English Language Institute

The mission of the Intensive English Program is to provide an intensive program which teaches a broad range of English language and study skills to non-native speakers of English so they can successfully pursue an academic degree program at the undergraduate or graduate level at a U.S. institution of higher education by demonstrating proficiency in reading, writing, grammar, and listening/speaking through a dynamic curriculum and cultural programming which responds to the needs of students.

The Intensive English Program (IEP) has 9 levels ranging from beginning to advanced. Each level is 8 weeks, and student achievement is measured through student learning outcomes. Classes meet from Monday through Thursday for 20-24 hours per week. Core courses include Reading, Writing, Grammar, Communication Skills, and Testing Skills. Electives include Vocabulary, Tutorial, Seminar in American Culture, and Accent Reduction. IEP cultural activities are an important part of the program structure and take place regularly throughout the session, usually on Fridays. Courses typically begin at 9:00AM and end at 4:00PM.

Upon successful completion of the IEP, students receive certificates of completion and may move into their academic programs via the TOEFL Waiver Program. Two grade modes are available to students. Most students choose the Grade Point Average mode, which directly affects their GPA as undergraduate students Some students choose the Pass/Fail mode, which has no effect on their GPA when students consistently pass their IEP classes. All students must achieve a minimum of 70% in each class in order to move up in level, and all IEP students receive official UCM transcripts.

 Estimated Costs (based on 9 months)

Apply online for the Intensive English Program.

Apply for all professional training and short-term cultural programs or contact the director, Ms.
Valerie Heming, at vheming@ucmo.edu.

• A minimum of 12 credit hours per academic semester
• Arrival in August or January recommended
• iBT TOEFL 53
• pBT TOEFL 483
• IELTS Academic 5.0
• IEP Placement Test Level 7, 8 or 9

Estimated Length of Program

• 3 semesters

• A minimum of 9 credit hours per academic semester
• Arrival in August or January recommended
• iBT TOEFL 61
• pBT TOEFL 500
• IELTS Academic 5.5
• IEP Placement Test Level 8 or 9

Estimated Length of Program

• 2 semesters

The ELI welcomes our students from around the world. We can’t wait to meet you during the International Student Orientation on August 7-10, 2018.

Would you like to participate in the CPP?
This is a great way to make new friends from the US. For more information about the program and
how to apply, email the Conversation Partner Program Team at iep@ucmo.edu. Come join the fun
this fall!

All current students must meet with the ELI Director, Ms. Valerie Heming to discuss their transition plan from IEP to an academic program. Please email her for an advising appointment. You can reach her at vheming@ucmo.edu.

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There are nine levels in the IEP. One level is typically completed in one eight-week session. All students who enter the U.S. with an I-20 or a DS-2019 issued by UCM must be enrolled as full-time students in the IEP until successfully completing the program.

Full-time enrollment in the IEP is 12 credit hours. Students should report the the English Language Institute upon arrival and complete New International Student Orientation.

The IEP offers a TOEFL Waiver Program. Students at the advanced level who have successfully completed the final level of the IEP are eligible to move directly into their academic program without taking the TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic test to demonstrate proficiency.  

*Please Note: Admission into the Intensive English Program as an IEP-Only student does not guarantee admission into an academic program at UCM.  

If you wish to attend UCM’s IEP to improve your English skills, please follow this application process.

Apply here for one of the following:

Intensive English Program Only
You will need to upload a copy of your passport, proof of finances, and a declaration of financial support (please link to declaration document). You may also email the director with these documents attached.

IEP to Bachelor’s Degree (Conditional Admission to Undergraduate School)
You will need to upload a copy of your passport, proof of finances, and a declaration of financial support (please link to declaration document), and your high school transcripts.

IEP to Master’s Degree (Conditional Admission to Graduate School)
You will need to upload a copy of your passport, proof of finances, and a declaration of financial support (please link to declaration document), and your college transcripts.

If you are interested in applying for a short-term program, special training, workshops, and/or an online course, please contact the ELI Director, Ms. Valerie Heming at iep@ucmo.edu.

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