Core Classes (4 hours in class every day, 5 days a week, Monday through Friday)

• The core curriculum at IELI is divided into two parts and includes:

  • Communication class (reading, listening, speaking, pronunciation and vocabulary)

  • Writing/Grammar class (writing, grammar, and library research)

• Placement Test

  • New IELI students take a placement test before classes begin. This test places students in levels 0-6, based on language skills. The test includes listening, reading, grammar, and composition.  No preparation is needed to take the two-hour test.  Results of the test are available the next day.

• Attendance

  • Class attendance is required for students to remain in status.  Students may be dismissed after five absences.

Supplemental Class (3 hours each week)

• Lab class (Levels 0, 1, 2, and 3)

• Academic Skills Class for Listening & Note-taking (Levels 4, 5 and 6)

• Attendance is required.

Teacher Office Hours (optional)

• Each teacher schedules two hours outside of class each week for additional tutoring and help for students.

IELI (half time) and UNT (half time)

• Undergraduate students in IELI Level 6 can take UNT credit classes at the same time at the beginning of each Spring or Fall semester.