Intensive Englishfor Internationals (IEI)

Our students have many reasons for learning English. It is our job to help you get the language tools you need to reach your goals. If you want to be successful at an American university, increase your professional skills or add to your personal growth, IEI can help you. We are also one of the most affordable places to study English in the USA.

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Our Purpose

The Intensive English for Internationals (IEI) program at the University of Memphis provides high-quality English language instruction and cultural learning experiences that support the academic, professional, and personal development of international students, scholars, professionals, and community members.

Through a comprehensive curriculum in reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and academic communication, IEI develops students’ English proficiency, critical thinking skills, and intercultural competence. The program prepares learners for success in higher education, professional environments, and an increasingly global society.

By offering innovative instruction, personalized support, and an inclusive learning environment, IEI promotes language development, cultural understanding, and student achievement, empowering learners to reach their educational and career goals.

Our Program

The University of Memphis offers non-credit intensive English language study for university-bound students as well as others who wish to become proficient in English. We offer five 8-week sessions during the academic year with starting dates in January, March, May, August and October. Classes are small and designed to develop communication and academic skills in English through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

We offer three levels of instruction: basic, intermediate, and advanced. However, students are expected to have a basic knowledge of English upon entering. New students are tested at the beginning of each session and placed in the appropriate level. Full-time students study 23 hours per week. F-1 students must enroll full-time; students who do not have an F-1 visa may attend full- or part-time. The Director can help such students choose appropriate classes.

Reading/writing and grammar classes meet every morning Monday through Friday. Afternoon classes, which meet Monday through Thursday, include listening/speaking classes and modules. The program is designed to be rigorous and challenging, and students are expected to work diligently to improve their English. However, there is also time for fun and friendship, including field trips to area sites.

The Intensive English for Internationals at the University of Memphis is listed on the EnglishUSA Course Finder, a trusted platform for accredited English language programs in the United States.

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