English Language Study

Students share conversation while sitting in front of the Port City Java near SAS Hall. Photo by Marc Hall.

Full-time English Language Study students join the Intensive English Program for professional advancement and/or personal enrichment. If accepted, English Language Study students are provided with a student visa to study in the IEP and have access to all university facilities, including the libraries, gym, health services, etc.

Students planning to visit Raleigh on another visa type (F2, J2 or B) can enroll in 3-22 hours of IEP courses per week as part-time students while visiting the Triangle.

Levels of Instruction

Level 3	Low Intermediate*	CEFR A2-B1
Level 4	Intermediate*	CEFR B1-B2
Level 5	High Intermediate	CEFR B2-C1
Level 6	Low Advanced	CEFR C1-C2

Semesters

Fall	15 weeks	Early August to early December
Spring	15 weeks	Mid-January to early May
Summer*	10 weeks	Mid-May to mid-July

*Level 4 is typically not offered during the summer due to low demand. The summer session is usually recommended for returning students only due to its shortened schedule and intensive nature. Summer is best for motivated new students who have at least a TOEFL iBT 70 or place into our Levels 5 and 6.

DEADLINES & INSTRUCTIONS

PROGRAM COSTS

IEP Courses

Sample Courses
> Conversation & Presentation Skills
> Listening & Note-Taking for Academic Lectures
> Academic Reading & Vocabulary Development
> Academic Writing, Research, & Advanced Grammar Usage
> American Life & University Culture

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

IEP students work in small groups and in a classroom setting at the Intensive English Program office at NC State. Photo by Marc Hall

Sample Schedule

Class Time (EST)	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:30 - 9:15am	Conversation and Presentation Skills	Listening and Note-Taking for Academic Lectures	Conversation and Presentation Skills	Listening and Note-Taking for Academic Lectures
9:15 - 10:00am	Break	Break	Break	Break
10:00 -11:30am	Academic Reading & Vocabulary	Academic Reading & Vocabulary	Academic Reading & Vocabulary	Academic Reading & Vocabulary
2:00 - 3:45pm	Academic Writing, Research & Advanced Grammar	Academic Writing, Research & Advanced Grammar	Academic Writing, Research & Advanced Grammar	Academic Writing, Research & Advanced Grammar	(Level 6 - Academic Writing, Research is 5 days/week)

Notes:

Full-time students take between 18-22 hours of classes each week depending on their level.
Group projects, individual assignments and nightly homework are assigned and are to be completed outside of class.
IEP classes are usually held anytime between 8am and 5pm. Each level’s schedule can be different.
To advance to the next level, students must pass their current level with a 3.0 GPA and a 90% attendance rate.

Benefits of the IEP

IEP graduates are successful in their academic studies and careers. They have the language, cultural, and academic skills needed to achieve their goals.

Virtual Tour of the IEP

Want to see where you will be taking classes? Take a virtual tour of the Intensive English Program building located at NC State University.