In Worcester State University’s Intensive English Language Program, you decide what is right for you. We offer full- and part-time options that fit your busy life. Learn at your own pace and make new friends along the way.
Benefits of Worcester State’s Intensive English Language Program:
Buddy Program In the Buddy Program, volunteers from the Worcester community open their hearts and homes to IELI students for 1 – 3 hours a week. Students have the chance to learn about U.S. culture and practice having conversations in English in informal settings while forming potentially lifelong friendships. Contact Leah Guzman for more information.
In the Buddy Program, volunteers from the Worcester community open their hearts and homes to IELI students for 1 – 3 hours a week. Students have the chance to learn about U.S. culture and practice having conversations in English in informal settings while forming potentially lifelong friendships. Contact Leah Guzman for more information.
For the Intensive Program, fall and spring semesters are approximately 14 weeks long. The summer session is 10 weeks long. Students have attended from one semester to multiple semesters depending on their need and entry level.
There are 8 levels of instruction at IELI from beginner to near fluent. Sometimes students from two different levels may be combined in the same class. Students with basic skills will be placed at the level closest to their ability, based on their placement test results.
At the end of each semester, instructors in each class write an evaluation of students’ progress based on outlined objectives for each level. Students who have met or exceeded their level objectives move to the next level.
When you complete a semester and receive satisfactory evaluations from from instructor(s), you will receive an official Worcester State University certificate.
Worcester State University is a one-hour train ride to Boston and a three-hour train ride to New York City.
Yes, you can take classes from 1 to 4 days per week depending on your immigration status. If you are here on an F-1 visa, you must take classes all 5 days to meet your immigration requirements.
Occasionally, dormitory rooms are available to IELI students on the Worcester State University campus. Please check with ieli@worcester.edu about possible availability.
Additionally, IELI students often find apartments for rent in the Worcester area. For rental listings online, please visit: Worcester Craigslist, Worcester Telegram & Gazette, or search for: “apartments in Worcester, MA.”
