IEI - INTENSIVE ENGLISH INSTITUTE

Portland Downtown Center
506 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97204 USA

TEL: (503) 220-2510
FAX: (503) 220-2511
E-MAIL: portland@iei-usa.com
WEB: http://www.iei-usa.com/oregon.htm

CONTACT: Wayne Blackwelder, Director

  DESCRIPTION:

The regular intensive English program is a multi-skilled course offered at 12 levels. Students study 20-25 hours per week in 4-week terms and multiples of 4-week terms. Courses combine academic study with elective courses. Conditional Acceptance available through Concordia University, Portland, Oregon.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

4-week session with 20-25 hours per week of instruction: 
Tuition (4 weeks)	  $1,095
Student Service Fee   $50
Homestay	        $500

8-week session with 20-25 hours per week of instruction: 
Tuition (8 weeks)	  $1,695
Student Service Fee   $100
Homestay	        $1,000

International School Year (32 weeks): Pricing includes tuition,
homestay, meals, student service fees, textbooks and classroom 
materials - $9,950. 

Additional one-time Application Fee of $95 for all programs. 

Additional fees, depending on services requested: 
Homestay Placement Fee     $100
Airport Pickup Fee	     $25
Fast Mail Fee	           $40
Conditional Acceptance Fee $100

 CLASS SIZE:

Average: 8
Maximum: 15

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

45

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

a. Homestay b. Apartments c. Live with friends or relatives

 HOUSING COSTS:

a. $500 per 28-day session b. Between $25 (double occupancy) and $600 per month c. Negotiated Privately NOTE: There are no residence halls and no campus at the Portland Center. This is an urban downtown center.

 LOCATION:

Throughout the city and surrounding suburbs. Easy access to public transportation and light rail system.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

a. Contact the school at our mailing address or visit our web page. b. Prospective students should fill out the application. c. There is a $95 application fee. d. The Homestay Application should be completed if a homestay is desired. e. Most students need to apply for an I-20 form to obtain a student F visa. f. Students need documented proof of funds available to cover the costs of their study and living expenses for the time they wish to study in the United States. There are no deadlines for our programs. We will accept applications at any time. Early application for specific session is advised.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

Test-taking Strategies/Advanced Academic Writing Computer Center Conversation Partners Possible placement in unpaid internships Electives for all students

 STUDENT SERVICES:

Field Trips and Weekly Activities Airport Pick-up for a fee Counseling and college advising

 TRANSPORTATION:

Students take advantage of local bus and light rail transportation to/from homestays, apartments. Monthly bus passes are not expensive. After passing a state driving test, students can provide their own transportation if they wish. Parking in the downtown area is expensive. IEI - Portland Center provides buses for long-distance field trips and activities.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

Custom Designed Programs for schools, businesses or other groups. Special short-term international programs.

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

yes