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.
 

Admission Process

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 – SU23-5 Wk Session B 27 Jun 202304 Aug 2023 25 $2675

5 Week Intensive English Language Program

27 Jun 202304 Aug 2023
25
$2675
Classroom
In Person
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ELA-X700 – SU23-5 Wk Session B – 5 Week Intensive English Language Program

Number of Sessions: 29

Type Date Time Location Instructors
In Person Tue Jun 27, 2023 9:00AM – 1:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:00AM – 1:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Jul 3, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Jul 4, 2023 9:00AM – 1:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Jul 5, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Jul 6, 2023 9:00AM – 1:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Jul 7, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Jul 10, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:00AM – 1:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Jul 13, 2023 9:00AM – 1:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Jul 18, 2023 9:00AM – 1:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:00AM – 1:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Jul 21, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:00AM – 1:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:00AM – 1:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Jul 28, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Aug 1, 2023 9:00AM – 1:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Aug 2, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Aug 3, 2023 9:00AM – 1:00PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Aug 4, 2023 9:00AM – 4:00PM 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 – FA23-14 Week 22 Aug 202301 Dec 2023 25 $6175

Intensive English Language

22 Aug 202301 Dec 2023
25
$6175
Classroom
In Person
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ELA-X700 – FA23-14 Week – Intensive English Language

Number of Sessions: 74

Type Date Time Location Instructors
In Person Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Sep 1, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Sep 4, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Sep 5, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Sep 6, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Sep 7, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Sep 8, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Sep 12, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Sep 13, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Sep 15, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Sep 18, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Sep 26, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Sep 28, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Oct 2, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Oct 3, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Oct 4, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Oct 5, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Oct 6, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Oct 9, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Oct 11, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Nov 1, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Nov 2, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Nov 3, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Nov 6, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Nov 7, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Nov 8, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Nov 9, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Nov 17, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Nov 21, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Nov 22, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Dec 1, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila

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

No classes during the Thanksgiving Break; November 23-25, 2023

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

ELA-X700 – FA23-7 Wk Session A 22 Aug 202313 Oct 2023 25 $3285

7 Week Intensive English Language

22 Aug 202313 Oct 2023
25
$3285
Classroom
In Person
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ELA-X700 – FA23-7 Wk Session A – 7 Week Intensive English Language

Number of Sessions: 39

Type Date Time Location Instructors
In Person Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Aug 25, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Sep 1, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Sep 4, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Sep 5, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Sep 6, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Sep 7, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Sep 8, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Sep 12, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Sep 13, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Sep 15, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Sep 18, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Sep 26, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Sep 28, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Oct 2, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Oct 3, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Oct 4, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Oct 5, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Oct 6, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Oct 9, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Oct 11, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Oct 13, 2023 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 – FA23-7 Wk Session B 10 Oct 202301 Dec 2023 25 $3285

7 Week Intensive English Language

10 Oct 202301 Dec 2023
25
$3285
Classroom
In Person
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ELA-X700 – FA23-7 Wk Session B – 7 Week Intensive English Language

Number of Sessions: 39

Type Date Time Location Instructors
In Person Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Oct 11, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Oct 18, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Oct 30, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Nov 1, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Nov 2, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Nov 3, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Nov 6, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Nov 7, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Nov 8, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Nov 9, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Nov 17, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Nov 20, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Nov 21, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Nov 22, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:15AM – 3:40PM Main Campus, Avila
In Person Fri Dec 1, 2023 9:00AM – 2:30PM Main Campus, Avila

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

No classes during the Thanksgiving Break; November 23-25, 2023

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?

PCE nurtures key partnerships on the local, national and international level to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers, as well as with their employers to help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

Informative Stats and Facts

600+

Number of high-quality, career-building courses to choose from

50+

Number of in-depth, innovative, and relevant topics

25+

Career advancing certificates

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.