Programs and Costs

• No visa required
• No application fee
• Courses range $75 - $375 [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:
Fall 2020 Information

Registration Dates:
Session A: August 31 - September 25 
Register by: August 27

Session B: October 5-30
Register by: October 1

Session C: November 9 - December 4
Register by: November 5

Other: 
Advanced English for EFL Teachers Session 1: September 14 - October 23 
Register by: September 10 
NOTE: Session 2 topic and dates will be announced later this fall

16 Week Semesters:
Fall - begins mid-August
Fall 2020 - August 13 - December 13
Spring - begins in early January
Spring 2021: January 8 - May 8

Estimated Per Semester Cost

Fall 2020:*
All classes to be held online in 4-week cycles. Learn more and register for Fall..

Spring 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.

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.