Host:
Western Washington University
Contact:
Steve Robinson, Director Tel: 360-650-3755 Fax: 360-650-6818 516 High St. Bellingham, WA 98225-9048 USA
Established:
1985 
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Intensive English Program
DescriptionThe Intensive English Program offers 5 levels of courses that are designed to prepare international students for academic study at American colleges and universities. At our advanced level, we offer Academic Preparation classes and opportunities for students to participate in regular university classes. Through Conditional Undergraduate Admission, students may be accepted to the university and begin taking credit classes while enrolled in the IEP. For students who are more interested in English for business or social purposes, our courses help students improve their spoken and written English, and our classes also develop their understanding of the language and the culture of the American people. We emphasize creating opportunities for our international students to meet and talk with American university students, both in the classroom and in informal conversational situations.
LocationBellingham is a friendly city of 70,000 in the northwest corner of Washington State, near the Canadian border. The campus occupies a 224-acre site overlooking Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands. Western Washington University is 90 miles north of Seattle and just 55 miles south of Vancouver, BC. Area attractions include skiing/snowboarding (Mt. Baker), hiking/kayaking, music and dining.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Private Classes: No
Customised Groups: No
Maximum Class Size: 15
Average Class Size: 10
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 1
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 2
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 18
Maximum Hours Per Week: 24
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
Fall Quarter: September - 11 weeks Winter Quarter: January - 11 weeks Spring Quarter: April - 11 weeks Summer Quarter: June - 9 weeks Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 0%
Asia: 86%
Europe: 2%
Latin America: 2%
Middle East: 10%
Average Enrollments:
February: 55
July: 65
October: 60
FacilitiesWestern Washington University has a beautiful campus setting. Facilities include extensive computer labs, variety of dining facilities, espresso cafes, state of the art recreation center with climbing wall, swimming pool/jacuzzi, basketball gymns, workout rooms, and cafe. Tennis courts and track. FeesFees based on a session length of 11 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.
Notes on Fees:
Fall/Winter/Spring tuition: $2065 Summer tuition: $1925 $50 of app. fee goes towards first quarter tuition $265 fees (WWU fees) include membership of recreation center AccommodationsDormitory: $2461
Apartment: $776
Dorm: Price is for double room plus 10 meals/week Fall Quarter. (Meal plan required). Apartment (campus apartment): $776 without meal plan. (Meal plan not required.) Off campus apartments also available.
Student ServicesOrientation to the community and a full range of activities is offered. Activities include Seattle Mariners Baseball games, whale-watching, tulip fields, skiing. Also offered is the Conversation Partner Program, which matches American students with IEP students. Assistance with cultural/academic adjustment is also offered. Potlucks and end of quarter banquets. Educational Service OpportunitiesThe IEP has admission agreements with 2 Washington State community colleges as well as Western Washington University. TransportationCity bus service runs Monday through Saturday. Bellingham also has an International Airport. Transportation from Sea-Tac Airport. New student pick-up in Bellingham and assistance with hotel reservations before university housing check-in. |
