Washburn University of Topeka

Là một bộ phận của khoa Sinh viên Quốc tế, trường cung cấp các chương trình học theo từng cấp độ dành cho sinh viên quốc tế muốn nâng cao năng lực học tiếng Anh trước khi vào chương trình cấp bằng đại học. Có bốn chương trình học chính là ngữ pháp, nói và hiểu, đọc và viết, mỗi lớp có hai cấp độ. Washburn University's Intensive English Program (IEP) is a section of the Department of International Studies . The program is a series of English classes developed to assist international students in need of improving their English skills before being accepted into a degree program of the University, and area residents, whose native language is not English, to improve their ability to interact in the community and on the job. Four class topics are covered in the program: Grammar & Structure, Speaking & Understanding, Reading Comprehension, and Academic Writing. There are two levels of each class: intermediate and advanced . Classes follow the University semester schedule and meet 4 hours per week, including one hour of lab work, for 15-16 weeks. Students can also utilize the Writing Center and Conversational English Service, which are one-on-one instructions provided by or associated with the University free of charge to the students. A full-time student typically takes 16 hours (four courses) . In addition, students have full access to other University services and facilities, such as computer and language labs, libraries and athletic events and facilities, free of charge.