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Welcome to the IECP

If you are planning on attending Penn State or another American university but would like to improve your English, you’ve come to right place! Since 1976, the IECP has been Penn State’s premier intensive English program, offering courses in academic English to prepare the pre-matriculated student for undergraduate and graduate studies at an American university.  Experienced faculty engage students in a cutting-edge, comprehensive curriculum which includes grammar, oral communication, listening, reading, writing, and test skills in addition to providing opportunities to connect with current Penn State students and classes.

PSU News
  • Barron discusses student progress, pandemic planning at Trustees meeting On Sep 18, 2020 With the fall semester underway, Penn State President Eric J. Barron described the ongoing comprehensive COVID-19 planning efforts and potential mitigation steps the University is prepared to take across its campuses in a presentation to the Board of Trustees (Sept. 18). Highlighting the “extraordinary efforts” of students, faculty and staff given challenging times, he also shared updates related to student progress, research and fundraising.
  • Masser, Jubelirer named emeriti members of Penn State Board of Trustees On Sep 18, 2020 Former Penn State Board of Trustees Chairman Keith E. Masser and former Pennsylvania State Sen. Robert “Bob” C. Jubelirer were both conferred the rank of trustee emeritus on Sept. 18, in recognition of their years of meritorious service to the board and the University.
  • Abe Harpster elected to Board of Trustees executive committee On Sep 18, 2020 The Penn State Board of Trustees elected Abe Harpster as an at-large member to its executive committee on Sept. 18.
The IECP Blog
  • Unprecedented stay-at-home order means remote learning for IECP, PSU On Apr 02, 2020 Pandemic impacts local community On Monday, March 16th 2020, after a week of spring break, Penn State, like so many other institutions, had its first day of remote, synchronous classes as a result of the looming threat of COVID-19. In the two weeks that followed, the world watched as more and more cases of coronavirus […]
  • DISSA answers questions regarding COVID-19 On Mar 20, 2020 https://global.psu.edu/covidintlfaq IECP students can visit the site above for answers to questions regarding online study and travel.
  • IECP students enjoy new, creative experiences On Nov 26, 2019 All Penn State students are currently on break for the Thanksgiving holiday. However, it’s a great time to reflect on all the exciting events that have taken place at the IECP! Sure, students have been busy editing research papers, preparing presentations, and gearing up for their upcoming final exams, but in addition to these important […]
  • Fall semester is underway…including a new special topics course! On Sep 06, 2019 Welcome new students! The IECP welcomed new students from seven countries to begin another fall semester. Our news students come from Brazil, China, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and UAE! Exciting things happening in Special Topics classes This semester, the IECP offers three Special Topics classes: Modern Topics, Creative Expression and Science. Special Topics classes […]
  • The IECP enjoys nearby park for awards ceremony On Aug 02, 2019 Because of the IECP’s location downtown and close proximity to the Sidney Friedman Park, the end-of-semester awards ceremony was held outside this semester on July 26…an IECP first! It was truly a perfect setting to enjoy a picnic and play some outdoor activities. Relieved of all coursework, students tossed a Frisbee, passed a soccer ball, […]
  • The arts are in the air… On Jul 09, 2019 Many students from around the world come to Penn State to study at its renown STEM programs. In fact, many IECP students usually have plans to enter engineering departments. However, the IECP knows it’s also important to cultivate students’ involvement in the arts. The arts can help students think differently, in new ways. Recently, the […]