When you have made sufficient progress, you can enroll in selected courses in your major. When ready, you may be able to enter one of Clarkson's full-time degree programs. You can simultaneously study English and complete any core courses that are required for graduate study at Clarkson. Integrated courses include development of grammar and vocabulary in all skills areas. The focus is academic English and special attention is given to skills such as note-taking.
All classes are small and personalized.
Students spend up to 25 hours per week in class and other learning activities. Students who show sufficient progress may advance to the next level between terms. An excellent computerized language lab with multimedia capabilities is available for student use on regular basis. CIEP students also have access to all facilities and activities enjoyed by other students. Conversation Partners CIEP students are matched with American student conversation partners.