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PSU's Intensive English Language Program (IELP) offers 6 levels of English (ESL) instruction:

Level I - Introductory/low-beginner
Level E - Entry / high-beginner
Level 2 - Low intermediate
Level 3 - Intermediate
Level 4 - High-intermediate
Level 5 - Advanced

New students take a placement exam, given at the beginning of each term, that determines their appropriate level.

The IELP offers 4 core skills-based courses, a variety of skill enhancement courses, and several special interest courses.

Students in their first term of study are required to enroll in American Culture and Academic Life in place of the elective class. Students who enroll in the IELP for one term of study only may request a waiver of this requirement.

Courses are designed to further enhance students' fundamental English ability and provide academic language skills necessary for success at an American college or university.

Core courses Skill Enhancement Courses
Grammar (combined with writing in Levels E-3)  
Reading Pronunciation
Writing Vocabulary Building I
Speaking & Listening Vocabulary Building II
   
Special Interest Courses Current Events
Intro to Business English Student Newspaper
Presentation Skills Drama
Improve your Pronunciation pre-TOEFL prep
TOEFL prep Idioms
  Games

Full-time Study
All full time students in IELP language classes on F-1 student visas take 18 hours of classes per week: Typically this is 4 core course and one skill enhancement courses.

Part-time Study (one or two classes per term)
Part time students may enroll in one or two classes per term, depending on a his/her visa/immigration status.

New part-time students wanting to enroll part-time should contact the IELP Office and/or the IELP International Student Advisor for more information and to find out about possible visa/immigration restrictions.

Sample class schedule