There are 23 class hours per week. Classes are communicative, integrating all language skills, and are taught at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.
Cultural activities expand each student's ability to use English in a variety of situations.
These classes are intended for University at Albany matriculated undergraduate and graduate international students. Off-campus students may also participate if their spoken English is at least at an intermediate level. The offering of these courses is contingent upon sufficient enrollment. Neither course carries University credit. The IELP runs year round, concurrent with the University's fall and spring semesters, and there is an 8-week summer session.