Host:
Pennsylvania State University
Contact:
Mr. Matt Pierce, Interim Director Tel: 814-865-7550 Fax: 814-863-5889 301 Boucke Building University Park, PA 16802-5901 USA
Established:
1976 
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Intensive English Communication ProgramDescriptionThe IECP is a skills-based program for serious, highly motivated students. It has four levels, from beginning to advanced. It follows a semester schedule for sustained, productive language learning. It has an experienced, dedicated, and very friendly faculty and staff. Students have access to Penn State facilities and services. The IECP is competitively priced. Students successful language learning is our most important concern.
LocationThe IECP is located in a charming university town on a campus known as one of the most beautiful in the U.S. The setting is quiet, peaceful, and safe. It is only minutes away from the rural Pennsylvania countryside and the metropolitan areas of Philadelphia and New York are about 5 hours away by car. Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. are about 4 hours away.
Teaching QualificationsMasters degrees in TESL with experience living and teaching in other countries. On-going participation in professional development.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Private Classes: No
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 12
Average Class Size: 10
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 1
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 1
New students are given a placement test on arrival
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 20
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
January - 15 weeks,
June - 8 weeks, Late August - 15 weeks Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 1%
Asia: 48%
Europe: 3%
Latin America: 6%
Middle East: 42%
Average Enrollments:
February: 130
July: 65
October: 130
FacilitiesOffice, classrooms and IECP computer lab located in the middle of campus. Access to University libraries, computer, and athletic facilities.
FeesFees based on a session length of 15 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:
None
Notes on Fees:
8 week summer tuition is 2600; 15 week tuition is 4500.
Insurance fee is for 15 weeks; 8 week insurance fee is 305. AccommodationsDormitory: $2055-2880
Apartment: $1600-2400
Dormitory and apartment costs are for 15 weeks. Student ServicesAirport pick up, guidance in obtaining housing. A full social/cultural program including field trips locally and to Washington, D.C. Educational Service OpportunitiesFree Institutional TOEFL given at the end of each term;fully equipped IECP computer lab open and staffed with assistants 8 hours per day; students have access to all university computer labs, libraries, facilities, and organizations. Conversation partner program through Penn State's Global Connections program. Academic and visa counseling as well as assistance with college/university applications. TransportationThe University is served by the State College/University Park airport and by bus service; a train station is 30 minutes away. Application InformationApplications are accepted year round. Please submit the application and visa request forms, the $100.00 application fee, and the supporting financial documentation. All forms can be downloaded or directly submitted from our website.The $100.00 application fee is nonrefundable. |
