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Foundation of Intensive English Program
Northeastern Illinois University
- Chicago, United States
- 0.33 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: yes
- 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 prerequisite stated
- Placement test and writing sample set the level
- International applicants submit immigration documents and the SAELL financial form (https://www.neiu.edu/academics/our-centers-and-programs/intensive-english-program-saell/intensive-english-program).
Accepted academic background
(no academic prerequisite stated, International applicants need immigration documents and the SAELL financial form).
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.
How to apply
- Check the international deadline: Fall June 15
- Spring October 1
- Summer March Submit the online SAELL application and pay the application fee (amount ). Submit immigration documents if required and the SAELL financial form
- With all materials before the deadline. Take the placement test and writing sample in the first orientation week. Wait for the admission decision notice.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $4,200 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School for the Advancement of English Language and Learning |
| Department | Intensive English Program |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 10 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.33 years.
Tuition is $4,200 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.