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Improve your academic English

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UW - Eau Claire's ESL classes are for learners who want to improve their academic English to enroll in a degree program either at UW - Eau Claire or other U.S. academic institutions.

Students in the IEP take 4 classes each semester at either the 200 Intermediate or 300 Advanced Level. Students will meet the English proficiency requirements at UW-Eau Claire if they successfully complete the 300 Advanced Level of the Intensive English Program. Click here for more information.

 

IEP Course Descriptions

All courses listed below are offered every semester. A Placement Test will be given to students to determine what level they will begin in. 

200 Level - Intermediate
300 Level - Advanced

Continual Assessment and Feedback

Throughout the semester, the instructor of each class will design and administer regular content examinations for that class. These will include both oral and written tests, project work, and performance and proficiency assessments. At the conclusion of the semester, each instructor will submit a final grade for each participant.

ESL Program Placement (TOEFL and ACTFL)

Below are our two levels and their equivalencies by exam score. Students will take a placement exam during orientation week at UW-Eau Claire. Students who test lower than our lowest level, may be required to transfer to another program that offers the appropriate level.

Level TOEFL iBT ACTFL
200 Level 48-65 Intermediate mid writing
Intermediate high speaking
300 Level 66-74 Advanced low writing
Advanced mid speaking

 

Contact us

Want to learn more? Please reach out to us! 

Email: esl@uwec.edu
Phone: 715-836-4411
Fax: 715-836-4948

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