The University of Iowa Intensive English Program (IIEP) provides intensive English instruction and a cultural, social, and academic orientation to the United States. Instruction emphasizes spoken and written English crucial to college and university study in the U.S. Grammar, writing, reading, listening, comprehension, pronunciation, and conversation skills are taught each day at all levels. Students receive 20 hours of instruction per week in addition to individual work in the language laboratory. 

Highlights: 

• Study in small classes and receive individualized instruction
• Learn with highly qualified and experienced teachers
• Benefit from integrated University of Iowa resources, such as the Conversation Center
• Apply for conditional admission to the University of Iowa as an undergraduate
• Enjoy organized recreational and social activities through the IIEP and the University of Iowa
• Explore a small, urban U.S. city

Admission Requirements:

• Secondary school graduate, some formal exposure to English language instruction
• Completed application (download it from our website)
• Bank statement from financial guarantor
• US $90 application fee
• US $250 advance tuition deposit
• Copy of the passport page which contains your picture and name, if possible

The Iowa Intensive English Program (IIEP) at the University of Iowa is dedicated to providing students whose first language is not English with high quality intensive English instruction and a cultural, social, and academic orientation to the United States.