- No visa required
- No application fee
- Courses range $160 - $425 [Register and Pay]
- All instructors have at least ten years of experience teaching English and hold graduate
degrees in TESOL, English, or similar
- All students who successfully complete a course will receive a certificate from Western
Carolina University
Course Information, Register, and Pay:
Spring 2021 Information
Registration Dates:
Session A: January 25 – March 12, 2021
Register by: January 18
Session B: dates will be announced later this spring
16 Week Semesters:
Spring - begins in early January
Spring 2021: January 8 - May 8
Fall - begins mid-August
Estimated Per Semester Cost
Spring 2021:*
All classes to be held online. Information will be available the beginning of December
2020.
Fall 2021:*
Program Fee:$4350
Required Fees: $1804
On-Campus Housing and Meals: $4864**
Health Insurance: $562***
Books: $150
TOTAL: $11 730
Cost of Attendance Includes:
Program tuition, placement testing, campus + program orientation, social activities,
cultural events, and IEP specific student support.
Full-time students receive a WCU Student ID Card, university email address, and access
to important university services (academic library, computer labs, writing tutors,
health center, counseling center, state-of-the-art gym and athletic facilities.)
The student ID card grants free admission to all university sports "home" events and
significant discounts on campus-sponsored music and theater productions.
Levels and Curriculum:
The IEP offers three levels of study and 18+ hours of instruction each week. Learn more about our program.
* All amounts are in USD. Costs are estimates and subject to change. No refunds will
be issued following registration.
** Cost is an estimate based on a popular residence hall and meal plan. Contact us
at iep@wcu.edu for more detailed information.
*** Geo Blue Insurance costs are based on a weekly rate. Health insurance is purchased
each semester by the student, with assistance from the WCU IEP office. Personalized
quotes are available. Contact us at iep@wcu.edu for a quote based on your arrival and departure dates.
Semester Options:
8 week semester, begins in early June
Summer 2021 (Projected): June 7 - August 7
Program Costs
Summer 2021, 8 Week Semester:*
Program Fee: $2910
Required Fees: $855
On-Campus Housing and Meals: $2394
Health Insurance: $260**
Books: $150
TOTAL: $6569
Cost of Attendance Includes:
Program tuition, placement testing, campus + program orientation, social activities,
cultural events, and IEP specific student support.
Full-time students receive a WCU Student ID Card, university email address, and access
to important university services (academic library, computer labs, writing tutors,
health center, counseling center, state-of-the-art gym and athletic facilities). The
student ID card grants free admission to all university sports "home" events and significant discounts
on campus-sponsored music and theater productions.
Levels and Curriculum:
The IEP offers three levels of study and 18+ hours of instruction each week. Learn more about our program.
* All amounts are in USD. Costs are estimates and subject to change. No refunds will
be issued following registration.
** Geo Blue Insurance costs are based on a weekly rate. Health insurance is purchased
each semester by the student, with assistance from the WCU IEP office. Personalized
quotes are available. Contact us at iep@wcu.edu for a quote based on your arrival and departure dates.
Individualized programs are available to groups of 12 or more confirmed participants.
Contact us at iep@wcu.edu to discuss your needs and begin building your tailored program. We look forward to
hearing from you.
