General Program Information
- Classes meet Monday to Thursday on the University of Kentucky campus.
- Classes are interactive and include:
• Homework
• Reports
• Presentations
• Participation
• Tests and quizzes - Students receive 20 hours/week of instruction:
• Listening/Speaking
• Reading
• Writing
• Grammar
Study Time by Starting Level
- Below Level 1: about 18 months.
- Level 1 or 2: about 12 months.
- Level 3 or 4: about eight months.
- Level 5: about four months.
- Note: It is normal to repeat a level. Learning English takes time.
Changing Your Level
Continuing Students:
- Must have all A grades.
- Must take the iTEP test before orientation.
- Cost: $24.
- Select “University of Kentucky - Center for English as a Second Language” to send scores.
New Students:
- Must take the iTEP test before orientation.
- Cost: $24.
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Select “University of Kentucky - Center for English as a Second Language” to send scores.
Intensive English Program
Student Learning Outcomes by Skill & Level
| Skill Area | Levels 1–2 (Foundational) | Levels 3–4 (Intermediate) | Levels 5–6 (Advanced) |
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