The Intensive English Program

ST.  MARY’S UNIVERSITY

S A N A N T O N I O , T E X A S

Intensive English Program (IEP)

The Intensive English Program (IEP) at St. Mary’s University provides international students and the San Antonio community with the training necessary to gain proficiency in English language skills as pre-academic preparation or professional development.

For students who do not meet the University’s English language proficiency admission requirements, the IEP helps them develop the requisite level of proficiency in order to engage in post-secondary or graduate studies. Professionals will also find an opportunity to enhance critical oral and written communication skills.

In addition, the IEP offers family members of international students an opportunity to develop English language skills during their stay in San Antonio.

About the Program

• The program is composed of three levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

• Each 13-week level entails 300 hours of course and lab work

• A certificate of completion is awarded to individuals who successfully complete all three levels

• Classes cover listening and speaking; writing; reading and vocabulary; grammar; critical thinking and study skills; and TOEFL/IELTS preparation

• Each class is limited to 10 participants

Admission Requirements

Applicants must:1. Be at least 18 years of age2. Be a high school graduate

or equivalent3. Have proof of English proficiency

through:- a minimum TOEFL

score of 340 paper-based/ 60 computer-based/ 18 Internet-based or a minimum IELTS of 4; or

- successful placement into the beginner level through a program administered diagnostic test

4. Have proof of health insurance5. Show proof of having received

the meningitis vaccine (Menactra or Menveo), if participant is under age 22

Apply now at www.stmarytx.edu/intensive-english

San Antonio Quick Facts

• Third-fastest growing city in America and seventh largest U.S. city

• Among the top 10 cities in the U.S. for happiest young professionals (Forbes)

• Eleventh in the U.S. for job growth (Forbes)

• Hundreds of hotels, restaurants, night spots and shops line downtown including the River Walk below street level

• San Antonio was named in 1691 by Spanish explorers who first saw the San Antonio River on the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua

Tuition

$2,500 for full time 12-18 hours weekly plus lab* $1,700 for part time up to 11 hours weekly plus labFor more details go to www.stmarytx.edu/intensive-english*Students studying on an F-1 or J-1 visa are required to take 18 hours.

Insurance Requirements

Students must show proof of health insurance that meets state requirements.

Participants with F, H or J visa types have the option to purchase the St. Mary’s University Students Health Insurance Plan. Participants on St. Mary’s student health insurance have access to the Student Health Center. These services are available during the time the participant is enrolled in the IEP.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM

One Camino Santa MariaSan Antonio, Texas 78228

www.stmarytx.edu/intensive-english

A Catholic and Marianist Liberal Arts Institution

For more information:www.stmarytx.edu/intensive-english

Questions? Contact intensive_english@stmarytx.edu

St. Mary’s University, founded in 1852 by Marianist brothers and priests, is the first institution of higher

learning in San Antonio and the oldest Catholic university in Texas and the Southwest. A nationally

recognized liberal arts institution with a diverse student population of nearly 4,100 from all faiths and backgrounds, St. Mary’s provides the ideal setting for an Intensive English Program. Located on 135 acres northwest of downtown San Antonio, the St. Mary’s

campus is a comfortable environment for learning and is also convenient for those who want to explore the

lively and interesting city.