INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM

West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6297
Morgantown, WV 26506 USA

TEL: (304) 293-3604
FAX: (304) 293-8642
E-MAIL: hhuntley@wvu.edu
WEB: http://www.as.wvu.edu/forlang/iep/

CONTACT: Helen Huntley, Director of Academic Programs
Dara Shaw, Director of Special Programs

  DESCRIPTION:

Since 1979, the Intensive English Program (IEP) at West Virginia University has offered courses in academic and professional English. Providing instruction at six levels from beginner to advanced, the program offers a core curriculum of communication skills, reading and writing, grammar, vocabulary, and American culture. Optional courses in TOEFL preparation, TOEIC preparation, business English and computer assisted language learning are also available at no extra charge for full-time students. Students attend classes for 21 to 30 hours a week. The IEP supplies all necessary textbooks. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, students participate in five hours of mandatory classwork. Tuesdays and Thursdays are divided between core classes and optional courses. Tests are conducted at the beginning and end of each session to determine each student's level of proficiency. An optional TOEFL exam is administered at mid-semester for a nominal fee. Extra-curricular activities are arranged each semester. These include a Conversation Partners Program, a weekly Conversation Table, day trips, and sports activities. In the summer session, weekend trips to Washington D.C. and New York are available at an additional cost.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

Application fee           $50
16 weeks (spring/fall)  $3300  (includes books)
12 weeks (summer)       $2900  (includes books and day trips)

Students wishing to attend for fewer than 12 or 16 weeks pay $235 /week.

 CLASS SIZE:

12 maximum

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

80-100

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

private dormitory, private apartment, homestay (limited)

 HOUSING COSTS:

Dormitory (room and board): $3040 (fall/spring), $2280 (summer)

 LOCATION:

Downtown campus in Morgantown, West Virginia

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

write or email for application, complete on-line application

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

Advanced students may observe academic courses. Part-time work available on campus. Volunteer opportunities available.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

Full range of student support services

 TRANSPORTATION:

Travel to or from Pittsburgh Airport and Morgantown Airport can be arranged upon request for an additional fee.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

Special programs are available upon request. Special programs currently include: International Business Executive Program, Middle Eastern Women's Program, Chinese Business Program, Several government sponsored programs, Immersion program for Latin American high school students

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

Yes