UNLV Intensive English Program
English Language Study for All
The UNLV Intensive English Program offers non-credit-bearing English classes to international and domestic students interested in learning English and improving their oral and written communication skills. This is a SACM-approved program.
Benefits of UNLV's Intensive English Program:
Achieve Your Goals
- Receive up to 20 face-to-face hours of ESL Instruction per week and 320 per semester in a small group format among diverse students from all over the world.
Quality Instruction
- Experience English instruction tailored to your individual language needs.
- Learn from dedicated expert ESL instructors with advanced degrees and extensive teaching experience.
Certificate of Completion
- Receive a certificate of completion useful for proof of English proficiency for employment
Application Deadlines
| Fall 2024 |
July 1, 2024 (initial F-1 students) |
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August 23, 2024 (all other students) |
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| Spring 2025 |
December 1, 2024 (initial F-1 students) |
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January 17, 2025 (all other students) |
Intensive English Program Checklist
International Student (F1 and J1 Visas)
Create a Profile to Apply to the Intensive English Program.
- Financial Certification Form
- Bank Letter
- Passport Photo
New students have several options for initial placement. Please contact the ELC by emailing elc@unlv.edu or calling 702-895-3925 about submitting test scores, transcripts, or scheduling and interview as an alternative.
The ELC will provide a link for tuition payment via email.
- I-20 will be issued after application completion
Domestic Student (U.S. Resident or U.S. Citizen)
Create a Profile to Apply to the Intensive English Program.
New students have several options for initial placement. Please contact the ELC by emailing elc@unlv.edu or calling 702-895-3925 about submitting test scores, transcripts, or scheduling and interview as an alternative.
The ELC will provide a link for tuition payment via email.
Session Dates
Full-time International and Domestic Students
16-weeks
| Payment Deadline | Session | Start Date | End Date |
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| August 16 | Fall | August 26, 2024 |
December 14, 2024 |
| January 10 | Spring | January 21, 2025 | May 17, 2025 |
Program Costs*
Full-Time* Option, 16-Weeks
| Tuition | $4,500.00 |
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| Mandatory Fees | $1,059.99 |
| Total | $5,559.00 |
| Tuition | $4,500.00 |
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| Mandatory Fees | $901.00 |
| Total | $5,401.00 |
Part-Time** Option, 16-Weeks
| Tuition | $1,125.00 |
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| Mandatory Fees | $271.00 |
| Total | $1,396.00 |
| Tuition | $2,250.00 |
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| Mandatory Fees | $481.00 |
| Total | $2,731.00 |
| Tuition | $3,375.00 |
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| Mandatory Fees | $691.00 |
| Total | $4,066.00 |
*All costs are subject to change without prior notice.
*The prices above do not include textbook, RebelCard fee, health services and insurance, and Student Recreation and Wellness Center costs.
IEP Class Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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| 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Reading & Vocabulary | Writing | Reading & Vocabulary | Writing | Cultural Workshops 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Break | Break | Break | Break | English Tutoring 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| 1:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Listening & Speaking | Grammar | Listening & Speaking | Grammar | |
| Student Activities 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Tutoring | Game Time | Sport Activities | Global Thursday |
*Student Activities and course schedule are subject to change.
Course Levels
| Level | Intensive English Program Class Title |
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| Advanced |
Advanced Speaking & Listening |
| High Intermediate |
High Intermediate Speaking & Listening |
| Intermediate |
Intermediate Speaking & Listening |
| High Beginner |
High Beginner Listening & Speaking |