Intermediate and advanced level courses focus on writing, listening, speaking and reading skills for academic purposes. These levels include a variety of short, content-based courses and seminars, called Topics Classes, which introduce students to the style of teaching in the United States. These courses help develop English language skills for use in an academic setting. Students in the advanced level of IELC may also take one academic class at the university while studying full-time English. It is an academically styled class which gives students practical experience in the classroom.
Students listen to lectures, give oral presentations and participate in group projects.
All of these skills are necessary for success in academic work.