Intensive English Program — International
Qualification Criteria. A TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score is not required for international students to be considered for admission to the Intensive English Program at UNC. Students must have completed high school or the equivalent. Students need to submit a full UNC Intensive English Program application, official copies of their most recent transcripts, passport bio page, and financial documentation to the Graduate School & International Admissions Office to apply for admission to the Intensive English Program.
Classes Offered in the IEP. The mission of the Intensive English Program is to:
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provide international students with English language instruction for academic purposes at appropriate levels in order to prepare students for academics at an American university
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provide on-going language support in the form of language tutors
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increase international students' understanding of intercultural communication
Core classes of speaking/listening, grammar, writing, and reading/vocabulary are offered at six levels of instruction. In addition, Graduate Oral Presentation and Graduate Research Writing target skills necessary for graduate students’ success. Skill courses also cover a variety of topics.
Length of the IEP. Students are placed into the appropriate level of the IEP based on their scores on the Academic English Assessment. Students are required to meet an 80% proficiency level in order to advance in the program. Each session lasts for 8 weeks. For more details about the program, see http://www.unco.edu/cie/iep.html.