Texas International Education Consortium
Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP) [Austin, Texas]
HIGHLIGHTS
- Earn university credits and study English in Texas in a safe and supportive environment.
Since 1965, TIEC has helped more than 30,000 students and professionals from 131 countries to achieve their goals by strengthening their English skills and improving their communication skills. - The Texas University Pathway prepares you for college or university and offers conditional admission and TOEFL waivers to 20+ colleges and universities to students completing the highest language level at TIEP.
- Austin, dubbed Silicon Hills, is a Tech and entrepreneurship hub, Live Music Capital of the World, and voted twice the best city in the U.S. with 38 public universities all who share one common application.
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- Information
- About the ESL Program
- The Texas University Pathway program is designed to prepare university-bound international students for admission and academic success at Texas universities. The program is offered throughout the year, in the format of five 7-week sessions, for students with intermediate and advanced English proficiency. Each session, students receive 22-28 hours of instruction including 12 hours per week of intensive English learning, 2-8 hours per week of customized supplemental learning, and 6 hours per week of language lab activities. Program features include opportunities to audit university classes, online TOEFL preparation, guidance on navigating the university application process, internship and volunteer opportunities, student support services, advisor-guided student action plan, instructional materials, and more. TIEP offers an attractive Monday-Thursday class schedule with class activities designed to expose students to real world applications and American culture. TIEP is a proud member of EnglishUSA-the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP) and is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA).
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Type : Private
Establishment : 1965
Membership/Accreditation : EnglishUSA / CEA, AIRC
Enrollment : 150
Average Class Size : 12
Student Adviser : AvailableAirport Pickup : Available from School
Internet Access : Available, free
Tuition : Medium
Activities : Frequently Available
Location : Urban
Transportation : Bus, Taxi - A Message from School
Hello from Texas!
Thank you for your interest in the Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP), a division of the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC). We are pleased that our partnership with ApplyESL.com makes it possible for you to learn more about our high-quality programs focused on getting international students into Texas universities at a reasonable cost. We offer two courses, Texas University Pathway (T-UP) and ACCESS, both suitable for F-1 visa and I-20 eligible.
Our ACCESS program provides 12 hours of leveled intensive ESL courses in the morning combined with 6 hours of flexible language lab hours weekly, in a student-centered environment that provides varied, authentic, meaning-focused tasks to help you meet your academic, business, or communicative goals.
Our proven Texas University Pathway program combines morning courses and lab with supplemental afternoon electives customized to your needs, be it TOEFL or GRE preparation, individual or small group tutoring, or chances to audit university courses or take online classes with a dedicated instructor. We are proud that 85% of students completing the program matriculate into four-year colleges and universities. Students who enroll in this program have the opportunity to progress quickly through ESL and test preparation courses designed to improve college skills and ensure success.
Our TIEP instructors are highly-qualified educators and our innovative curriculum is student centered, contributing to our more than 50 years of success. My dedicated team of educators and administrators are here to help and guide you with improving your English proficiency and navigating the application and admission process to Texas universities. I look forward to welcoming you to Austin, Texas!
Heather Farmakis, Ph.D.
Senior Director of Global Learning, Texas International Education Consortium- CONTACT INFORMATION
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Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP)
1103 West 24th Street
Austin, Texas 78705-4603 U.S.A. -
- More Details
- Student Countries of Origin
- TIEP has welcomed more than 30,000 students from 131 countries around the world to experience life in the United States and concentrate on studying English. In recent years, students from an average of 25 countries have studied at TIEP each semester, including students from Asia (47%), the Middle East (34%), Latin America (14%), Africa (2%), and Europe (3%).
- Faculty Qualifications
- TIEP instructors are dedicated, experienced professionals. Each instructor holds either a master’s or doctoral degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), foreign language education or in related fields. Many TIEP instructors have lived and taught overseas and, on average, have fifteen years of extensive experience teaching English to students from around the world. The personal and academic qualities of all TIEP instructors make each uniquely qualified to offer meaningful language-learning opportunities and to be sympathetic to the issues important to international students.
- Housing
- While attending TIEP, students have the option to live in a variety of off-campus residences, including dormitories, apartments, homestays, or cooperatives. Students are encouraged to arrange housing as early as possible. TIEP may refer students to private off-campus apartments; however, it is the students’ responsibility to make their own arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.
- Surrounding Area
- Austin is the capital of Texas, and is located in the middle of the state along the Colorado River. Austin’s mild Southern climate offers an annual average of 300 days of sunshine and allows students to enjoy beautiful lakes, rivers, wooded hills, parks and cultural festivals throughout the year. Ranked as the “Best Place to Live in America” by US News and World Report, Austin offers everything from concerts, theaters and museums, to sports such as football, baseball, swimming, boating, soccer, tennis and golf. Austin is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World” and hosts several music festivals and events throughout the year
- About the College/University
- Since 1965, TIEP has helped more than 30,000 students and professionals from 131 countries to achieve their goals by strengthening their English skills and improving their communication skills. Throughout the years, TIEC has managed programs in more than 20 countries around the world, using the human and physical resources of its 32 affiliated universities. TIEC-associated universities offer more than 1,618 bachelor’s degree programs, 1,168 master’s degree programs, and 368 doctoral programs. The TIEC Board of Directors is comprised of chief executive officers and presidents of 31 public universities, guaranteeing the highest level of support for TIEC projects and programs.
- Conditional Admission / Credit Courses
- Conditional Admission to college and university partners is available for qualified students who successfully complete the university pathway program. TOEFL waivers to more than 20 universities are also available to students who qualify. Qualified students with advanced proficiency have the opportunity to earn transferable college credits while completing their ESL courses.
- Courses
Texas University Pathway
- About This Course
- The curriculum is designed to develop English language skills essential to succeed in an academic environment, enhance students’ vocabulary, presentation skills, and research and essay writing abilities. During the program, students will have the opportunity to earn university credits. All levels of instruction emphasize speaking and listening and also practice reading and writing appropriate in academic, social, and professional settings. The program cost includes tuition, books, health insurance, gym membership, tutoring hours, field trips, student activities, support services, personalized academic advising, and university application guidance.
- Course Data
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CLASS SIZE: 10-15 students CLASS LEVELS: 4 levels COURSE LENGTH: 7, 14, 21, 28 weeks MINIMUM AGE: 17 years old REQUIREMENT: TOEFL 32+ or IELTS 4+ or Duolingo 31+ or TIEP Placement Test 130+ (included in application fee) VISA INFORMATION: I-20 issued upon request HOUSING: Dormitory
Off-Campus Residence
Homestay - Dates
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- 2021/05/31
Choose 14, 21, 28, 35 Week Course from Starting Dates - Fees
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- APPLICATION FEE
- US $100
- TUITION FEE (2019)
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7 WEEKS US $3,500 - $4,750 14 WEEKS US $7,000 - $9,500 21 WEEKS US $10,500 - $14,250 28 WEEKS US $14,000 - $19,000 35 WEEKS US $17,500 - $23,750 - HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEE - N/A
- HOUSING FEE
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LENGTH HOMESTAY DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 4 WEEKS US $450 - $940 US $824 - $2,204 US $600 - $1,500 - Airport Pickup Service
- US $90
- Remarks / Other Information
- Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable. -
ACCESS (Austin Communication, Culture, English Student Success program)
- About This Course
- ACCESS program provides 12 hours of leveled intensive ESL courses in the morning combined with 6 hours of flexible language lab hours weekly, in a student-centered environment that provides varied, authentic, meaning-focused tasks to help you meet the students’ academic, business, or communicative goals.
- Course Data
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CLASS SIZE: 10 - 15 students CLASS LEVELS: 5 levels COURSE LENGTH: 7, 14, 21, 28 weeks MINIMUM AGE: 17 years old REQUIREMENT: TOEFL 32+ or IELTS 4+ or Duolingo 31+ or TIEP Placement Test 130+ (included in application fee) VISA INFORMATION: I-20 issued upon request HOUSING: Dormitory
Off-Campus Residence
Homestay - Dates
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- 2021/05/31
Choose 14, 21, 28, 35 Week Course from Starting Dates - Fees
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- APPLICATION FEE
- US$ 100
- TUITION FEE (2019-2020)
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7 WEEKS US $2,250 14 WEEKS US $4,500 21 WEEKS US $6,750 28 WEEKS US $9,000 35 WEEKS US $11,250 - HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEE - N/A
- HOUSING FEE
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LENGTH HOMESTAY DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 4 WEEKS US $450 - $940 US $824 - $2,204 US $600 - $1,500 - Airport Pickup Service
- US$ 90
- Remarks / Other Information
- Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable. -
- Location
United States Austin, Texas-
Location
Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP)
1103 West 24th Street Austin, Texas 78705-4603 U.S.A. - Getting To Your School
- From Austin-Bergstrom International Airport:
School provides airport pick-up service that costs US$90 and brings students directly to campus. Students are required to request airport pick-up service prior to departing their home country. Taxis are also available at the airport. It will cost approximately US$25 and will arrive on campus in 20 minutes.
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