Intensive English Program (IEP) includes daily practice of speaking, listening, and reading and writing, with a strong emphasis on conversation and pronunciation.
Our IEP goes beyond our classroom doors. We provide students with information on housing solutions to help them settle into Washington, DC. Teachers lead weekly trips to local sites of interest such as museums, monuments, national parks, and seasonal events, creating conversation opportunities for students.
Because ICLS is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students, students on student visas can maintain their F-1 status by enrolling in the IEP.
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Key Benefits
Diverse student body
On average we have students join us from over 45 different countries each year
Four classes daily
Each classes with a different highly-skilled teacher, allow for well-rounded curriculum
Small class sizes
We have average of 7-8 students per class
Emphasis is on understanding and speaking
Emphasis is on understanding and speaking like native English speakers
Weekly activities and field trips
Weekly activities and field trips allow students to practice their English and explore the D.C. Metro area
Schedule | |
Monday through Friday | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Students may start on the first 3 Mondays during the session. |
Each instructional hour is 50 minutes.
2024 Program Dates | ||
January 2 – January 26* | July 15 – August 9 | |
January 29 – February 23* | August 12 – September 6* | |
February 26 – March 22 | September 9 – October 4 | |
March 25 – April 19 | October 7 – November 1 | |
April 22 – May 17 | November 4 – November 27** | |
May 20 – June 14* | December 2 – December 20 (3 weeks prorated) | |
June 17 – July 12** |
* Classes cancelled on certain federal holidays and are not made up.
2024 Tuition & Fees | |
Tuition, per 4-week session | $875 |
Registration fee ** | $125 |
Materials fee | $60-$110 |
** Registration fee is non-refundable. ICLS reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of enrollment. In the case of lack of enrollment, the registration fee will be refunded.
*** In the event an applicant does not meet the proficiency requirement for a given course, the applicant has the option to have the registration fee applied toward another course or refunded.
Prices subject to change without notice.
To register for the Intensive English Program, please complete our online application.
The Intensive English Program (IEP), Gateway to Business Success course series, English Pronunciation for Global Professionals, and TOEFL Preparation Course are offered on a regular basis, and customized groups, private and semi-private classes are available upon request. To learn more about our ESL classes, including our Intensive English, Gateway to Business Success course series, English Pronunciation for Global Professionals, Private Instruction, online offerings, High-Intensity Language Training, and TOEFL preparation programs, please contact us today.
Student Learning Outcomes, Intensive English Program (IEP)
Review our achievement scale and interpretation at this link.
The chart below outlines a list of benchmarks for each level of ICLS’s IEP. Upon completing a level, a student will be able to:
Level 100
The 100 level aims to increase students’ ability to use vocabulary and very simple phrases and sentences to perform very simple survival tasks.
Upon completion of level 100, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Novice Low/Mid.
Level 101
Use memorized English words, phrases, and simple high-frequency sentences.
Upon completion of level 101, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Novice Mid.
Level 102
Handle predictable everyday tasks using words, phrases, and high-frequency sentences.
Upon completion of level 102, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Novice High.
Level 103
Carry simple conversations about routine daily activities such as simple descriptions and directions.
Upon completion of level 103, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Intermediate Low.
Level 201
Show emerging evidence of control of time frames, speak appropriately in routine social situations, and discuss basic work-related topics.
Upon completion of level 201, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Intermediate Mid.
Level 202
Communicate with simple paragraphs, maintain conversations on routine topics, and participate in informal and limited work-related situations.
Upon completion of level 202, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Intermediate High.
Level 301
Speak and understand English at the paragraph level to perform some formal and informal social tasks, as well as some straightforward professional and multi-step tasks.
Upon completion of level 301, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Advanced Low.
Level 302
Communicating at the paragraph level, perform most formal and informal social tasks, complex tasks, as well as some routine and multi-step professional tasks.
Upon completion of level 302, we expect students to make progress toward achieving an ACTFL level of Advanced Mid.
Level 401
Demonstrate mastery of basic structures and emerging use of complex structures, discuss simple abstract topics and a broad range of work-related and professional situations. Students at this level can easily communicate in a variety of tenses.
Upon completion of level 401, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Advanced Mid.
Level 402
Speak with sufficient accuracy to support opinion and hypothesize, and deal with linguistically unfamiliar situations, including formal and informal conversations about social and work-related topics.
Upon completion of level 402, we expect students to make progress toward achieving an ACTFL level of Advanced High.
Level 500
Communicate using three timeframes fully with a high degree of overall fluency and accuracy, and handle straightforward professional tasks
Upon completion of level 500, we expect students to achieve an ACTFL level of Advanced High
To register for our Intensive English Program, please complete our online application
Intensive English Program (IEP) includes daily practice of speaking, listening, and reading and writing, with a strong emphasis on conversation and pronunciation.
Designed to meet the diverse needs and busy schedules of our students; private classes are customized to help our students achieve their unique academic, professional, or personal goals.
This course places part-time students in our Intensive English Program from Monday – Thursday. Designed for students on vacation in Washington, DC.
Classes emphasize a variety of critical Business English skills including meetings, negotiations, presentations, workplace writing, and more.
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