Intensive English Language Program

Course Available
25 Units
Main Campus
Classroom

Course Description

The Intensive English Language Program (IELP) provides non-native English speakers with specific language skills to prepare them for entering a U.S. university or the global marketplace. University of San Diego's English Language Academy (ELA) maintains a rigorous academic course of study, with a focus on five core skills and TOEFL preparation. Many of our successful graduates have gone on to undergraduate and graduate programs across the country.

  • Six levels of English, from Beginning to Advanced
  • Pre-testing for accurate class placement
  • Post-testing to highlight improvements
  • Small classes of 10-15 for a strong connection with faculty
  • Highly qualified, experienced professors with graduate degrees and English Language teaching
  • The program is scheduled in 14-week semesters in the Fall and Spring, and a 10-week semester in the Summer. There is a shortened version of the Intensive English Program with two 7 week sessions in the Fall and Spring, and two 5-week sessions during the Summer.
 

Enrollment, Cancellation, Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Course Details

Who Should Attend: International students who are considering entering a U.S. university or the global marketplace

Accommodations: Students may have an opportunity to stay in the university’s student residence halls. They are modern, clean and comfortable apartments, generally for eight students in twin-study bedrooms with two communal bathrooms and a living area. Each residence has its own reception area, round-the-clock security, vending machines and laundry facilities. Residential students have full-board which includes three meals per day.  Campus housing is not available for the Short Term Intensive English Language Program.

Instructors: USD faculty and experienced practitioners provide a stimulating and participative learning environment. All instructors have earned a Master's Degree or higher.

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
ELA-X700 – SP24-14 Week 16 Jan 202403 May 2024 25 $6175

Intensive English Language

16 Jan 202403 May 2024
25
$6175
Classroom
In Person
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ELA-X700 – SP24-14 Week – Intensive English Language

Number of Sessions: 79

Type Date Time Location Instructors
In Person Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Feb 1, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Feb 2, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Feb 5, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Feb 6, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Feb 7, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Feb 8, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Feb 9, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Mar 1, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Mar 4, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Mar 5, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Mar 6, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Mar 7, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Mar 8, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Apr 1, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Apr 2, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Apr 3, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Apr 4, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Apr 5, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Apr 8, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Apr 9, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed May 1, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu May 2, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri May 3, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila

Textbooks/materials are not included in the price of tuition.  Application Fee ($200) is non-refundable.

There are no classes during Easter/Spring Break; March 25-April 1, 2024.

This course requires an application process to be completed prior to enrollment. Note: this process requires a non-refundable $200 payment.

ELA-X700 – SP24-7 Wk Session A 16 Jan 202415 Mar 2024 25 $3285

7 Week Intensive English Language

16 Jan 202415 Mar 2024
25
$3285
Classroom
In Person
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ELA-X700 – SP24-7 Wk Session A – 7 Week Intensive English Language

Number of Sessions: 44

Type Date Time Location Instructors
In Person Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Feb 1, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Feb 2, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Feb 5, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Feb 6, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Feb 7, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Feb 8, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Feb 9, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Feb 14, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Mar 1, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Mar 4, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Mar 5, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Mar 6, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Mar 7, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Mar 8, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila

Textbooks/materials are not included in the price of tuition.  Application Fee ($200) is non-refundable.

This course requires an application process to be completed prior to enrollment. Note: this process requires a non-refundable $200 payment.

ELA-X700 – SP24-7 Wk Session B 12 Mar 202403 May 2024 25 $3285

7 Week Intensive English Language

12 Mar 202403 May 2024
25
$3285
Classroom
In Person
View Details

ELA-X700 – SP24-7 Wk Session B – 7 Week Intensive English Language

Number of Sessions: 39

Type Date Time Location Instructors
In Person Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Apr 1, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Apr 2, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Apr 3, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Apr 4, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Apr 5, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Apr 8, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Apr 9, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed May 1, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu May 2, 2024 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri May 3, 2024 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila

Textbooks/materials are not included in the price of tuition.  Application Fee ($200) is non-refundable.

There are no classes during Easter/ Spring Break;  March 25-April 1, 2024.

This course requires an application process to be completed prior to enrollment. Note: this process requires a non-refundable $200 payment.

What You Will Learn

  • Develop and expand your English language skills
  • Build an academic vocabulary and strengthen your grammar skills
  • Form an understanding of different English dialects and idioms
  • Use engaging communication activities to significantly improve listening and understanding
  • Prepare for and increase TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Training System) score
  • Become familiar with American culture to better understand the background and values of Americans 
  • Apply new skills to successfully transition to college or enhance career

Of note: at the English Language Academy, Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are specific to each skill/level.

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Learning Method Information

Courses offer a convenient, yet rigorous style of learning that allows you to structure your education to suit your schedule while keeping you on pace toward achieving your educational.

Classroom

These on-campus courses are offered in a traditional classroom where you can connect with your instructor and classmates in a live setting. This learning environment facilitates communication in real time, enables immediate feedback and fosters face-to-face interaction with the instructor and classmates. Classroom courses have a scheduled start and finish date, and students are expected to attend all course sessions.

Key Benefits of English Language Academy Courses

Dynamic, Practical Language Skills

Our individualized, skill-based placement system stimulates dynamic learning for students of varying levels of language proficiency with instruction that is tailored to their unique needs.

Sense of Community

Our faculty and staff engage students from around the globe in an enriching, high-quality educational experience where they also build friendships that help stimulate academic success.

Invested in Your Success

Our mission is to help each student thrive while developing the English language skills that position them to achieve personal, professional and academic goals.