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Intensive English Language Institute

Intensive English Language Institute


The best location, price, and program for excellent learning
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Contact Intensive English Language Institute
Shaughnessy Administration Building
4th Floor
Division of Graduate and Continuing Education
Suite A-418
ieli@worcester.edu
508-929-8031
Mailing Address
486 Chandler Street,
Administration Building, 4th floor
Worcester, MA 01602 USA

Who Are We?

Located in beautiful Central Massachusetts, just one hour from Boston and four hours from New York City, the Intensive English Language Institute is an affordable high quality Institute that can meet your English language learning needs.

The Intensive English Language Institute at Worcester State University helps non-native English speakers gain language and social literacy. The institute offers students the opportunity to attain English language fluency and U.S. cultural competencies to succeed in college or university studies, to advance professionally, and in reaching personal goals.

IELI was founded in 1999, to provide support to international students matriculated into WSU.  It has since grown into a robust program of its own with two distinct study tracts:

  • The Intensive Program offers a rigorous immersive program that can be taken full or part time.  Taken full time this program satisfies Student (F) visa requirements while providing an immersive experience designed to help students not only gain fluency but prepare for college/university studies or higher level professional language skills.
  • The Community Program provides a part time night option that is designed for those who have busy lives but need to learn or improve their English language skills for life and advancement in their employment.  Less rigorous than the Intensive Program, the Community Program gives students the help they need to improve their communication skills.  This program can also satisfy the educational component necessary for an Au Pair visa.

IELI is part of Worcester State’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education.

IELI’s student body includes immigrants and those on a variety of visas, to include F-1 (students), R (religion based), B (tourists), and more. The institute has hosted students from over 100 countries who have ranged in ages from 16 – 80 years old with an equally wide range of education levels including high school graduates, engineers, clergy of all faiths, medical professionals, and Ph.D. holders to name only a few.

Worcester State University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE), and the University Continuing Education Association.

The Intensive English Language Institute is also a member of MaCIE and ISAG, groups designed to support and promote high quality English Language Programs.

Learn English effectively and cost-efficiently when you join one of our programs

The Intensive English Language Institute offers two study options along with free tutoring, when available, for enrolled students.

Intensive ESL Program

Prepare for college/university entrance in the United States or enhance your professional image with in-depth English-language study options. Choose between the full 20 hour immersive experience, or tailor the number and topic of classes to your specific need.

Community ESL Program

Choose this affordable part time night offering to improve your English for work, professional advancement, or communication fluency.

ESL Tutoring

Enrolled ESL learners can receive tutoring to assist with skills like listening, speaking, and writing to improve grammar or vocabulary.

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Contact Intensive English Language Institute
Shaughnessy Administration Building
4th Floor
Division of Graduate and Continuing Education
Suite A-418
ieli@worcester.edu
508-929-8031
Mailing Address
486 Chandler Street,
Administration Building, 4th floor
Worcester, MA 01602 USA
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Worcester, Massachusetts 01602
508-929-8031
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