IEP Program

The IEP program at the University of California, Riverside, provides a
high-quality English language training course for international students who
are interested in studying in the United States. The International Education
Programs office is located in the Extension Center of UCR. There are several
English language and professional development programs offered by IEP.
Programs include the Intensive English Program, Improving Oral Fluency, and
Global Business Management.

The Intensive English Program is one of the most popular IEP programs. It is
composed of six levels from beginning to high-advanced. Students study at
each level for 10 weeks (1 quarter). Once students reach the advanced level,
they have several options. They can enroll in our Design Your Own Program
and take a combination of English language classes, UCR campus classes, and
Extension classes. This is an ideal way for higher level students to
continue to improve their English language knowledge and skills while
earning transferable college credit from a premier university.

Years of Experience - English as a Second Language (ESL) and Professional Programs
Offering classes since 1975, International Education Programs (IEP) continually develops its curriculum to provide you with the best learning experience on English course in USA. Each program is constantly tested, evaluated and updated including our sucessfull TESOL Program. The success of thousands of our graduated students is the best guarantee of your success.

Professional and Experienced Teaching Staff
IEP teachers are competent, friendly and dedicated professionals. They have extensive experience in teaching international students, and many of them have lived abroad. They understand different cultures and create an atmosphere in which you learn quickly and comfortably.

Year-Round Programs
Our programs are offered on a year-round basis, so you may choose to begin your studies when it is most convenient for you. The duration varies from two weeks to one year in our regularly scheduled programs. Special programs may be arranged for any length of time for groups with particular interests or time restraints.

Certificate
A University of California Extension certificate is awarded upon successful completion of a program. In addition, transcripts recording academic credit are available for students at the 500/600 levels in the Intensive English Program.

Convenient Modern Facility
IEP's new facilities in the UCR Extension Center offer comfortable air-conditioned classrooms, a large language laboratory, seven computer (Macintosh and IBM) laboratories, two student lounges, conference rooms, an ESL library, a bookstore, food services, and International Residence Center.

Exam Preparation Classes
If you plan to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), TOEIC, GRE or GMAT, you may take an extra class (at an added fee) developed specifically to help you improve your scores. The institutional TOEFL and the TOEIC are offered twice each quarter.

Campus Classes with American Students
Students in the advanced levels of the Intensive English Program, English for International Business, Improving Oral Fluency or University Preparation Program may take UC Riverside and Extension classes in any field such as business, computers, agriculture and arts. (Fall, winter and spring quarters only.)