Intensive English Language Center

English is one of the most widely spoken languages in business and science today and English is often required in many jobs around the world. Your education or career will benefit from the quality English instruction offered by the Intensive English Language Center at Wichita State University.

The Intensive English Language Center is a well-respected program for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). The Intensive English Language Center, or IELC, was founded in 1976 and recently celebrated its 25th year of teaching English to international students. Since 1976, we have taught almost 7000 students from over 100 countries around the world.

About the Program

• English testing upon arrival
• Six levels (beginning through advanced levels)
• Each level takes approximately 8 weeks to complete
• 25 hours of instruction per week (5 hours each weekday)
• Students may study as little as 8 weeks or longer than one year -- whatever is needed to achieve their needed level of proficiency
• Classes include:
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Speaking and Listening
  • Structure (English grammar)
  • Learning Laboratory -- a laboratory utilizing computers and other audio-visual aids. Students use specialized ESL software, receive individualized attention, and are given customized Internet assignments.
• Elective classes are available in TOEFL Preparation and Pronunciation
• Weekly conversation practice with conversation partners
• Essay and research paper preparation

Reasons to Attend

• Inexpensive tuition and cost-of-living
• Exposure to American culture and customs
• Full access to all of the University's facilities, laboratories, and residence halls
• Safe and peaceful campus
• Small classes
• Professional teachers with many years of experience
• Improvement in vocabulary, reading comprehension, reading speed, listening comprehension, and TOEFL score
• Academic skills preparation
• Certificate of Level Completion (awarded at the successful completion of each level)
• Certificate of Program Completion (awarded at the successful completion of the program)
• Students with academic admission may begin half-time undergraduate study with concurrent enrollment in Intensive English if they successfully complete the Advanced II level of the English program or obtain a TOEFL score of 500 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL (or 173 on the computer-based TOEFL).
• Undergraduate students with academic admission may begin full-time academic study without a TOEFL score after successful completion of the highest level of the program
• Institutional TOEFL is available for a reduced price
• Caring and helpful staff
• AAIEP accreditation
• Fast admission process -- applications are normally processed in about one week
• Free airport arrival assistance
• Free social activities including trips to museums, sporting events, and movies
• Immigration counseling
• Academic advising

You must be at least 17 years old in order to apply to the Intensive English Language Center. We are proud to be the first step in a successful career! Apply today and find out why so many students have chosen to study at the Intensive English Language Center at Wichita State University!