Host:
University of Northern Iowa
Contact:
Phil Plourde, Interim Director Tel: 319-273-2182 Fax: 319-273-2921 72 Baker Hall CIEP 0511 Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0511 USA
Established:
1982 
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Culture and Intensive English Program (CIEP)DescriptionThe Culture and Intensive English Program is an intensive program in English for non-native speakers. We prepare students for academic work at the undergraduate or graduate degree level.
LocationCIEP is part of the University of Northern Iowa, located in the residential community of Cedar Falls. UNI is a mid-sized university with an enrollment of 14,000 students. The population of Cedar Falls/Waterloo area is 125,000. Cedar Falls provides students with the advantages of a city and yet a peaceful, clean and safe atmosphere in which to study and live. Cedar Falls is in northeast Iowa, not far from Chicago and Minneapolis. Both Cedar Falls and Waterloo have a variety of recreational, shopping and cultural centers.
Teaching QualificationsInstructors possess a Master's degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). They have studied languages, lived outside the United States, and have had previous experience teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Other Programs:Summer teen programs are offered by CIEP. The program also offers TOEFL preparation.
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 15
Average Class Size: 10
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 2
Intermediate Levels: 3
Advanced Levels: 2
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 0
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
The program has five eight-week sessions beginning in: January, March, June, August, and October
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 5%
Asia: 35%
Europe: 5%
Latin America: 5%
Middle East: 50%
Average Enrollments:
February: 60
July: 70
October: 75
FacilitiesOur classrooms are designed for the diverse number of students in each class. Classrooms have current educational technology used by the instructors. The University also offers an up-to-date library, award winning performances in a new performing arts center, and a new recreational athletic facility for exercise and sports.
FeesFees based on a session length of 8 weeks. Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information. Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.
Optional Fees:
Pickup at Waterloo, Iowa airport (ALO) - $ 25 - Approximately 20 minutes from UNI Pickup at Eastern Iowa airport (CID) - $100 - Approximately 90 minutes from UNI
Notes on Fees:
Other Required Fees is the university facilities fee for the use of the library, computer laboratory, gymnasium, student union, activities and more. The application fee includes the $100 SEVIS fee. AccommodationsDormitory: $1450
Apartment: $400
The cost of the university dormitory includes 19 meals per week for 8 weeks. There are many apartments available near the university. The program operates the CIEP house which is available when a room becomes available. Student ServicesUNI has an on campus health center and a union for eating meals and meeting with friends. The university offers students opportunities to participate in intramural sports and offers a large number of computer labs for internet access. |
