Intensive English Language Program (IELP)

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IELP Advantage Program

The IELP Advantage Program is for non-native speakers of English who choose to study the English language and American life at the University of Findlay.

What is the Advantage?

Eligible students who have completed up to two full-time semesters of IELP at the University of Findlay at Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 can apply for the Advantage Program.
Deduct IELP tuition from undergraduate tuition.
Transfer up to 36 IELP credits towards an undergraduate program of study at the University of Findlay with 6 different colleges and 85+ programs of study.
Students who have already completed their IELP at University of Findlay after 2023, are eligible to reapply their paid tuition as a credit installment toward an undergraduate degree.

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Program Options

Intensive English Program

The intensive English program allows students to enroll in full-time English language study. Students completing level 3 fulfill their English proficency requirment for undergraduate programs. Students completing Level 4 fulfill their English proficiency requirement for graduate programs.

Four levels of proficiency available

Level 4 = IELTS 6.0+
Level 3 = IELTS 5.5
Level 2 = IELTS 5.0
Level 1 = IELTS 1.0-4.5

IELP courses meet for 18 hours per week, 16 weeks per semester.
Earn 18 academic credits per semester.
Cost: $6,368 full enrollment ; $714 per hour part-time
Immersion activities
Free tutoring services through the English Language Learner Support Center.
Full access to campus facilities and events such as Cosiano Health Center, athletics center, swimming pool, game room, study zones, and student recreation.
On and off-campus housing is available.
Airport pick up available.

Undergraduate Foundations (IELTS 6.0+)

First Semester:

ENIN 450 College Writing I or 451 College Writing II
ELAC 420 Academic Literacy
+ 9-12 credits from undergraduate program

Second Semester:

ENIN 450 College Writing I or 451 College Writing II
ELAC 420 Academic Literacy
+ 12-15 credits from undergraduate program

Graduate English (IELTS determined by Master program)

For graduate students who meet the overall English proficiency score for their graduate program, but may not have met an individual band score for the program. Graduate English courses are offered for Graduate credit, and can be used to complete the English proficiency requirement.

ENIN 501 Graduate Listening and Speaking Development
ENIN 502 Graduate Reading Development
ENIN 503 Graduate Writing Development

Accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA)

University of Findlay's Intensive English Language Program (IELP) prides itself on building students' English skills. The program is offered in a traditional classroom.
The Intensive English Language Program at Findlay University is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period April 2019 through April 2029 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary 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, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400, www.cea-accredit.org.

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