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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

Spring 2026

December 1, 2026 (Initial F-1 students)

January 16, 2026 (all other students)

Fall 2025

July 1, 2025 (Initial F-1 students)

August 22, 2025 (all other students)

Intensive English Program Checklist

International Student (F1 and J1 Visas)

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 or transcripts.

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 or transcripts.

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
January 9 Spring January 19, 2026

May 14, 2026

August 15 Fall August 25, 2025 December 11, 2025

Program Costs*

Full-Time* Option, 16-Weeks

F-1 International Student
Tuition $4,500.00
Mandatory Fees $1,212.00
Total $5,712.00
Domestic Student
Tuition $4,500.00
Mandatory Fees $1,050.00
Total $5,550.00

Part-Time** Option, 16-Weeks

Domestic Student: 1-Course Tuition
Tuition $1,125.00
Mandatory Fees $309.00
Total $1,434.00
Domestic Student: 2-Course Tuition
Tuition $2,250.00
Mandatory Fees $556.00
Total $2,806.00
Domestic Student: 3-Course Tuition
Tuition $3,375.00
Mandatory Fees $803.00
Total $4,178.00

*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
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
Advanced

Advanced Speaking & Listening
Advanced Reading & Vocabulary
Advanced Writing
Advanced Grammar
or
English for Specific Purposes: English for Hospitality

High Intermediate

High Intermediate Speaking & Listening
High Intermediate Reading & Vocabulary
High Intermediate Writing
High Intermediate Grammar
or
English Elective: English through Sports and Leisure

Intermediate

Intermediate Speaking & Listening
Intermediate Reading & Vocabulary
Intermediate Writing
Intermediate Grammar
or
English Elective: English through American Culture

High Beginner

High Beginner Listening & Speaking
High Beginner Reading & Vocabulary
High Beginner Writing
High Beginner Grammar