Intensive English Program (IEP)


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Arkansas State University International Programs 2108 East Aggie Road Jonesboro, AR 72401

Arkansas State University International Programs
PO Box 2230 State University, AR 72467 - USA U.S.A.

phone:+ 1(870)-972-2329 fax:+ 1(870)-972-3288

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The Intensive English Program (IEP) will give you English language skills through classroom teaching and cultural activities. Daily study, guided practice, and practical real life experiences will allow you to develop English language proficiency needed to succeed and thrive in an American college or university. Some key points of our program are the following:

IEP Classes

  • A 6 level, comprehensive program: Zero Beginner Advanced.
  • Intensive program: classes meet 5 days per week, minimum 4 hours per day
  • Interactive and dynamic courses that prepare students for the academic needs of college: listening skills, note-taking skills, giving presentations, etc.
  • Content-based courses taught by instructors who are experts in teaching ESL.
  • Student-centered instruction: group work, pair work, and whole class discussion.
  • Low student/teacher ratio: no more than 15 students to 1 teacher with an average ratio of 11 to 1.

Other features

  • Computer-based English language lab dedicated to ESL students.
  • Conversation partners, tutoring, and special ESL student organizations.
  • Extra-curricular activities for students.
  • Free and unlimited access to all ASU facilities and services.
  • Participation in academic classes while enrolled in ESL (requires approval in advance).
  • On campus housing facilities with American roommates.

Admissions
Upon completion of the IEP, international students are eligible to apply for entrance into undergraduate and graduate programs at Arkansas State University with no further English proficiency examination, e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, etc. provided they meet the following:


  • Completion of the final level of the IEP with 80% or higher proficiency for undergraduate admission.
  • Completion of the final level of the IEP with 90% or higher proficiency and receive a passing grade in the International Graduate Bridge course for graduate admission (grading for this course is pass/fail).

Students must also meet any additional admissions requirements required by the program of study in which they desire to matriculate.