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• Tutorium in Intensive English
• English for International Professionals Series
• Chicago, Communication and Culture
• What our alumni have to say
• Accreditations and Affiliations

Tutorium in Intensive English (TIE)

Who?

Established in 1978, the Tutorium in Intensive English is known for its professional faculty, committed students, multi-media computer facilities, competitive fees, and convenient location. Our reputation for excellent instruction and service brings more than 300 international students to Chicago each year.

The Tutorium in Intensive English is located on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago, the largest public, research University in the Chicago area. Just a mile from the city center, the Tutorium offers a variety of field trips and activities designed specifically to help students explore and experience American culture and life.

What?

• 6 levels of instruction, beginning to advanced
• 20-25 hours of class per week
• 12 students in an average class
• 140-170 students each session
• Special topic elective class week each session
• Designated computer laboratories with ESL software

To help with university admission, we offer:

• The Institutional Testing Program (ITP) TOEFL
• College admission seminars
• Counseling and assistance with university admissions

Learn more.
Select your academic preferences.

Where?

Chicago, the 3rd largest city in the U.S., is a friendly city with a rich culture to offer students.

• World-famous museums
• Celebrated architecture
• A variety of cultural and historical attractions
• Vibrant nightlife with jazz and blues
• Beaches and lakefront activities
• World-class shopping on the Magnificent Mile, State Street, and beyond
• More four-star restaurants than any other U.S. city, a wide variety of cuisines from U.S. regions and all over the world, and inexpensive dining
• Transportation and financial center
• Easy and dependable public transportation system

When?

Interested?
Inquire now to get started.

How much?

Note: Only full-time (20+ hours per week) are eligible for a Form I-20.
Part-time students do not qualify for Form I-20 issuance.

How to Apply to the Intensive English Program:

1. Complete the online application
2. Answer all questions on page one
3. Print your application
4. Sign your application

• Carefully follow the directions on page two
• Include your bank letter
• Include your affidavit of support (if necessary)

See uic.edu/depts/tie/apply.html for details about the I-20 and F-1 student visa application process, for which you must pay an Application Fee of $150:

• Mail a check with your application to
  Tutorium in Intensive English (M/C 324)
  1333 South Halsted Street, Suite 260
  Chicago, Illinois 60607-5019
  USA
• Pay by credit card, via our secure website, PayTIE.com.

Let's get started!
Tell us about you.

English for International Professionals Series
uic.edu/depts/tie/engforprof.html

English for International Professionals Series (EIPS) is for non-native English speaking professionals and academics who need to improve specific areas of their English communication skills. We offer both in-class and online courses. All the courses are small and intimate, leaving room for personal and direct help.
Please note: Our EIPS courses (including the TOEFL preparation course) are not full-time courses, and therefore do not issue Form I-20s.

Advanced Pronunciation Skills
Tuesday and Thursday (8 weeks), 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee: $700 ($650 for UIC faculty, staff, and students)

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Presentations and Public Speaking
Wednesday (8 weeks), 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $450 ($400 for UIC faculty, staff, and students)

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Advanced Writing and Grammar Workshop
Monday and Wednesday (8 weeks), 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee: $700 ($650 for UIC faculty, staff, and students)

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Online Effective Professional Writing Program
Part I: Online Grammar for Self-Editing
Five-Week Course Schedule
Fee: $350 ($300 for UIC faculty, staff, and students)

Part II: Online Writing and Composing
Five-Week Course Schedule
Fee: $350 ($300 for UIC faculty, staff, and students)

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Conversation and Vocabulary Skills Builder
Monday and Wednesday (8 weeks)
Daytime Class: 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Evening Class: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee: $700 ($650 for UIC faculty, staff, and students)

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The TOEFL iBT Preparation Course
Friday (10 weeks), 9:30am – 1:30pm
Fee: $900 ($875 for UIC faculty, staff, and students)
Tuition includes all class materials.

or

Saturday (10 weeks), 9:30am – 1:30pm

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Chicago, Communication and Culture
uic.edu/depts/tie/ccp.html

• Monday through Thursday, for three weeks during July
• Instruction from 9:30am – 11am, and tours of the city from 11am – 1pm
• Fee: $975, which includes all course materials
• Registration Deadline: Early June. (Late registration is possible if space permits.)
• Registration and Payment Form: uic.edu/depts/tie/ccpapp.html
• Housing: Accommodation in a furnished residence hall on the University of Illinois campus is available. Housing payment deadline is early June.

What our alumni have to say...

The TIE program really helped me a lot to get ready for the real university life in the States. The classes that the Tutorium offer really focus on the academic setting, so I wasn't too embarrassed when I took the first "real" class at UIC. The Tutorium program is great if you want to keep your academic career in the States. The classes reflect so many aspects of real academic classes in the States, so at the end, you will be very prepared to pursue your academic career in the U.S. -- Jinsun Baek, South Korea

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When I attended TIE, I enjoyed meeting students from all over the world; I am still in touch with many of them. Another thing that I liked about TIE was the small class size; I felt that teachers gave more attention and care more about their students. Finally, I had so much fun on all the activities that the TIE organized during each semester, from baseball games to ice skating. Without doubt, attending TIE has been one of my best experiences in life. -- Francisco Daniel Anaya-Diaz, Mexico

Accreditations and Affiliations

The Tutorium in Intensive English is accredited by CEA, the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, through the year 2017. We are also members of the Association of American Intensive English Programs (AAIEP), University and College Intensive English Programs (UCIEP) and NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

We invite you to join us! We look forward to welcoming you to the Tutorium in Intensive English at the University of Illinois at Chicago. To learn more, review all of our programs and select the ones that interest you. Then complete the inquiry form, and we will respond to you directly. You may also visit uic.edu/depts/tie.