Program Overview

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.

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.
• SACM Approved Program.

Application Deadlines

• Spring 2026: December 1, 2025 (Initial F-1 students), January 16, 2026 (all other students)
• Fall 2026: July 1, 2026 (Initial F-1 students), August 21, 2026 (all other students)

Intensive English Program Checklist

International Student (F1 and J1 Visas)

• Apply to the Intensive English Program.
• Submit Documents: Financial Certification Form, Bank Letter, Passport Photo.
• Submit Test Scores and Transcripts.
• Pay Tuition.
• Receive I-20 after application completion.

Domestic Student (U.S. Resident or U.S. Citizen)

• Apply to the Intensive English Program.
• Submit Test Scores and Transcripts.
• Pay Tuition.

Session Dates

Full-time International and Domestic Students

• 16-weeks
  • Payment Deadline: January 9, Session: Spring, Start Date: January 19, 2026, End Date: May 14, 2026
  • Payment Deadline: August 14th, Session: Fall, Start Date: August 24, 2026, End Date: December 8, 2026

Program Costs

Full-Time Option, 16-Weeks

• F-1 International Student Tuition: $4,500.00
• Mandatory Fees: $1,212.00
• Total: $5,712.00
• Domestic Student Tuition: $4,500.00
• Mandatory Fees: $1,050.00
• Total: $5,550.00

Part-Time Option, 16-Weeks

• Domestic Student: 1-Course Tuition: $1,125.00
• Mandatory Fees: $309.00
• Total: $1,434.00
• Domestic Student: 2-Course Tuition: $2,250.00
• Mandatory Fees: $556.00
• Total: $2,806.00
• Domestic Student: 3-Course Tuition: $3,375.00
• Mandatory Fees: $803.00
• Total: $4,178.00 *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

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 | Academic Communication and Culture | Listening & Speaking | Academic Communication and Culture | 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 ---|--- Advanced | Advanced Speaking & Listening, Advanced Reading & Vocabulary, Advanced Writing, Advanced Grammar, English for Specific Purposes: English for Hospitality High Intermediate | High Intermediate Speaking & Listening, High Intermediate Reading & Vocabulary, High Intermediate Writing, High Intermediate Grammar, English Elective: English through Sports and Leisure Intermediate | Intermediate Speaking & Listening, Intermediate Reading & Vocabulary, Intermediate Writing, Intermediate Grammar, English Elective: English through American Culture High Beginner | High Beginner Listening & Speaking, High Beginner Reading & Vocabulary, High Beginner Writing, High Beginner Grammar