Intensive English Program
Work on Academic English While Earning KU College Credits
The Intensive English Program (IEP) is your gateway to the University of Kansas and beyond. Working with beginning to advanced English speakers, the KU Applied English Center tailors curriculum to meet students' needs.
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The Intensive English Program (IEP) focuses on academic English and helps prepare students linguistically, academically, and culturally for their program of study. Working with beginning to advanced English speakers, the KU Applied English Center (AEC) tailors curriculum to meet students' needs.
Four Skills Areas
In levels 1-4, there are courses in these four areas:
- Writing and Structure
- Reading and Vocabulary
- Speaking and Interaction
- Listening and Culture
Students in levels 1-3 may also take Experience English, which focuses on authentic language use through experiential, service-oriented, or project-based learning.
In level 5, courses are offered in advanced writing, reading, and speaking. Although a separate listening course is not offered at this level, listening skills continue to be developed throughout Level 5 coursework.
KU Fast Track Program
Do you want to earn college credits from the University of Kansas (KU) while working on your academic English? Your English language courses can help you meet KU requirements and earn credits toward your degree.
Depending on degree, you may earn up to 19 KU credits while enrolled in AEC courses. English courses are worth 9 credits in KU electives from the KU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Architecture and Design. IEP classes count for the KU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' language requirement.
Why AEC
