Intensive English Language Center, University of Nevada, Reno

About

Study English and Live the Language!

Established in 1982, the Intensive English Language Center (IELC) provides English language instruction to students preparing for university study and to students wishing to improve their general English ability. 

IELC HAS THREE MAIN GOALS:

1. Teaching you the language and study skills necessary for successful university level study
2. Introducing you to American culture and university life
3. Helping you with the transition from ESL to academic studies

IELC Programs at a glance:

• 20 class hours per week 
• 5, 8, 10 and 16 week programs year-round
• Four levels of instruction (beginning to advanced)
• English for academic purposes
• Classes in reading, writing, listening and speaking
• Content-based curriculum
• Orientation to American culture and university life
• Language laboratory available
• TOEFL Workshops available

Location
The University of Nevada, Reno is located at the base of the beautiful Sierra-Nevada Mountains, just four hours by car from San Francisco. The Reno-Tahoe area is known as the entertainment and recreation capital of the west, offering limitless year round recreational activities.  Reno is a safe, small city environment with big city attractions.

Course Information
General English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes

Other Programs

• TOEFL Preparation
• Customized programs available
• Accent Reduction workshops

Customized Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 15
Average Class Size: 12

Levels

• Beginner Levels: 1
• Intermediate Levels: 1
• Advanced Levels: 2

Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 6
Maximum Hours Per Week: 20
Part Time Available: Yes

Session Length

• Spring Semester: January - May (16-weeks)
• Spring Mid-Semester: March - May (8-weeks)
• Summer First Term: June - July  (5-weeks)
• Summer Second Term: July - August (5-weeks)
• Summer Both Terms: June - August (10-weeks)
• Fall Semester: August - December (16-weeks)
• Fall Mid-Semester: October -December (8-weeks)

Please see their website for current entry dates: www.unr.edu/ielc

Teaching Qualifications
MA or Ph.D in TESOL, Linguistics or related fields. All instructors have experience teaching and living abroad.

Facilities

• ESL program located in the heart of campus
• Fully equipped recreation center with Olympic size pool, rock climbing wall, state of the art equipment
  
• On-campus health center, language laboratory, cafeterias and snack bars, art gallery, theater, concerts and special lectures
• Writing center available for students of all levels
  
• Tutoring and math center
  

Fees
Fees based on a session length of 5 weeks. Please see their website for current program fees: www.unr.edu/ielc

Accommodations

• Dormitory: $569.00
• Apartment: $300.00-600.00 per month

There are seven on-campus dormitories offering a variety of options, as well as numerous apartments within walking distance of university.
You may visit the Residential Life website for detailed information regarding dormitory and meal plan options: www.reslife.unr.edu

Student Services

• Comprehensive student orientation
• Organized activities including trips to local sites (Nevada ghost towns, Reno Rodeo, Indian Reservation), student receptions, parties, dances, banquets, volleyball, shopping and soccer clubs. In the winter months there are ski trips to world class resorts and in the summer various trip to Lake Tahoe
• Writing and Tutoring Centers
• Academic Advisement
• Fully staffed Office of International Students and Scholars
  

Educational Service Opportunities

• Academic advising, writing and computer center
• Multi-media language laboratory
• Recreation center with Olympic size pool
• International student office dedicated to assisting international students
• Health center
• International club
• Students at an advanced level may concurrently register for academic classes
• Conditional admission available
• University admission without TOEFL (at undergraduate level)
  

Transportation
Reno-Tahoe International airport is 10 minutes by car from the University. Students can arrange to be met at the airport by a university official.  There is no charge for this service.  Taxis are also readily available at the airport.

Affiliations
University of Nevada, Reno

Application Information

• Students must send the following:
• Completed application (www.unr.edu/ielc)
• $50 application fee
• Financial documentation (bank statement)
• Passport copy