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Intensive English Program

USA

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What will I learn?

This course series helps international students meet their personal, academic, and professional goals through intensive English language study. Our exceptional professors and state-of-the-art technology ensure a superior program of instruction.

Program description

The Intensive English Program is a multi-level academic preparation course designed to help international students make the transition to American academic life. Our exceptional professors and state-of-the-art technology ensure a superior program of instruction.

The program offers three levels of study based upon students’ proficiency levels:

  • Intermediate
  • High Intermediate
  • Advanced

Mission

The mission of the Intensive English Program is to assist adult international students in meeting their personal, academic, and professional goals through intensive English language study.

Goals

  • To prepare international students for admission to Virginia Tech and other U.S. institutions through rigorous, progressive English language training.
  • To develop students’ English language learning strategies and critical thinking skills to promote lifelong language development.
  • To educate students about U.S. culture to prepare them for success in their academic and/or professional lives in the U.S.
  • To increase diversity in the university's student population by enabling outstanding international candidates to meet English language admission requirements.
  • To foster integration with and enrichment of the university community, local community, and global community by providing meaningful intercultural opportunities and experiences.

Which department am I in?

Language and Culture Institute

Study options

Full Time (1 semester)

Tuition fees
US$19,520.00 per year
USD $9,760 per semester for Fall and Spring; USD $7,840 per semester for Summer. This fee is for 2022-23 and it may be subject to change in the coming year.
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Virginia Tech

925 Prices Fork Road,

BLACKSBURG,

Virginia,

24061, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To qualify for Pre-AVT Intensive English, you must have graduated from secondary school and be 17 years of age or older.

English Language Scores:

Level 300 (Intermediate):

TOEFL iBT - 27

IELTS - 4.0

Pearson Test of English (PTE) - 23

Duolingo English Test (DET) - 55

Level 400 (High Intermediate):

TOEFL iBT - 35

IELTS - 5.0

Pearson Test of English (PTE) - 35

Duolingo English Test (DET) - 75

Level 500 (Advanced):

TOEFL iBT - 54

IELTS - 5.5

Pearson Test of English (PTE) - 42

Duolingo English Test (DET) - 85

Application Deadlines: Fall - July 25; Spring - Dec. 20; Summer - April 25.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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