University of Iowa

The Iowa Intensive English Program (IIEP) at The University of Iowa is dedicated to providing students whose first language is not English with high quality intensive English instruction and a cultural, social, and academic orientation to the United States. The IIEP staff also provide extensive training, mentoring, and supervision to students enrolled in the TESL focus in the Department of Linguistics. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, The University of Iowa Intensive English Program (IIEP) provides intensive English instruction and a cultural, social, and academic orientation to the United States. Instruction emphasizes spoken and written English crucial to college and university study in the U.S. Grammar, writing, reading, listening, comprehension, pronunciation, and conversation skills are taught each day at all levels. Students receive 20 hours of instruction per week in addition to individual work in the language laboratory. Because class size is small (12–15 students per class), each student receives personal attention and encouragement. Our teachers are well.trained and hold advanced degrees in teaching English as a Second Language. All have considerable teaching experience and most have taught outside the United States. Students starting intensive English studies at the beginning level will normally acquire sufficient proficiency to begin academic work after three to four terms in the IIEP. Intermediate students usually require one to two terms, and advanced students normally require one term. The duration of intensive English study required for an individual student varies depending on personal motivation, level of proficiency, and aptitude. At the end of the program, the IIEP issues a Certificate of Completion to students who have attended class regularly and have received passing grades.

Cedar Rapids is 20 miles away and Chicago is 200 miles away. The campus is small, quiet, and beautiful. The main campus is near a downtown shopping center, and public transportation is well developed.