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Foundation of Intensive English Program

Miami, United States
0.25 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 (0 year): 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

No academic minimum published
Placement test on first day of term
F-1 applicants submit registration form
Passport
Bank letter showing USD 13
000
Sponsor letter if needed
MMR immunization and medical insurance required.

Accepted academic background

No academic minimum published, Placement test on first day of term, F-1 applicants submit registration form, Passport, Bank letter showing USD 13, 000, Sponsor letter if needed, MMR immunization and medical insurance required.

Language tests

Institutional test Placement test at start of term

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Immunisation Record.

How to apply

Check the term dates and costs on the ELI Dates & Fees page. Apply online through the ELI admissions page and pay the USD 150 application fee. Submit the registration form
Passport and a bank letter showing USD 13
000
Add a sponsor letter if needed. Take the placement test on the first day of term. Receive the I-20 for F-1 and apply for the student visa
Medical insurance and MMR immunization are required.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$5,599 USD
Application fee	$150 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Miami campus (page does not name the campus)
Faculty or school	English Language Institute
Department	Department of Intensive English Program
Teaching language	English
Credit value	8
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.25 years.