The ALI's Intensive English Program (IEP) has small classes and dedicated instructors and staff. Classes are designed for success in English fluency and for your cultural enrichment. The IEP offers up to 16 weeks of intensive instruction during the fall and spring semesters. Students receive 20 hours of instruction per week (Sample Class Schedule). Courses are available for beginning level students, as well as intermediate and advanced students. 

IEP Levels and Classes

Starting Fall 2025, the ALI will have three levels and three classes: 

• Levels 1, 2, and 3
• Writing and Grammar, Reading and Vocabulary, and Speaking and Listening

Learn about our courses and levels here. 

A student's movement through the program is determined by their performance/grade in their classes. It typically takes students one semester to complete each level. 

Fall 2025 Dates and Deadlines

The IEP has three start dates each semester; one regular and two late start dates. Only new students are allowed to use the late start dates. Students who come late join the classes that started at the beginning of the semester.  

Application Deadlines for F-1 visa holders are set six weeks before the start of classes. If you need more time to get your visa, please submit your application before the deadline.

Fall 2025 Costs

1. Base tuition
2. Undergraduate-Non Resident tuition
3. Student Life fee
4. ISAO fee
5. International Student Health Insurance (required)
6. Orientation fee (new students only)

• August 25 - December = $7,034.10
• September 22 - December = $5,800.50
• October 13 - December = $4,170.00

For a more detailed description of costs, check out our Program Costs page.