The Intensive English Language Institute is an Academic English as a Second Language Program for international students who have been admitted to Utah State University and for students who want to study English for personal and professional reasons. Beginning level students require four semesters to complete the program. Other students require less time depending their initial level of placement. The placement test is given on the first day of each semester. Classes focus on language and cultural skills needed for successful university study.
All classes are credit bearing.
Depending upon major department, undergraduate students may apply up to 18 IELI credits as elective credit towards graduation. Students take 5 classes for the first twelve weeks of each semester. Then during the last three weeks of the semester they take Topics in ESL, which is conducted workshop style. Several sections of Topics in ESL are offered, each with a different topic. Students can choose one of two sections that are appropriate to their language ability.