UIUC (University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign)

The university's Intensive English Institute (IEI) was founded in 1967 and has helped thousands of students improve their English skills. The goal of the IEI is to help students improve their English as much as possible so that they can advance to degree programs in the United States or further their careers. The IEI offers a total of 5 levels, from beginner to advanced. Each student receives 20 hours of instruction per week. Courses run for 15 weeks during the fall semester (August-December) and the spring semester (January-May). The IEI also has an 8-week summer session running from mid-June to mid-August. Students at each level take required and elective courses, including the following. ㆍ University Listening and Speaking/Reading and Writing ㆍ Listening and Speaking Strategies/Daily Reading and Writing ㆍ Film and Novels ㆍ Business Communication ㆍ Current Affairs ㆍ Grammar ㆍ Conversation Skills ㆍ Pronunciation ㆍ TOEFL Strategies ㆍ IEI Student Life In addition to their daily studies, IEI students take part in a variety of activities. Through special IEI activities such as trips and social events, students can experience American culture and enjoy fun, exciting opportunities to use English naturally. IEI students can use and take part in a wide range of campus and community activities, events and facilities. Benefits available to IEI students: ㆍ Convenient, affordable housing such as dormitories, apartments or homestays ㆍ Use of university recreation facilities ㆍ Use of state-of-the-art campus computer facilities and free internet ㆍ Advice for each individual international student ㆍ Conversation partner pairing with American students Admission requirements: ㆍ Age 17 or older - diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school

Champaign and Urbana are known as the "twin cities," with a total population of 100,000, located about 210 kilometers south of Chicago, 270 kilometers northeast of St. Louis, and 190 kilometers west of Indianapolis. The University of Illinois campus has more than 200 buildings on 1,470 acres of land. About 26,700 students are enrolled in undergraduate programs and about 9,800 in graduate programs, for a total of about 36,500 students, and there are more than 4,000 faculty and staff. Most campus facilities are wheelchair accessible, and the university's programs and services for people with disabilities have served as a model for the world. The campus lies in a rich agricultural region and offers the shopping, nightlife and diverse restaurants of a big city while retaining the safe, friendly environment of a small town. The area has a varied climate, and people enjoy a variety of outdoor activities depending on the season. In addition, there are many opportunities to take part in a wide range of cultural, educational and entertainment events, such as music and sports.