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IEI Courses

  • Courses based on a paired skills model with two courses in each level per session
  • The Listening and Speaking classes focus on
  • Developing and improving listening comprehension and note-taking skills
  • Expanding academic and social vocabulary
  • Generating, developing, and organizing ideas for speaking tasks to give presentations and participate in classroom discussions
  • Improving oral fluency and pronunciation
  • Reading and Writing classes focus on:
  • Developing the skills and confidence to approach academic texts
  • Developing key academic reading skills
  • Expanding academic vocabulary
  • Evaluating text construction
  • Developing academic writing skills through written practice
  • Find out more about learning outcomes

CEFR: IEI Level POS

CEFRIEI LevelPossible Plan of Study
A1 – IntroIntroFull-time IEI

2 semesters before Bridge program
A2 – High BeginnerLevel 1Full-time IEI

1-2 semesters before Bridge program
B1 – Low IntermediateLevel 2Full-time IEI

1 semester before Bridge program
B2 – High IntermediateLevel 3Bridge program possible

1 class or 1 semester of IEI
C1 – Advanced LowLevel 4Bridge program possible

2 classes or 1 semester of IEI