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Foundation of Intensive English Program
- St. Cloud, United States
- 0.75 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
The Intensive English Program is a two-semester academic English course within North Central's English Language Institute.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Intensive English Program and strengthen foundational academic skills
- Apply critical thinking
- And communicate effectively in learning settings.
Career outcomes
- Further study at North Central undergraduate degrees (conditional admission)
Curriculum
- Full-time classes in writing and grammar
- Listening and speaking
- Reading and vocabulary
- And cultural topics (American culture
- Test preparation or college preparation)
- Five hours of instruction per week per class
- In a two-semester structure with students placed by level.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation with transcripts showing at least two years of academic English instruction; placement test on arrival
- ; admission needs proof of at least two years of academic English instruction and an English placement test on arrival
Accepted academic background
High school graduate with transcripts showing at least two years of academic English instruction; basic reading and writing skills
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Check the course level
- eligibility and available start date. Prepare the application and identification documents requested by the institution. Submit the form and any applicable fees. Confirm the offer
- schedule and enrollment instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,210 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | St. Cloud |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Intensive English Center |
| Department | Intensive English Center |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Eligible international students can apply for institution-specific scholarships; undergraduate ACSS and other awards have separate criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.75 years.
Tuition is $12,210 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $11,247 USD.

