IELP Excel is designed for international students who are preparing for university admission in the United States. Students in the program will be able to simultaneously enroll in English language courses, including TOEFL preparation, and credit-bearing university courses from the program they want to pursue.
During the course of study, students will meet and get to know Temple faculty and have access to TOEFL preparation, academic counseling, and advising for admission into Temple or other universities. Temple University's facilities and student events are open to student enrolled in IELP programs. They will also have the opportunity to participate in field trips to Washington D.C., New York City, cultural and historical places in and around Philadelphia.
For students who successfully complete the IELP and the selected university course, they will receive a certificate and an official university transcript.
Requirements
Admission to IELP Excel is open to students with at least a high school diploma.
Required language proficiency is TOEFL 61 (iBt) / 173 (CBT) / 500 (paper-based) / IELTS 5.5 OR placement in Level 5 or 6 in all language skill classes (results of first week testing at the IELP).
Course Details
A description of the IELP curriculum is available here. Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 2:50 p.m.
IELP Excel students take 12 or 13 credits per semester, which includes 9 credits of English language courses, optional TOEFL preparation, and 3 or 4 credits of a university course from the program a student is interested in.
Descriptions of Temple University courses are available for undergraduate and graduate students.
