Join a world-class institution!
A premiere intensive English language program, founded in 1976.
Partners with the Global Engagement Community (GEC) on-campus living option
Offers cutting-edge instruction as part of a rigorous academic English curriculum.
Special programming upon request (e.g., legal English, short-term courses, language advising, etc) Contact us for information!
Offers additional tutoring, activities, and other language services for students through the IECP Student Center.
Offers IECP Certification to meet Penn State’s English language requirements.
Part of the Department of Applied Linguistics, whose faculty are experts in effective second language learning and teaching techniques.
Intra-institutional collaborator of EPPIC (English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center), a research and service organization that fosters dynamic intercultural communication within the university community.
Mission Statement
Accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) and belongs to English USA, the American Association of Intensive English Programs.
Onward to Penn State: Offers Concurrent Enrollment Program to students who have successfully completed or are completing the highest level of the IECP. Allows students to enroll in both IECP and Penn State undergraduate courses.
The IECP: High quality academic English preparation
For more than 40 years, the IECP at Penn State has been welcoming students like you. IECP courses focus on preparing students to enter degree programs at U.S. universities through instruction in English language and academic skills. IECP teachers are faculty in the College of the Liberal Arts, Department of Applied Linguistics and have earned their master’s degree and have significant academic English teaching experience in the U.S. and overseas. In addition, the IECP provides supports students throughout their studies via the Student Center, which provides tutoring, workshops, activities, and other language-support services.
The IECP is among an elite group of programs worldwide that are accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation. The IECP also is a member of English USA, the American Association of Intensive English Programs, as well as UCIEP, the University and College Intensive English Program Consortium.
Penn State: One of America’s Most Respected Universities
Penn State is a leading research university, known around the world for its excellence in engineering, business, the sciences, agriculture, and high-tech innovations.
- In 2017, Penn State was ranked number 36 in the U.S. by the Center for World University Rankings. See Penn State News for the press release.
- Penn State is listed among top universities in North America by Times Higher Education in its world university rankings.
- US News and World Reports World’s Best Universities lists Penn State in its Top 100 Universities.
- Newsweek magazine names Penn State as one of its top 50 global universities.
Global Culture
While studying in the IECP, you can make friendships with students from other countries that can last a lifetime. Learning about each other as you learn English makes the IECP a wonderful place to gain more understanding about many different cultures.
The IECP recommends the Global Engagement Community (GEC) on-campus living option.
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs of Study
When you study English at the IECP, your classes help to prepare you for studies at Penn State or other English-medium universities. The IECP also offers Certification for qualified students to meet Penn State’s English Proficiency Requirement.
State College: A great place to live!
The IECP is a part of Penn State’s flagship campus, University Park, which is located in State College, Pennsylvania. This college town is one of the safest cities in the United States, with an “A+” rating from Niche, a neighborhood analytics web service. The city offers a variety of outdoor sporting activities such as mountain biking, hiking, golf, and fishing, as well as rich cultural sites such as The State Theatre, Tussey Mountain Amphitheatre and the Bryce Jordan Center, which hosts nationally-renown performing arts including dance, theatre and live music as well as film festivals and screenings. Take a look at happyvalley.com to see everything the region has to offer!
Join a world-class program and a world-class institution!
A premiere intensive English language program, founded in 1976. |  Partners with the Global Engagement Community (GEC) on-campus living option |
Offers cutting-edge instruction as part of a rigorous academic English curriculum. |
Special programs include: evening TOEFL and IELTS courses, summer programs, and more! Contact us for information! |
Offers additional tutoring, activities, and other language services for students through the IECP Student Center. |
Offers IECP Certification to meet Penn State’s English language requirements. |
Employs experienced and professional instructors to help you reach your goals. |
Part of the Department of Applied Linguistics, whose faculty are experts in effective second language learning and teaching techniques. |
Intra-institutional collaborator of EPPIC (English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center), a research and service organization that fosters dynamic intercultural communication within the university community. |
Located at the University Park campus of Penn State, in Central Pennsylvania: a safe and beautiful area of the United States. |
Accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) and belongs to English USA, the American Association of Intensive English Programs. |
Onward to Penn State: Offers Dual Enrollment Program to students who have successfully completed or are completing the highest level of the IECP. Allows students to enroll in both IECP and Penn State undergraduate courses. |
