Intensive English Program

About the Program

Intensive English Program (IEP) consists of 4 levels. Every level has 4 courses, which are 6 weeks long each. Additional 12 weeks are necessary to complete the Test Preparation level. However, students who complete the advanced level may choose whether or not to take the TOEFL preparation courses.

Check the progress you will make as you complete the levels.

Nile Language School Intensive English Program

Program Levels

Our Beginner level consists of four 6-week courses that teach the fundamentals of the English language and focus on basic survival and social language skills based on relevant themes and authentic content. We make English language learning effective, fun, and memorable. In ESL103 and ESL104, key beginning concepts are reviewed and expanded and new and challenging material is introduced. Lessons are complemented with interactive activities that help students improve comprehension, confidence and pronunciation. These comprehensive courses are ideal for true and false beginning students, and no prior exposure to English is assumed or necessary. The following courses are necessary to complete this level:

ESL101: Beginner English I
ESL102: Beginner English II
ESL103: Beginner English III
ESL104: Beginner English IV

Our Intermediate level also consists of four 6-week courses that further develop the fundamentals of the English language and focus on survival and social language skills based on relevant themes and authentic content. We make English language learning effective, fun, and memorable. In ESL203 and ESL204, a more rigorous review and expansion of concepts are offered and new and challenging material is introduced. Lessons are complemented with interactive activities that help students improve comprehension, confidence and pronunciation. These comprehensive courses are ideal for intermediate students that are very familiar with basic language, grammar and vocabulary. The following courses are necessary to complete this level:

ESL201: Intermediate English I
ESL202: Intermediate English II
ESL203: Intermediate English III
ESL204: Intermediate English IV

Our High Intermediate level also consists of four 6-week courses that teach English language skills beyond the fundamental level and focus on giving students an insight into approaching academic content. Relevant themes and authentic content are presented with a higher level of complexity, and English language learning is made effective , fun, and memorable through intensive practice and recycling. Lessons are complemented with interactive activities that help students improve comprehension, confidence and pronunciation. These comprehensive courses are ideal for intermediate and high intermediate students who have an upper level of English language understanding and proficiency. The following courses are necessary to complete this level:

ESL301: High Intermediate English I
ESL302: High Intermediate English II
ESL303: High Intermediate English III
ESL304: High Intermediate English IV

Our Advanced level consists of four segments of two skill-based courses each. Two courses are taken simultaneously in each segment (Listening & Speaking and Reading & Writing), and each segment can be completed in 6 weeks. These courses focus on the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary for introductory academic environments. Learning is reinforced by exposing students to contemporary and authentic material that is both thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating. Hence, critical thinking is introduced and continuously exercised throughout each course. Skill strategies are practiced and reinforced using interactive supplemental content. These skill-based and academic-focused courses are ideal for intermediate and high intermediate students who have an understanding and proficiency beyond the beginner and intermediate levels. The following courses are necessary to complete this level:

ESL401: Advanced Listening & Speaking I
ESL402: Advanced Reading & Writing I

ESL403: Advanced Listening & Speaking II
ESL404: Advanced Reading & Writing II

ESL405: Advanced Listening & Speaking III
ESL406: Advanced Reading & Writing III

ESL407: Advanced Listening & Speaking IV
ESL408: Advanced Reading & Writing IV

Our Test Preparation level consists of two 6-week courses intended to prepare students for the TOEFL iBT. These comprehensive courses cover all skills of the English language (listening, speaking, reading and writing) at an academic level. They teach and develop both academic English and test-taking skills and strategies, including advanced listening comprehension, critical thinking, verbal communication and academic reading and writing. Our TOEFL courses are ideal for students who have a solid English language knowledge and proficiency. The following courses are necessary to complete this level:

TFL501: TOEFL Preparation I
TFL502: TOEFL Preparation II

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This program is F-1 visa compliant and Nile Language School is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.

This program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA). To verify the ongoing accreditation of NLS please visit https://cea-accredit.org/accredited-sites.

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