Most have lived abroad and learned other languages themselves. They are highly experienced in cross-cultural learning, and they understand the cultural adjustments students have to make. All instructors are active in professional organizations and attend conferences to learn about what is new in teaching and helping students. The IECP has its own computer lab where students receive computer instruction, use a variety of ESL materials, and have access to e-mail and the Internet. IECP students also may use all other student computer labs on campus.
Instructors evaluate students in a variety of ways during the term, including quizzes and exams.
At the end of the term, each student receives a grade for each class, as well as written comments from each instructor. In addition, instructors provide students with the particular testing skills needed for this type of examination. Students may choose to live in Penn State dormitories or in apartments off campus. If you choose a dormitory, be sure to send in the printable request form for a residence hall contract as soon as possible. Only after you have returned the contract and the required deposit will space be reserved for you.