UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO

Host Institution: University Of Illinois At Chicago

Host City Size: Over 500,000

Year Established: 1978

Accreditations: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation

IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA, UCIEP

Phone #: (312) 996-8098

Fax #: (312) 996-4394

E-Mail:

Website: http://tie.uic.edu/

Course Schedule:

Level	Class hrs/wk	Lab hrs/wk	CAI hrs/wk	Other* hrs/wk
HB:	20	0	2	0
LI:	20	0	2	0
I:	20	0	2	0
HI:	20	0	2	0
A:	20	0	2	0

* Other Course Type: Our highest level is Advanced Academic Skills and Advanced Language Applications. An additional 40-hour TOEFL Preparation Workshop is available to all Intermediate- through Advanced-level students.

Additional Course Info: CAI is included during class instruction time. 6 or more program field trips per session.

ESP Additional Info: One week of electives during which students may choose 1 to 4 ESP topics for extra training.

Test Preparation:

Test Type	hrs/wk
TOEFL	4

Terms:

Term Duration in Weeks	Start Month
13	January
7	February
11	May
6	June
13	August
7	October

Terms Additional Info: Midterm entry is possible for each session. 20 class hours per week for Fall and Spring sessions; 25 class hours per week for Summer session.

Program Size: 100

Program Size, Summer: 80

Average Class Size: 12

Minimum Class Size: 8

Maximum Class Size: 16

Distribution:

Region	Percent
Americas	11.00
Asia	55.00
Europe	11.00
Middle East/North Africa	12.00
Other	11.00

Full-time Instructors: 7

Part-time Instructors: 3

Average Full-time Hours per Week: 20

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 7

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

Full-time Admin: 5

Part-time Admin: 1

Part-time study option: yes

Part-time Eligibility: F-1 student visas are not granted for part-time students

Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: Other

Admissions: All Applicants

Admission Conditions: minimum age of 17, high school graduate

Visa Forms Issued: I-20

Other Visa Forms Issued - Details: I-20 issued only to full-time students

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

Maximum Credits Eligible: 0

IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: no

Maximum Credits Avail.: 0

I-20 Includes Academic Admission: no

TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: yes

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: IELTS

TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: IELTS

Articulation Agreement(s): no

Tuition:

Tuition	Weeks
1825	7 (part-time)
3135	7 (full-time)
3135	13 (part-time)
5325	13 (full-time)

Fees: $175

Insurance Cost: $550

Insurance Details: Estimated insurance cost may change depending on length of session -- see our website for updated insurance costs. Students may present proof of adequate health insurance in lieu of purchasing plan through the program.

Other Costs: Living Expenses (about $6,500 per session); Books (about $175 per session)

Financial Aid Available: No

Campus Housing Availability: Available year-round

Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes

Housing Costs: $4000

Housing Weeks: 16

Housing Cost Type: Room and Board

Additional Housing Info: Off-campus housing information provided

Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available, moderately priced

Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes

Homestay Assistance Available: yes

Board Plan Availability: Board plan available

Board Plan Additional Info: Variety of board plans available.

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