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Intensive English Program
Program Description
The University of Central Missouri's English Language Institute offers the Intensive English Program, the first intensive English program in Missouri to be accredited by the Commission on English Language Accreditation. The program is designed for international students who would like to improve their English skills and attend a college or university in the United States.
Program Highlights
The program features courses in reading, writing, grammar, communication skills, American culture, test-taking skills and:
- Five 8-week sessions per year
- Five entry points: January, March, June, August, and October
- 20 hours of classroom instruction per week
- Placement testing for new students
- Orientation and airport services
- Official certificate of completion and UCM transcript
- Core curriculum in reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills
- Test preparation
- Conditional admission
- ESL Pathway Program with concurrent IEP and academic enrollment
The University of Central Missouri English Language Institute Intensive English Program is accredited by the Commission of English Language Program Accreditation for the period December 2015 through December 2025 and agrees to uphold CEA standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S. For further information about this accreditation, please contact CEA at 1001 North Fairfax St, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400, www.cea-accredit.org.
To Apply to the Intensive English Program:
Apply for March courses by December 1st
Apply for October courses by August 1st
IEP Mission Statement
IEP Details
- The Intensive English Program (IEP) has 9 levels ranging from beginning to advanced.
- Each level is 8 weeks, and student achievement is measured through student learning outcomes.
- There are 20 contact hours per week.
- Core courses include Reading, Writing, Grammar, Communication Skills, and Testing Skills.
- Electives include Tutorial and Seminar in American Culture.
- Two grade modes are available to students. Most students choose the Grade Point Average mode, which directly affects their GPA as undergraduate students Some students choose the Pass/Fail mode, which has no effect on their GPA when students consistently pass their IEP classes.
- All students must achieve a minimum of 70% in each class in order to move up in level, and all IEP students receive official UCM transcripts.
- Upon successful completion of the IEP, students receive certificates of completion and may move into their academic programs via the TOEFL Waiver Program.
Progression
Progression Statement:
IEP student progress is determined by demonstration of the SLOs for each skill at each level.
Information about English language proficiency scores for international admission is provided by Graduate and International Student Services.
Sample Weekly Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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Reading Skills 9-10:50 a.m. |
Communication Skills 9-10:50 a.m. |
Reading Skills 9-10:50 a.m. |
Communication Skills 9-10:50 a.m. |
IEP Activities, Study Groups |
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Writing Skills 11 a.m.-12:50p.m. |
Grammar Skills 11 a.m.-12:50p.m. |
Writing Skills 11 a.m.-12:50p.m. |
Grammar Skills 11 a.m.-12:50p.m. |
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| Lunch Break | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | |
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Elective Course 2-2:50 p.m. |
Elective Course 2-2:50 p.m. |
Elective Course 2-2:50 p.m. |
Elective Course 2-2:50 p.m. |
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Reading Lab 3-3:50 p.m. |
Communication Skills Lab 3-3:50p.m. |
Writing Lab 3-3:50 p.m. |
Grammar Lab 3-3:50p.m. |
Lab times and elective times may switch.
IEP Attendance Policy
As per the definition of an Intensive English Program, students are expected to attend classes regularly. Once a student has reached three (3) unexcused absences (defined as any absence not related to flu, Covid-19, or that is not identified by the office of Student Experience and Engagement) in a class, the instructor will report the absence to the director via the attendance reporting spreadsheet/email process. The director will then advise the student that they are in danger of going below the 80% attendance rate required for F-1 students per the SEV-P Guidelines. If an additional absence is acquired, the student will be referred to International Student Services office for advising and the creation of an action plan.
2023-2024 IEP Tuition and Fees
Estimated Costs (based on 9 months)
| Tuition and Fees | $15,540.00 ($555.00 per credit hour) |
| Living Expenses | $9,768.00 |
| Other Costs | $2,290.00 |
| TOTAL | $27,598.00 |
For more information on Tuition and costs, go to https://www.ucmo.edu/future-
IEP Application Deadlines, Orientation Dates: 2023-2024
| Semester | Application Deadline |
Orientation Dates |
Airport Pick Up |
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Spring 2024 |
October 1, 2023 |
Session 1: |
Session 1: |
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Summer 2024 Intensive English Program classes will not be offered in June and July 2024. Please contact the director of the IEP, Valerie Heming (iep@ucmo.edu / 660-543-8131), to discuss alternate options for classes, tutoring, and proficiency test preparation. The English Language Institute will be offering limited online English Language tutoring in the summer. IEP classes will resume in August 2024. |
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Fall 2024
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July 1, 2023 |
Session 1 August 9 – August 12 October 6 – October 7 |
Session 1: August 8 Session 2 October 5
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Spring 2025 (Tentative)
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October 1, 2024 |
Session 1 January 7 – January 10Session 2: March 17 – March 18 |
Session 1: January 13Session 2: March 17 |
IEP Only Student Application Fee
English Language Institute Pathway to Success (ELIPS)
The ELI offers a pathway to success program for eligible students. ELIPS students take academic classes and intensive English language classes together. IEP students who meet the proficiency test requirements for part-time academic course-work in addition to a modified IEP schedule take 10.5 credit hours of IEP over one semester. Additionally, they may take 1-2 academic classes in their field. Undergraduate courses are selected by the academic advisor, with scheduling support from the IEP director. Please see the table for scores (in red) needed for ELIPS eligibility.
