Academic English at IELI

IELI prepares students for university success. Students attend 20 hours of class per week, Monday through Friday plus weekly labs. The university hosts language exchange socials, an IELI conversation partner program, and a variety of other co-curricular activities to keep you both learning and engaged using English. Classes are conveniently located in Marquis Hall. In addition to class time, students should expect to spend 15 to 20 hours per week on homework.

6 Levels of English proficiency, (*Beginning - Advanced)
Five 8-week terms offered each year: Fall I, Fall II, Spring I, Spring II, Summer
Standardized curriculum aligns well with UNT's expectations and goals

*New students must have some beginning English skills before attending classes. Students must be able to read and write simple sentences in English, understand and use basic vocabulary, and follow simple directions in order to start at IELI.

All new students take a placement test to determine English language proficiency.

Two hour test to assess listening, reading, grammar and composition skills
Preparation is not required | Test is administered on the first day of orientation
Test results determine level placement | Test results are available within the week

International students who have taken TOEFL iBT or IELTS within the last 12 months may place directly into an advanced level.

TOEFL iBT Score	IELTS Score	IELI Level	Time to Completion
50 (minimum)	5.0 with all section scores 5.0 and above	4	3 terms (6 months)
55 with all section scores 13 and above	5.5 minimum test score	5	2 terms (4 months)
60 with all section scores 16 and above	5.5 with all section scores 5.5 and above	6	1 term (2 months)

Submit test scores

Official scores must be submitted at least one week prior to orientation

Students who have completed IELI level 6 meet the English language proficiency requirement for admission to UNT.

Students enrolled in level 6 with conditional admission to an undergraduate degree at UNT may enroll in two UNT courses while completing IELI level 6.

Dual Enrollment is ONLY available to eligible students who have completed at least one term at IELI
Students meet with an advisor to determine eligible classes
Some classes require college/department approval