Intensive English Program Fall II 2026

This program is designed to help learners gain a functional command of English through grammar, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It caters to beginning English speakers as well as advanced students seeking to enter a higher-education program. New students will be placed in appropriate levels according to their performance on a placement test.
Classes meet Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-1:20 p.m. In addition to core courses (24 hours a week), students may register for elective courses for an additional fee. Electives are offered Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon.
The Intensive English Program offers the following:
o Individualized attention
o Highly skilled instructors
o Exam preparation for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
NOTE: Prospective students must register to take the placement test by submitting all the necessary documents. International applicants who require an I-20 Form must submit all the required documents to ELI by the submission deadline found in the Calendar and Fees section of the ELI webpage on ppp.utep.edu.

Placement Exam: Please contact p3lang@utep.edu to schedule your placement exam prior to the start of class. For this course, your point of contact is Program Manager, Maria Placencia at (915) 747-8474 and mgplacencia@utep.edu. If you experience any issues related to your class (such as access, instructor delays, or technical problems), please contact your Program Manager directly.