Intensive English Program (IEP)
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The mission of the English Language Institute (ELI) at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is to:
1. Provide English as a second language programs for international students that help students improve English language skills needed to pursue academic studies in a U.S. university.
2. Provide English as a second language programs to international students and the global community for academic, professional and personal development.
3. Assist students in their cultural adjustment so that their academic pursuits will be both enjoyable and productive.
4. Adhere to high standards of English language instruction and program management.
Why study Intensive English at UTA?
- Intensive English is a non-credit English as a second language (ESL) program for international students.
- Applicants must be high school graduates, 18 years of age.
- Students study in class 20 hours each week in grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking. Computer and language labs are open for additional hours each week.
- New students are tested and placed in classes to fit their language skills.
- At the end of the program, students receive a report showing their ability levels in English and a certificate of participation. Intensive English can issue Form I-20AB to allow non-immigrants to study English in the U.S.
High Quality Programs
- The program is well established, since 1980 .
- Classes are small (average of 13 per class).
- All levels are taught, beginning to advanced.
- All regular teachers have master's or doctoral degrees in ESL or a related field.
- Students receive computer training, instruction in accent reduction and research skills.
- Students have access to both a modern computer lab and language lab (audio & video).
- Guest speakers visit classes to talk about the community and UTA.
Solid Student Services
- Conditional admission to UTA for eligible students.
- Academic advising (for university admission).
- Student advising (for housing and adjustment).
- Use of UTA recreational facilities. (For an additional fee)
- Auditing of regular UTA classes.
- Airport pickup if needed (available with request one week before arrival).
- Use of UTA shuttle bus for local shopping and entertainment.
- Field trips, picnics, and parties.
Good Location and Low Cost
- UTA has good programs, a nice campus, and a low tuition cost.
- Arlington is friendly, close to Dallas and Fort Worth, and has a low cost of living.
- Texas is a large, diverse, and fascinating state to explore.
Modern Labs
- 38 networked computers.
- Personal e-mail, FTP, and file sharing for all students.
- High-speed access to the Internet.
- Laser printers and scanner.
- Large software library for language learning.
- Computerized accent reduction technology.
- Online access to extensive library services.
- Language Acquistion Center
Undergraduate Bridge Program
High-level Intensive English students may study up to 8 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses while enrolled in Intensive English if they have met all requirements to enter the bridge program.
Students may be in the program for no more than two semesters. Upon successful completion of the bridge program, students will be admitted unconditionally to UTA's undergraduate program.
The Graduate English Skills Program (G.E.S.P)
GESP is an intensive English course for international graduate students who have been accepted into a UTA graduate program and have unconditional or provisional status. Students in numerous graduate programs at UTA, including MBA, Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Linguistics, and Urban Development will benefit from this course. Students use materials from their graduate programs as they learn to write academic papers, read textbooks and scholarly material, expand academic vocabulary, listen to and take notes for academic lectures, and make videotaped, oral presentations. GESP meets four hours each day for 15 weeks (10 weeks in summer).
How you can apply for admission to the Intensive English Program:
Send the following items at least one month before the program begins:
1. The completed Intensive English application form.
2. An official diploma (with English translation) from the student's high school or university.
3. A bank statement (no older than 3 months) showing at least the support amount noted in this application form along with a sponsor letter indicating that your sponsor will be financially responsible for you when you come to USA.
4. The application fee of $75.00 U.S. payable to UTA. This is not refundable. If a student does not attend as planned, the fee can be used for one of the next two programs. After that, a new application fee and form are required.
Conditional admission should be requested ONLY if the U.S. embassy in the student's country requires it to grant a F-1 (student) visa. Conditional admission is for undergraduate study only.
1. Send the items above to the English Language Institute.
2. Find "Type of I-20 Needed" on the application. Mark conditional admission.
3. We will send the proper UTA forms to you to obtain conditional admission.
4. Return these forms to the English Language Institute along with official high school and/or college transcripts.
5. Send a separate $50 evaluation fee made out to UTA. (This is in addition to the $75 application fee.)
6. If you qualify, you will receive an I-20 with "conditional admission" marked on it.
NOTE: You must apply at least 2 months before a program starts to obtain conditional admission. UTA requires the SAT for undergraduate admission. Students can substitute successful completion of Level 6 for the SAT verbal score. Graduate students may substitute participation in the intensive English program for low verbal scores on the TOEFL, GMAT, or GRE with the approval of the Graduate School.
Professional Memberships
- AAIEP (American Association of Intensive English Programs)
- CALICO (Computer Assisted Learning and Instruction Consortium)
- NAFSA (Association of International Educators)
- TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- UCIEP (University and College Intensive English Programs)
Student Expenses
Students have the following expenses:
- Tuition and Fees (payable at registration time)
- Health insurance (All international students MUST have adequate medical insurance.)
- Books
- Housing
- Food
- Personal expenses
The current Intensive English program costs are listed on the application form. These may change from one program to another.
The University of Texas at Arlington
- UTA is a major university in Texas, with 25,000 students.
- UTA is located on a beautiful, modern campus.
- UTA has an excellent reputation in major important to international students, such as Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Nursing, Science, Architecture, and Linguistics.
For More Information
English Language Institute University of Texas at Arlington 402 Hammond Hall 701 Planetarium Place Arlington, TX 76019 USA Phone: (817) 272-2730 Fax: (817) 272-2731 E-mail: ELIinfo@iep.uta.edu - © 2008 University of Texas
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