Foundation of Intensive English Program
INTERLINK International Institutes
- Greensboro, 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 prerequisite published
- Applicants must be 17 or older
- Have some English knowledge (no absolute beginners) and place into Level 1 or above on the placement test.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- Institutional test Placement test (about 1 hour) must place at Level 1 or above
- Duolingo Not published
Documents you’ll need
- Passport or Government Photo ID
- Language Placement Assessment.
How to apply
- Review the entry requirements for English Language Certificate in Intensive English Program (In-Person
- UNC Greensboro) at INTERLINK International Institutes. Check the course start dates and prepare the identity
- Academic
- language assessment documents applicable to your chosen course. Submit your application through the institution's admissions process. Provide language evidence and pay an application fee if required. Await the admissions decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $4,456 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | INTERLINK at UNC Greensboro |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | INTERLINK at UNC Greensboro |
| Department | Intensive English Program |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 8 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
22 Dec 2026
39 days leftProgram starts
March 2027
Apply by
2 Feb 2027
81 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
122 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
28 Apr 2027
166 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
22 Jul 2027
251 days leftProgram starts
November 2027
Apply by
10 Sept 2027
301 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.25 years.
The next deadline is 22 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $4,456 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $14,350 USD.
Accepted language tests: Institutional test Placement test (about 1 hour) must place at Level 1 or above, Duolingo Not published.

