The Intensive English Program (IEP) was established in 1983 for undergraduate and graduate international students whose application to an academic program needs the support of further training in English.

After  English studies, or concurrently with them, many of our students pursue an academic degree at CUA; other students return to their home countries and put to use the skills and knowledge acquired in IEP.

Schedule and dates

We offer a nine-week session during the summer and a concurrent six-week session.   In summer 2005, the dates of our nine-week session are June 1- July 30. The six-week session dates are June 1- July 6.

Instruction is at least 20 hours per week.

Tuition

Nine- week session: June 1- July 30, 2005. 
Section 01: Tuition $ 1,980 per course.

Six- week session: June 1- July 6, 2005. 
Section 02: Tuition $ 1,485 per course.

Course Listings

Course listings are now available on line. Please click here.

Class size

The average class size is 12, which allows for a lot of individual instructional attention and close monitoring of your progress.

Admission

Applicants must have completed their high-school education and be at least 17 years of age.  You are expected to be genuinely interested in studying English mainly for academic purposes.

All applicants to IEP must provide:
1.  A copy of your high school diploma
2.  A completed and signed Application Form
3.  An application fee of $20.00 U.S. (non-refundable)

For summer study, applications must be received by May 1st. After May 1st, admission is on a space available basis.

I-20 Forms

Applicants requesting an I-20 form for an F-1 visa must fill out the Financial Support Information part of the Application Form and send a letter of financial support accompanied by a bank statement, in addition to providing the items listed above.

Applications and additional documents for an I-20 must be received promptly so that we can process your form and mail it.  We estimate that you should send us your document at least 6 weeks in advance, if you are requesting a student visa.

Applicants provisionally admitted to another program or department at CUA, who have an I-20 from that program, must only fill out the Application Form and pay the application fee at least one week before the beginning of the semester/session.

Applicants already enrolled in another program or department at CUA, who plan to take English classes on a part-time basis, must fill out the Application Form and hand it in at registration time.

Placement Testing

All applicants to IEP must take the placement test before registration.  A $35 testing fee must be paid by all applicants before taking the test.

Housing

Housing is available in CUA's residence halls.  Request specific information about housing and meals directly from:

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2 Pryzbyla Center
The Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C. 20064

Telephone: 202 319-5291
Fax: 202 319-6262