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• About the Intensive English Program
• Accreditations and Affiliations
• Conditional Admission to Georgia State University
• About Georgia State University
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia

The Intensive English Program
at Georgia State University

Georgia State University's Intensive English Program offers English courses from high beginning to advanced proficiency levels, within an academic curriculum. The IEP is an English for Academic Purposes program: Course content, activities and assignments are designed to prepare you as quickly as possible for the language demands of U.S. university and college work. At the beginning and low-intermediate levels, you will focus on primary language skills. If you're placed at the intermediate to advanced levels, you will read, discuss and write about topics such as psychology, anthropology and general science. The IEP is a serious language program. You are expected to attend class, do homework and take tests, just as you will be expected to do in a university.

You may take undergraduate courses at Georgia State University when you finish the advanced level at the IEP if you are academically qualified, without further language proficiency testing (e.g. TOEFL).

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Session Schedule: Classes meet Monday through Friday in the mornings and early afternoons. Students can spend evenings and weekends studying, practicing your English, visiting the city, enjoying university facilities, and participating in social or cultural events. English courses are offered during three semesters each year, following the same calendar as the university: 14 weeks in fall (beginning in mid August) and spring (beginning in early January); the 10-week summer session begins in mid May. Students may choose to begin the IEP during any semester. Plan to attend classes 18 to 25 hours weekly.

IEP Levels: The Intensive English Program offers five levels of intensive English courses for students whose native language is not English. The lowest level is for students who possess a basic knowledge of English. The highest level is for students who are almost ready to begin their degree study. Every level in the IEP offers five courses each semester. Courses are offered in the following skills areas:

• Structure and Composition
• Oral Communication
• Reading and Listening
• Academic Writing for University Exams
• Extensive Reading

Accreditations and Affiliations

The Intensive English Program at Georgia State University is the only language program in the state of Georgia accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, CEA. The IEP at Georgia State University has met nationally-accepted standards of excellence, and assures students and their sponsors that Georgia State University's English language instruction and related services will be of the highest quality. Other important professional affiliations include:

• NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• UCIEP: University Consortium of Intensive English Programs
• AAIEP: American Association of Intensive English Programs
• TESOL: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

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Conditional Admission
to Georgia State University

Students at the Intensive English Program may be admitted as an undergraduate at Georgia State upon successful completion of the highest level (Level 5) in place of the required TOEFL score. Students must apply directly to the Georgia State Undergraduate Admissions Office for conditional admission. Non-native speakers of English who meet all admission requirements except the English language proficiency may be granted conditional admission. To be eligible for conditional admission, applicants meet one of the following:

• Minimum IELTS score of 4.5
• Minimum TOEFL score of 480 (paper test)
• Minimum TOEFL score of 54-55 (internet-based test)

Students granted conditional admission will be required to take certain courses in the Intensive English Program before taking other courses at Georgia State. A student may remain on conditional admission status for no more than three semesters.

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About Georgia State University

• Located in the Southeast's governmental, financial, retail, health and legal center -- downtown Atlanta -- Georgia State University is a place where teaching, research and service are woven together to create a meaningful learning experience.
• Georgia State University is the second largest university in the state, with more than 28,000 students coming from every county in Georgia, every state in the U.S., and from more than 160 countries around the world.
• Established in 1913, Georgia State University is the Southeast's leading urban research university, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta.
• Georgia State University is on the list of the top 100 public universities for doctoral degrees awarded. More than 250 fields of study are offered through some 55 accredited degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral levels.
• Opportunities for involvement in innovative research projects and life enhancing community service abound on our campus.
• Most common academic fields of Georgia State international students:
  • Business (28%)
  • Computer Information Systems / Computer Science (13%)
  • Biology and Biomedical Science (11%)
  • Social Sciences (9%)
• Despite its location in the heart of a major U.S. city, Georgia State has one of the safest campuses in Georgia, with the largest campus police force in the state.
• Outside of the classroom, Georgia State offers over 200 student clubs, including 20 international study groups and multiple professional organizations, sports opportunities, and amazing recreational facilities.

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Location: Atlanta, Georgia

• Atlanta is the capital and the most populous city in the southern state of Georgia
• Atlanta ranks as the ninth most populous metropolitan area in the United States, with a population exceeding five million people
• As host of the 1996 Olympic Games, Atlanta is truly an international city, boasting Consul Generals from more than 20 countries, and is home to people from all over the world
• Atlanta is the leading financial, retail, industrial, and communication center in the Southeastern United States
• Atlanta has outstanding social and cultural opportunities, including several museums, theaters, professional sporting events, the world's largest aquarium, art and music festivals, and much more
• The city's climate is moderate, with an average July temperature of 90°F (32°C) and an average January temperature of 48°F (9°C). Snow is uncommon in Atlanta.

Atlanta is both a high-tech hub and major player in international commerce, ranking fifth in the nation in the number of Fortune 500 company headquarters. A few examples: The Coca-Cola Company, Home Depot, United Parcel Service, Newell Rubbermaid, and Georgia-Pacific. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport regularly ranks as the world's busiest airport.

Atlanta's booming economy, Southern hospitality, and large immigrant population are major reasons why it is a top study destination for international students. Compared to other major cities in the U.S., it has a low cost of living. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta!

We hope to welcome you to the Intensive English Program at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. Complete the inquiry form, and we will respond to you directly. Otherwise, please review gsu.edu/esl.