ESL 082 (Low Intermediate) and ESL 083 (High Intermediate)

The ESL Program provides regularly scheduled courses in English as a second language as well as custom-tailored Business English program for groups of international students and business personnel with topics ranging from resume (CV) writing to job interview techniques. Designed to meet the specific needs of non-native speakers, the courses provide the opportunity to develop the vocabulary and skills required of candidates for business-related undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Special emphasis is given to the development of the cultural awareness necessary for interacting with English speaking natives in the business environments. As a general rule, in teaching ESL, guidance is also obtained from the various English Language public examination bodies and incorporated into IUA curriculum due to our educational operation in the UK.

The intensive format of the program consists of six levels totaling 150 hours of practical instruction. Following a comprehensive placement test, new students are enrolled in one of six levels.

Intermediate intensive ESL provides the English language background required to begin pre-academic language studies, e.g. studying skills, paragraphing and essaying skills for research. The range of content includes prepared oral presentations, listening to short lectures, paragraphing and essay writing, reading, grammar and dictionary skills, free conversation and pronunciation.

The application fee is £150 for international students and £100 for local students which is deductible from the full tuition fee once the student commences classes. This fee is mandatory and non-refundable.