Intensive Program in English as a Second Language (ESL)

UCB Suite 400
503-725-4088 | 503-725-2311 Fax
esl@pdx.edu

Mailing Address:
Intensive English Language Program
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751

Street Address:
Intensive English Language Program
527 SW Hall Street
University Center Building, Suite 400
Portland, OR 97201

PROGRAM INFORMATION

The Intensive English Language Program (IELP) offers courses designed to develop students’ competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The IELP offers a wide variety of courses to help students meet their goals. The IELP Intensive Program is offered throughout the regular academic year including the summer. There are two program options: (1) for students that desire academic preparation for undergraduate studies and (2) for students that desire academic preparation for graduate studies.

There are five levels, as well as a Pre-Entry Program for students with minimal English skills. New students must take the ESL placement exams given by the program the week prior to the new term. Students placed in the Pre-Entry Program must successfully pass that program before taking courses in Levels 1-5. Full-time students in the Pre-Entry Program register for 22 credits per term. Full-time students in Levels 1-5 register for 18 credits per term. For more information on the Intensive Program, see our IELP website: http://www.pdx.edu/esl/program-options.