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Intensive English Program

This is a full-time academic program for all English language learners. The intensive English program (IEP) follows the highly effective and innovative focal skills approach, naturally allowing language skills to build on one another with a series of modules featuring in-depth, focused instruction.

IEP Fall & Spring Classes

Who Should Attend

Prospective ECC students, international students, professionals, business people, and others want to improve their English skills and cultural understanding necessary for success in higher education, the business world, or personal growth and development. This program meets the requirements of a full course of study for F-1 international students and is appropriate for students on other types of visas.

Enrollment & Costs

Enrollment is always open. Come to Building B, Room B157.05, or call 847-214-7163. All new students must take a placement test.

In-District Tuition: $774.00 per session (20 hours per week): $1,548 per semester.
Out of State/International Tuition: $2,376 per session (20 hours per week): $4,752 per semester.

Students must register and pay on the first day of each session.

Class Schedules

There are four modules – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Pre-collegiate. In addition to the modules, students choose various electives to complete their schedules. After initial placement, students are reassessed every four weeks with the potential to move to the next module, which allows them to move quickly through the program.

Module 1: Listening (CSF 001)
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Instructor
9 to 11:30 am

K-135

LeeAnn Jones

K-135

LeeAnn Jones

K-135

LeeAnn Jones

K-135

LeeAnn Jones

12 to 2:30 pm

K-135

Ryan Danzinger

K-135

Ryan Danzinger

K-135

Ryan Danzinger

K-135

Ryan Danzinger

Module 2: Reading (CSF 002)
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Instructor
9 to 11:30 am

K-161

Ryan Danzinger

K-161

Ryan Danzinger

K-161

Ryan Danzinger

K-161

Ryan Danzinger

12 to 2:30 pm

K-161

LeeAnn Jones

K-161

LeeAnn Jones

K-161

LeeAnn Jones

K-161

LeeAnn Jones

Module 3: Writing (CSF 003)
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Instructor
9 to 11:30 am

K-163

Jessica Willard

K-163

Carolina Lopez

K-163

Jessica Willard

K-163

Carolina Lopez

12 to 2:30 pm

K-163

Jessica Willard

K-163

Carolina Lopez

K-163

Jessica Willard

K-163

Carolina Lopez

Pre-Collegiate (CSF 004)
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Instructor

Listening/Speaking

9 to 2:30 pm

K-154

Naila Khokher

 

 

 

Reading

9 to 2:30 pm

 

 

K-154

Naila Khokher

 

Grammar

9 to 2:30 pm

 

K-152

Shabana Khan

 

 

Writing

9 to 2:30 pm

 

 

 

K-152

Shabana Khan

 

Dates to Know

All testing takes place in Building C, Room C121

New Student Orientation/Placement Testing

  • August 19 to October 10

Session Testing

  • August 12 to August 16
  • October 7 to October 11

5-Week IEP Summer Workshops

The intensive English program will host two programs for students who are learning English as a Second Language:

  • 5-week IEP workshops
  • 3-week English language and cultural experience

Both programs are offered Monday through Thursday, and students are welcome to enroll in one or both programs.

Who Should Attend

Our intensive English summer programs are designed for students who want to combine a high-quality English language development program with intercultural experience. Classroom activities integrate listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills at an appropriate level from beginner to advanced.

Enrollment & Costs

Tuition amounts shown are per section. Placement testing determines the appropriate section for registration.

Workshop Schedules

Summer workshops run in June and July. The focus of these workshops is on reading, writing, grammar, and speaking. The classes will meet in the morning and afternoon, Monday through Thursday.

Beginning Level

These classes focus on communication for further listening and speaking development. The formal writing, reading, vocabulary, and grammar skills will progress through everyday situations, interesting contexts, and a variety of material. Newly arrived learners and students who need more classroom focus are welcome to participate so that they may increase their participation in the English-speaking world and enjoy more success.

CSF 600 - Writing and Grammar Workshop

This workshop is ideal for ESL students who want to write better sentences that build coherent paragraphs and logical essays. Join this workshop to improve your writing skills and learn how to apply grammar rules to edit your writing for clarity.

Section Fee Day(s) Start/End Time Start/End Date Bldg./Rm#
101 $165.00 M/T/W/Th 11:10 am to 1 pm 6/6/22 to 7/7/22 Building K, Room K135

CSF 601 - Listening /Speaking/Pronunciation/Reading Workshop

Academic course work requires students to read and then be able to discuss what they have read! This class is for all students, regardless of level, who want to practice pronunciation, improve listening/speaking skills, and learn effective reading strategies.

Section Fee Day(s) Start/End Time Start/End Date Bldg./Rm#
102 $165.00 M/T/W/Th 9 to 10:55 am 6/6/22 to 7/7/22 Building K, Room K161

F-1 International tuition is $495.00 for the 5-week sessions.

Intermediate & Advanced Levels

These two courses provide an intensive review and development of language skills at the academic level. Each course deals with the more formal skills of writing, grammar, reading, organization strategies, speaking and listening skills, presentations, and conversation. Study skills, critical thinking expansion, technology workshops and utilization, vocabulary development, and practice for fluency will also be included.

CSF 602 - Academic Reading & Writing Skill Building Workshop

This workshop focuses on academic coursework to build reading and writing skills. This class will improve writing, grammar, editing, and reading skills in U.S. government, Global Studies, and Science. This course is designed to prepare students for success in the classroom. Among the topics covered will be marking a text, taking notes from a text, taking notes from a lecture, classroom expectations, study techniques, test-taking tips, using the library, using the Internet for research, and avoiding plagiarism.

Section Fee Day(s) Start/End Time Start/End Date Bldg./Rm#
201 $165.00 M/T/W/Th 9 to 10:55 am 6/6/22 to 7/7/22 Building K, Room K135

CSF 603 - Academic Speech Workshop

This course focuses on the spoken communication and active listening skills necessary for academic study. Understanding and practicing the important pronunciation skills – stress, vowel reduction, length, phonetics, rhythm, timing, and intonation – will be covered. Speaking topics allow students to apply the content, language, and grammar. Speaking activities include presentations, interviews, role play, and group discussions.

Section Fee Day(s) Start/End Time Start/End Date Bldg./Rm#
202 $165.00 M/T/W/Th 11 am to 1 pm 6/6/22 to 7/7/22 Building K, Room K161

F-1 International tuition is $495.00 for the 5-week sessions.

3-Week English Language & Cultural Experience

July 

Emphasis will be on spoken communication: fluency, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and pronunciation, but the skills of reading, writing, organizing, and studying will also be involved. Topics such as cultural figures, social conventions, comparing cultures, news and events, and entertainment will be drawn from experience, text, interesting articles, TV, film presentations, and the internet. Various aspects and conventions of U.S. culture provide the content for this course to develop language skills.

CSF 609 – Exploring English Language & Culture

Section Fee Day(s) Start/End Time Start/End Date Bldg./Rm#
101 $49.50 M/T/W/Th 9 to 10:50 am 7/12/21 to 7/29/21 Building K, Room K135
102 $49.50 M/T/W/Th 11:10 am to 1 pm 7/12/21 to 7/29/21 Building K, Room K135

F-1 International Tuition is $297.00 for the 3-week sessions.

CSF 609 – Exploring English Language & Culture

Section Fee Day(s) Start/End Time Start/End Date Bldg./Rm#
201 $49.50 M/T/W/Th 9 to 10:50 am 7/12/21 to 7/29/21 Building M, Room M106
202 $49.50 M/T/W/Th 11:10 am to 1 pm 7/12/21 to 7/29/21 Building M, Room M106

F-1 International Tuition $297.00 for the 3-week sessions.

Contact

Martin Pickens, Interim Director

Building B, Room 157.05
847-214-7163
mpickens@elgin.edu

Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact

Center for Global Engagement

Building B, Room B105
847-214-7809
international@elgin.edu

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Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
Friday: 8 am to 4 pm

Contact

Admissions & Recruitment

Building B, Room B110
847-214-7385
Fax: 847-608-5458
admissions@elgin.edu

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Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 am to 7 pm
Fridays: 8 am to 4 pm

*Bilingual Admissions Coordinator: 847-214-7689