Intensive English Program (IEP)
6 week program
About the Program
GSI offers two programs for students aiming to improve their academic English skills. All programs are run
by the Intensive English Center (IEC).
Intensive English Program (IEP)
The Intensive English Program (IEP) is a full-time program run by the Intensive English Center (IEC). It is designed to help international students with their academic English skills, communicative strategies, and intercultural competence.
Any students interested in improving their English language skills for personal, professional, or academic purposes are encouraged to enroll. There are no language proficiency or academic requirements.
Students participating in University Preparation 1 (UP 1) during GSI will follow the IEP schedule.
Course Description
New students must submit proof of language proficiency in the form of one of the tests
listed below. The minimum scores required for admission to the IEP are:
| Test | Score |
| TOEFL | 55 |
| IELTS | 4.5 |
| Duolingo | 80 |
Upon entering the Intensive English Program, new students will be placed in the proper
level in the Intensive English Center (IEC)'s curriculum sequence based on their submitted
language proficiency score.
| IEC 103 | IEC 104 |
| High Intermediate | Advanced |
Additional information about IEP coursework can be found on the IEC website.
Schedule (Tentative)
- Classes meet Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
- On Fridays and weekends, participants will attend tutoring, optional field trips, and cultural events planned by GSI and will have free time to enjoy activities of their own choice.
University Preparation Program (UP)
The 6 week summer session offers the quickest path to fulfilling your English language requirements and starting undergraduate studies at Stony Brook University.
Conditional Admission to Stony Brook University is required to apply for the UP program.
Benefits
- Degree Progress: Earn credits while enhancing English language skills
- Supportive Learning Environment: Benefit from group study halls, chat sessions, and GSAs
- Easier Academic Transition: Adjust to campus life and master SBU resources before matriculation
- Time & Cost Savings: Fast-track your educational goals by starting in summer
UP 1
Students participating in UP1 during GSI will follow the Intensive English Program (IEP) schedule. UP1 students will be registered full-time in the IEC 103 course.
- Achieve a B or better in IEC 103 to advance to UP2 in the Fall Semester.
UP 2
Students participating in UP2 during GSI will enroll the following courses:
- IEC 104 Advanced Academic English Course
- 3-Credit Academic Course
Step UP!
To matriculate to an undergraduate studies for the fall semester, you must:
- Achieve a B or better in IEC 104, and
- Achieve a 2.0 or better in Credit Courses