What are the IEP Admission
Requirements?
Students must have a high school diploma or be at least 16 years
old.
What is the tuition for the full-time
program?
The cost of the Fall and Spring semester is $2,470 per semester
plus fees. The cost of the Summer session is $1320 plus fees. Books
are extra, approximately $200 per semester.
Do I have to pay the whole tuition bill
immediately or can I pay my tuition bill in
installments?
St. John's has a payment plan that allows you to spread your
payments over several months. You may pay one-half of your bill
when you register, one-fourth of your bill approximately one month
after school begins, and the last one-fourth of your bill one month
later. There is an additional $100 charge for choosing the payment
plan.
How long is a semester?
The Fall and Spring semesters are 14 weeks. The Summer session is 5
weeks.
How many hours of class are there a
day?
In the Fall and Spring semester there are three to four hours of
class per day, five days a week. In the Summer session there are
five hours of class per day, four days a week.
How many hours of class are there a
week?
There are 18 hours of class per week in the Fall and Spring
semesters.
Are there evening classes?
The full-time program has day-time classes only. (Evening hours are
available for private ESL classes.)
Can I choose my own schedule?
No. Classes run from 8 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., 9 a.m. - 12
p.m., 12 - 3 p.m., or from 3:15 - 5:15 p.m.
depending on the level. Classes are everyday Monday through Friday
in the Fall and Spring semesters and in the Summer semester,
classes are Monday through Thursday.
What is the class size?
The average class size is 12 to 15 students.
What qualifications do the teachers
have?
All of the IEP teachers have Master's degrees and years of
experience teaching ESL.
What countries do the students come
from?
The students are from all over the world: Europe, Asia,
Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Africa, etc.
How many levels do you have?
There are four levels: beginner, low intermediate, high
intermediate, and advanced.
How are students placed?
Before students can register, they must take the IEP
Placement Test. After students have applied, they must call the IEP
office at (718) 990-6845 to register for the test.
Can I study part-time?
Yes. The IEP offers part-time day classes and private ESL classes.
Please call (718) 990-6845 for further information.
Can I choose a particular
skill?
You can choose a particular skill (listening/speaking, reading, and
writing) as a part-time day IEP/ESL class.
Do you have a course for TOEFL Preparation
only?
The advanced level uses TOEFL preparation material as part of the
curriculum. However, we do not have a class that focuses
exclusively on TOEFL preparation. We offer TOEFL preparation in
private ESL classes.
Is there a registration
deadline?
Students should register as early as possible to reserve a seat.
However, we do accept late registration if there are seats
available. Private ESL students can register at any time.
How do I apply?
You can print the application form for
the full-time program only on this Web site, fill it out, and send
it with the application fee. You can call us
at (718) 990-6845 if you would like to receive one in the mail.
Applications for part-time and private classes, please call us.
Can I get a student visa? Do you issue
I-20s?
Yes. The Office of
International Student Services processes I-20s. Contact that
office for information at (718) 990-6083 or via e-mail: iss@stjohns.edu.
Will I receive a certificate at the end of
the course?
Yes. A certificate is given provided the student has met academic
and attendance requirements.
Is student housing available?
Yes. There are residence halls, with greater availability
for the Summer session.
Do you offer scholarships?
No. However, religious workers receive a 50% discount.
Is a TOEFL score required?
No. Students will be given an IEP placement test.
Can I apply to St. John's University for a
degree after completing the IEP ?
Yes. Many students apply to St. John's while they are in the IEP.
If they are accepted academically to a degree program, no TOEFL is
required.
May I take credit courses at the same time
as I am taking the IEP?
IEP students who have been accepted by St. John's
University in a degree program may be allowed to take one
three-credit course when they are in Level 4 if they arrange it
with their academic advisor.