Intensive English Program

The Intensive English Program (IEP) at St. John's University offers a full-time day intensive program of ESL courses, part-time classes, private classes and special short-term programs for groups.

Full-Time Day Intensive Classes

  • Fourteen-week fall and spring sessions and a five-week summer session
  • Full-time study – 18 hours per week in the Fall and Spring, 20 hours per week in the Summer 
  • Small classes
  • Beginning, intermediate and advanced levels
  • Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
  • Conversation partners
  • Computer labs
  • I-20s issued
  • On-campus housing available (Summer session)

Tuition
Fall session - $2,470 plus University fees
Spring session - $2,470 plus University fees
Summer session (5 weeks) - $1,320 plus University fees

The IEP is located on the campus of St. John's University in Queens, NY. The campus resides on almost 100 acres of beautiful grounds. The University has extensive recreational, sports, and dining facilities, as well as playing fields, modern buildings and a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline. The University’s location provides easy access to the many cultural, educational, commercial and religious resources of New York City.

Calendar
Fall Semester 2008
September 2 – December 12

Spring Semester 2008
January 28 – May 14

Summer Semester 2008
July 7 – August 7

Part-time day ESL/IEP classes
6 hours of instruction a week for 14 weeks. Beginner, intermediate, advanced levels. Choose one of the following classes: listening/speaking, reading or writing. Please call (718) 990-6845 or e-mail us at adamst@stjohns.edu for an application/more information.

Tuition
$850 plus fees

Private ESL/IEP classes (Independent Study)
One professor to one student. 12 hours of instruction total. Dates and times are arranged by the student and professor. Day, evening, and weekend hours available. Classes begin at any time during the semester. Classes are renewable if students wish to continue. Classes are designed to meet student's needs: conversation, speaking, pronunciation, accent correction, reading, writing, business writing, TOEFL preparation. Please call (718) 990-6845 or e-mail us at adamst@stjohns.edu for an application/more information.

Tuition
$780 ($65 / hour) plus fees

Calendar
Private Classes begin at any time.

New!
The IEP welcomes groups interested in studying English for short-term programs. Special group rates and on-campus housing available. Open to high school and university students, visiting scholars, educators and professionals, business men and women, government employees and organizations.

If you have further questions, you may contact us at:

Phone
(718) 990-6845
Fax
(718) 990-6119
E-mail
hakners@stjohns.edu
cutoloa@stjohns.edu

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Frequently Asked Questions
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