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​​​​​​​​Intensive English Language Program (IELP)​

IELP Handbook
IELP Courses​
IELP Curriculum
Proficiency Scale
The mission of University of Findlay’s Intensive English Language Program (IELP) is to offer innovative programs to international students. These programs are designed to increase English proficiency, assist with acculturation to life in the United States, and facilitate academic success at the undergraduate and graduate levels.​

Program Options

Intensive English Program

The intensiove 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 nhours 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
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"I feel that the teachers in the IELP program are kind and compassionate; they really understand the struggles international students go through. The IELP is not only a language program; it also counts towards your GPA so it doesn't slow down the graduating process."
-Veda Lee from South Korea​

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.
CEA Standards​
​CEA Complaint Standards
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