
The Tseng College
Intensive English Program
Welcome to the Intensive English Program at California State Northridge.
We hope to see you soon!
The Intensive English Program (IEP) offers instruction at nine English proficiency levels, ranging from beginning to advanced.
Advanced Levels
Students acquire a high degree of English fluency and communicate easily in work, social, or American university settings.
Intermediate Levels
Students improve their English fluency, practice basic techniques for university study, and become comfortable in a variety of communicative situations.
Beginning Levels
Student develop basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
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| RC = Required Class RE = Required Elective AC = Activity Class | |||
Required Courses provide instruction in all language skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary. (15 hours/week)
Elective Courses are offered in areas such as Pronunciation, TOEFL Preparation, Grammar, Conversation, Street Talk (slang), and Vocabulary. (5 hours/week)
Activity Courses provide students the opportunity to study subjects of interest and practice English, including such topics as American Films and Culture, TOEFL preparation, and Business. (3-12 hours/week)
Advanced level students may substitute optional University Credit Courses for one or more of their English courses, and begin work toward an undergraduate or graduate degree.
| 2008 - 2010 Dates and Costs | |||||||||
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| Term | Orientation | Start Date | End Date | Weeks of Instruction | Tuition | Application Fee | Housing & Meal Plan | Application Deadline | |
| IEP | Conditional Admit to CSUN** | ||||||||
| Fall Mid-Entry 09 | Oct. 14 | Oct. 19 | May 20 | 24 weeks | $7,800 | $100 | $8,500 | Sep. 22 | Aug. 22 |
| Spring 2010 | Jan. 13 | Jan. 18 | May 20 | 16 weeks | $5,200 | $100 | $5,300 | Dec. 19, 2009 | Nov. 23, 2009 |
| Spring Mid-Entry 2010 | Mar. 17 | Mar. 22 | July 30 | 16 weeks | $5,200 | $100 | $5,580 | Feb. 17, 2010 | Jan. 17, 2010 |
| Summer 2010 | June 2 | June 7 | July 30 | 8 weeks | $2,600 | $100 | $2,560 | May 02, 2010 | Apr. 02, 2010 |
| Fall 2010 | Aug. 11 | Aug. 16 | Dec. 10 | 16 weeks | $5,460 | $100 | $5,580 | July 11, 2010 | Jun. 11, 2010 |
| PLEASE NOTE: DATES AND COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE | |||||||||
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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FOR REFUND POLICY SEE http://tsengcollege.csun.edu/forms/Tseng_IEP_Refund_Request.pdf
Apply for the Intensive English Program now!
See also: University Placement Service, Semester at CSUN Program
