Intensive English Program
The Intensive English Program at the Georgia Tech Language Institute is designed for non-native speakers of English who want to improve their English communication skills for academic, professional, or personal goals.
Program Basics
- Five eight-week sessions per year.
- Seven levels of English classes, beginning to advanced.
- Four classes per level: reading, writing, speaking/listening, and grammar.
- Classes meet Monday through Thursday.
- Located on the Georgia Institute of Technology’s campus in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia.
| Session Dates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Application Deadlines | |||
| Session | Program Dates | F-1 Students | Non F-1/Transfers |
| Summer, 2025 | June 2 - August 1, 2025 | May 3, 2025 | May 26, 2025 |
| Fall 1, 2025 | August 18 - October 10, 2025 | July 19, 2025 | August 11, 2025 |
| Fall 2, 2025 | October 20 - December 12, 2025 | September 20, 2025 | October 13, 2025 |
| Spring 1, 2026 | January 5 - February 27, 2026 | December 6, 2025 | December 29, 2025 |
| Spring 2, 2026 | March 9 - May 1, 2026 | February 7, 2026 | March 2, 2026 |
| Summer, 2026 | June 1 - July 31, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Session Costs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Classes | Tuition | Fees | Health Insurance | Total Per 8 Week Session |
| 1 Class | $584.00 | $56.49 | $640.00 | |
| 2 Classes | $1,168.00 | $56.49 | $1,224.49 | |
| 3 Classes | $1,752.00 | $56.49 | $1,808.49 | |
| 4 Classes (Non F-1: Full Time) | $2,336.00 | $146.87 | $2,482.87 | |
| 4 Classes (F-1: Full Time) | $2,336.00 | $146.87 | $615.28 * | $3,098.15 |
* - Health insurance is mandatory for all F-1 students
FAQs
- IEP Levels
New students in the Intensive English Program are given a placement test before the start of the session. Based on the results of the placement test, students are placed in one of the seven levels available in the program.
Levels 100-400 Levels 500-700 Elective Courses For learners who want to improve basics of English in grammar, reading, writing, and speaking/listening For learners who are preparing for study at an undergraduate or graduate program in the U.S. For learners who want to focus on a particular skill or topic including test prep, academic prep, business courses, and general courses about a variety of topics. - Level Placement
New students in the Intensive English Program are given a placement test before the start of the session. Based on the results of the placement test, students are placed in one of the seven levels available in the program.
The placement test is administered through Oxford and assesses students’ skills in listening and overall use of English. New students are placed at the same level for all skills in their initial session.
Students do not select the level at which they will begin.
Students will be given diagnostic assessments by each of their teachers in the first week of classes to determine if the student has been placed appropriately. If necessary, the student may be moved up or down to a level based on teacher recommendation.
- Level Promotion and Length of Study
- Promotion to the next level is based on final course grades and/or teacher recommendation.
Students must receive a C- or higher to take the next class level.
The length of time that it takes to complete the program can vary from student to student. How long a student stays in the program depends on a number of factors, including the following:
Individual study goals
Amount of time available to the student
Beginning level of proficiency
Overall language-learning ability
Students are eligible to receive a level completion certificate at the end of each level. All four core classes must be passed with a C- or higher to earn a certificate.
- Courses and Workload
Full-time students are required to take a minimum of four courses per session.
All students on F-1 visas are required to study full-time.
There are four classes per level 100-600: Reading, Writing, Speaking/Listening, and Grammar. There are four classes in the 700 level: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
Each class meets 5 hours per week and courses are Monday through Thursday. An example class schedule:
9:00-10:05 am
Writing Classes
10:20-11:25 am
Reading Classes
11:25-12:55 pm
Lunch/Elective Classes
12:55-2:00 pm
Grammar Classes
2:35-3:20 pm
Speaking/Listening Classes
Students are expected to take full responsibility for their learning. We expect students to be motivated, participate actively in class, complete all assignments on time, make progress in their studies, and be respectful of their classmates and instructor.
Course catalog: https://esl.gatech.edu/course-catalog