UNLV Intensive English Program
English Language Study for All
The UNLV Intensive English Program offers non-credit-bearing English classes to international and domestic students interested in learning English and improving their oral and written communication skills. This is a SACM-approved program.
Benefits of UNLV's Intensive English Program:
Achieve Your Goals
- Receive up to 20 face-to-face hours of ESL Instruction per week and 320 per semester in a small group format among diverse students from all over the world.
Quality Instruction
- Experience English instruction tailored to your individual language needs.
- Learn from dedicated expert ESL instructors with advanced degrees and extensive teaching experience.
Certificate of Completion
- Receive a certificate of completion useful for proof of English proficiency for employment
Application Deadlines
| Spring 2025 |
December 1, 2024 (Initial F-1 students) |
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January 17, 2025 (all other students) |
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| Fall 2025 |
July 1, 2025 (Initial F-1 students) |
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August 22, 2025 (all other students) |
Intensive English Program Checklist
International Student (F1 and J1 Visas)
to Apply to the Intensive English Program.
- Financial Certification Form
- Bank Letter
- Passport Photo
New students have several options for initial placement. Please contact the ELC by emailing elc@unlv.edu or calling 702-895-3925 about submitting test scores or transcripts.
The ELC will provide a link for tuition payment via email.
- I-20 will be issued after application completion
Domestic Student (U.S. Resident or U.S. Citizen)
to Apply to the Intensive English Program.
New students have several options for initial placement. Please contact the ELC by emailing elc@unlv.edu or calling 702-895-3925 about submitting test scores or transcripts.
The ELC will provide a link for tuition payment via email.
Session Dates
Full-time International and Domestic Students
16-weeks
| Payment Deadline | Session | Start Date | End Date |
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| January 10 | Spring | January 21, 2025 |
May 17, 2025 |
| August 15 | Fall | August 25, 2025 | December 11, 2025 |
Program Costs*
Full-Time* Option, 16-Weeks
| Tuition | $4,500.00 |
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| Mandatory Fees | $1,059.99 |
| Total | $5,559.00 |
| Tuition | $4,500.00 |
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| Mandatory Fees | $901.00 |
| Total | $5,401.00 |
Part-Time** Option, 16-Weeks
| Tuition | $1,125.00 |
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| Mandatory Fees | $271.00 |
| Total | $1,396.00 |
| Tuition | $2,250.00 |
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| Mandatory Fees | $481.00 |
| Total | $2,731.00 |
| Tuition | $3,375.00 |
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| Mandatory Fees | $691.00 |
| Total | $4,066.00 |
*All costs are subject to change without prior notice.
*The prices above do not include textbook, RebelCard fee, health services and insurance, and Student Recreation and Wellness Center costs.
IEP Class Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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| 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Reading & Vocabulary | Writing | Reading & Vocabulary | Writing | Cultural Workshops 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Break | Break | Break | Break | English Tutoring 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| 1:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Listening & Speaking | Grammar | Listening & Speaking | Grammar | |
| Student Activities 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Tutoring | Game Time | Sport Activities | Global Thursday |
*Student Activities and course schedule are subject to change.
Course Levels
| Level | Intensive English Program Class Title |
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| Advanced |
Advanced Speaking & Listening |
| High Intermediate |
High Intermediate Speaking & Listening |
| Intermediate |
Intermediate Speaking & Listening |
| High Beginner |
High Beginner Listening & Speaking |