ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

More than 57,000 international students participate in Intensive English Programs (IEPs) in the United States each year.

WHAT ARE ESL PROGRAMS?

English as a Second Language, or ESL, programs offer international students the chance to learn English or improve their English language skills. Courses are offered at hundreds of U.S. educational institutions and range from academic English for university-bound students to language and culture courses for travelers.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMS (IEPs)

• Can be taken for personal or professional reasons and not for academic credit.
• May also be taken to prepare for U.S. college or university admissions, and some IEPs offer “bridge programs” that help students transfer into an academic program.
• May include classes designed for any level of English proficiency.
• Usually require 20–30 hours per week of intensive English language study