PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Host Institution: Pennsylvania State University

Host City Size: Up to 50,000

Year Established: 1976

Accreditations: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA, UCIEP

Phone #: (814) 865-7550

Fax #: (814) 863-5889

E-Mail:

Website: http://iecp.la.psu.edu

Application Contact Info: IECP 102 Ritenour Building Penn State University University Park, PA 16802-5901 http://iecp.la.psu.edu/ iecpadmissions@psu.edu

Course Schedule:

Level	Class hrs/wk	Lab hrs/wk	CAI hrs/wk	Other* hrs/wk
HB:	20	0	0	0
I:	20	0	0	0
HI:	20	0	0	0
A:	20	0	0	0
BR:	10	0	0	6

* Other Course Type: Dual-enrollment courses (IECP & Penn State)

Additional Course Info: Programs for special groups on request.

English for Specific Purpose:

Specific Purpose	hrs
University Preparation	300

ESP Additional Info: The IECP is an academic-focused program with the entirety of the curriculum designed to prepare students for study at a US-based institution of higher learning.

Test Preparation:

Test Type	hrs/wk
IELTS	5
TOEFL	5

Terms:

Term Duration in Weeks	Start Month
8	January
8	March
10	May
8	August
8	October

Terms Additional Info: January, March, May, August and October are start dates for intensive English. Special programs available May-August.

Program Size: 40

Program Size, Summer: 20

Average Class Size: 10

Minimum Class Size: 0

Maximum Class Size: 18

Distribution:

Region	Percent
Americas	10.00
Asia	30.00
Europe	10.00
Middle East/North Africa	50.00

Full-time Instructors: 3

Part-time Instructors: 6

Average Full-time Hours per Week: 20

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 3

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 6

Full-time Admin: 2

Part-time Admin: 0

Part-time study option: yes

Part-time Eligibility: citizens, green card holders, visiting scholars, F-2, J-2, H

Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: IELTS, TOEFL, Other

Admissions: All Applicants

Admission Conditions: Must be non-native speakers who have a basic knowledge of English and evidence of academic success (demonstrated through high school or university transcripts, when available). The IECP is most appropriate for individuals with an iBT score between 60-80.

Visa Forms Issued: I-20, DS-2019

Other Visa Forms Issued - Details: none

Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: no

Maximum Credits Eligible: 0

Conditions: For-credit options available upon individual consultation with the IECP and selected university program.

IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: yes

Maximum Credits Avail.: 6

Degree Levels: undergraduate or graduate

I-20 Includes Academic Admission: no

Academic Admissions Conditions: Students must complete all admission requirements (other than language proficiency) and inform the IECP of intent to apply.

TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: yes

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: IELTS also accepted. Successful completion of the IECP waives the TOEFL requirement for university admissions.

TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: IELTS also accepted. Successful completion of the IECP waives the TOEFL requirement for university admissions.

Articulation Agreement(s): no

Tuition:

Tuition	Weeks
3500	8
5600	10

Fees: $100

Insurance Cost: $4300

Insurance Details: 4300 is for one year

Other Costs: Late fees of 50 for first, 100 there after

Financial Aid Available: No

Campus Housing Availability: Available year-round

Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes

Housing Costs: $7200

Housing Weeks: 16

Housing Cost Type: Room and Board

Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available

Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes

Homestay Assistance Available: no

Board Plan Availability: Board plan available

Board Plan Costs: $500

Board Plan Weeks: 15

Board Plan Additional Info: additional plans available

Services Available: Academic Counseling, Airport Meeting, Campus Orientation, Conversation Partners, Crosscultural Activities, Field Trips, Housing Assistance, International Student Advisor, Personal/Cultural Counseling, Recreational Activities