International Education - Intensive English Program (IEP)

Pierce College's Intensive English Program provides an excellent way to learn English quickly. It is a first-rate program with dedicated, qualified, and dynamic instructors who love teaching international students. In fact, most instructors and staff have lived and worked overseas themselves and speak Japanese, Korean, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, and more!

Full-time IEP students study English for 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The program is divided into four levels of instruction, from beginner to advanced. Classes are offered in grammar, writing, reading, listening and speaking. The sessions run for 10 weeks, but students may register for fewer weeks. (Students who do not enroll in a full session will have their tuition and fees pro-rated.)

How long a student spends in the program depends on a number of factors, including:

  • How much English they knew when they started.
  • Their goals.
  • How much effort they put into their studies.
  • Participation in extracurricular activities, such as theatre or International Club.
  • Whether they live alone, with an American family, or with friends from their country.

Many students need just one quarter in the IEP before they are ready to enter regular college classes. However, some may need three to six quarters to complete the program, depending on the above variables and other factors. For course information please follow this link:

Degree and Course Information - International Education

 

Additional information and updates about IEP are available on the IEP Coordinator's blog.

 

Admission information

To be eligible for Pierce College's IEP, students must be high school graduates or admitted to Pierce College's High School Completion program. Students who have not yet graduated from high school may enroll in the IEP only during summer quarter (June-August).

Students who complete the IEP have guaranteed admission to Pierce College's University Transfer or Professional/Technical programs.

General Inquiries

international@pierce.ctc.edu
Voice:253-964-6229
Fax: (253) 964-6256

Pierce College International Programs
9401 Farwest Drive S.W.
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
USA

Submission of Applications

internationalapp@
pierce.ctc.edu
Fax: (253) 964-6256

Pierce College International Programs
9401 Farwest Drive S.W.
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
USA

Study-Abroad Opportunities

for American students
Mary Meulblok
Voice: (253) 964-6725

The International Club

Jen Gruver
Voice: (253) 964-6656

Housing and Homestay

homestay@pierce.ctc.edu