- Intensive English language training for university-bound students as well as those who need to improve their English for personal and professional reasons in a student-centered, nurturing environment. - There is so much to discover in Greensboro—for culture and arts discoveries includnig museums, Broadway and local theatre, movies, galleries, coffee bars, concerts in the park, opera, ballet, and the symphony. - Upper level students in IEP may receive instruction in English for Science and Technology and English for Law program.
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Nationalities of students include Asian(Korean, Japanese, Chinese..),Latin American and European. The percentage may vary each month.
Conditional Admission
Some students have strong academic backgrounds and training but have not had enough preparation in English, as measured by the TOEFL test. These students are given conditional admission to. They attend INTERLINK to improve their English. When they complete INTERLINK's English program, they are fully admitted. No TOEFL score is required in this instance.
INTERLINK Language CenterAbout the
The INTERLINK Language Center, based at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), provides ESL (English as a Second Language) training, cultural orientation, and academic preparation as well as help with university placement and conditional admission. INTERLINK strive to assure a successful and memorable educational experience in the United States for international students. INTERLINK's program is specially designed for students who plan to pursue higher education at an American university. During students' stay at Greensboro, students can enjoy number of art and cultural offerings of the city-musical, opera, art museums and professional sports games. At University of North Carolina Greensboro, students can get the best of both world in academic and new cultural experiences.
INTERLINK International InstitutesAbout the
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), also known as UNC Greensboro, is a public university in Greensboro,North Carolina, United States and is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina system. However, UNCG, like all members of the UNC system, is a stand alone university and awards its own degrees. UNCG is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctoral degrees. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate, 61 master's and 26 doctoral programs. The university's academic schools and programs include the College of Arts & Sciences, the Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics, the School of Education, the School of Health and Human Sciences, the Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering (one of the first such schools in the nation), the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (affectionately known as the School of Performing Arts), the School of Nursing, Continual Learning, Graduate School, Warren Ashby Residential College and Lloyd International Honors College. The university is also home to the nationally renowned Weatherspoon Art Museum, which features one of the largest and most impressive collections of modern American art in the country. The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships.
Focus of Study : This program is an Intensive English language training for university-bound students as well as those who need to improve their English for personal and professional reasons in a student-centered, nurturing environment. Its Academic Focus is primarily on English for Academic Purposes, English for Law (VU), andEnglish for Business (VU).
Benefit, Goal of this course : -Academically qualified, serious students-Experienced, full-time faculty with MA or PhD degrees in ESL, Linguistics or related fields-Concurrent university courses for qualified students-Student-centered, communicative curriculum-Computer-based learning materials-TOEFL waiver for qualified students at selected universities-Access to university facilities & activities as well as use of university computers and internet-Assistance with conditional admission for qualified students-Assistance with housing and host families-Academic advising and university placement assistance-Opportunities for students to develop critical and analytical thinking skills and become independent learners.-Instruction in English for Business, English for Law, and English for Specific Purposes(ESP) as needed.-Integrated formal and experiential learning. -A student-centered curriculum emphasizing content-based learning-A holistic, pedagogically sound, approach to instruction in English for academic purposes in supportive nurturing environments.
Curriculum : The well-defined, five-level curriculum is specifically designed for university-bound students. Therefore, it emphasizes the communicative use of English, academic skills, and cultural orientation. The instructors of IEP help students pass through the various stages of adjustment and emotional growth in their new environment and promote mutual understanding and positive relationships on campus and in the community. At Colorado School of Mines, upper level students may receive instruction in English for Science and Technology (EST) and at Valparaiso University, law students wishing to receive LLM degrees may enroll in the English for Law (EL) program. Each level has 8 to 12 students.
Classroom Hour : Course schedule may vary for each level. 23 hours per week, Monday to Frida.
Focus of Study : This program is an Intensive English language training for university-bound students as well as those who need to improve their English for personal and professional reasons in a student-centered, nurturing environment. Its Academic Focus is primarily on English for Academic Purposes, English for Law (VU), andEnglish for Business (VU).
Benefit, Goal of this course : -Academically qualified, serious students-Experienced, full-time faculty with MA or PhD degrees in ESL, Linguistics or related fields-Concurrent university courses for qualified students-Student-centered, communicative curriculum-Computer-based learning materials-TOEFL waiver for qualified students at selected universities-Access to university facilities & activities as well as use of university computers and internet-Assistance with conditional admission for qualified students-Assistance with housing and host families-Academic advising and university placement assistance-Opportunities for students to develop critical and analytical thinking skills and become independent learners.-Instruction in English for Business, English for Law, and English for Specific Purposes(ESP) as needed.-Integrated formal and experiential learning. -A student-centered curriculum emphasizing content-based learning-A holistic, pedagogically sound, approach to instruction in English for academic purposes in supportive nurturing environments.
Curriculum : The well-defined, five-level curriculum is specifically designed for university-bound students. Therefore, it emphasizes the communicative use of English, academic skills, and cultural orientation. The instructors of IEP help students pass through the various stages of adjustment and emotional growth in their new environment and promote mutual understanding and positive relationships on campus and in the community. At Colorado School of Mines, upper level students may receive instruction in English for Science and Technology (EST) and at Valparaiso University, law students wishing to receive LLM degrees may enroll in the English for Law (EL) program. Each level has 8 to 12 students.
Classroom Hour : Course schedule may vary for each level. 23 hours per week, Monday to Frida.
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
On-campus housing is available to all applicants who enter the program in January or August and plan to study at INTERLINK for an entire semester (two terms).
Student Health Insurance: Travel insurance is not the same as health insurance. INTERLINK requires students who are studying on an F-1 visa and their dependents
to have health insurance. Travel insurance is designed for people traveling to cover cancellations, personal belongings and only emergency medical treatment,
whereas international health insurance is designed to cover inpatient treatment check-ups and continuing treatment of chronic conditions abroad.
Housing and Meal Plans:
If you are planning on staying in the UNCG dormitories, please let us know as soon as possible. On-campus housing must be confirmed at least 15 weeks
prior to the start of the program. On campus housing is in high demand and UNCG may not have dorm housing available.
All students who choose to live in the dorms during the academic year (August – May) must also choose a meal plan, which can be used at the on-campus dining hall.
Pricing varies depending on the type of room and meal plan you choose.
Surrounding Area
UNCG is located in Greensboro, North Carolina’s third-largest city. It’s about halfway between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The Blue Ridge Mountains are just a 2-hour drive to the west; the Atlantic Ocean is 3.5 hours to the east. The population of Greensboro is 270,000. The Piedmont Triad area (including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point) is home to 1.6 million people. There are 10 other four-year colleges and universities in the Piedmont Triad. There is so much to discover in Greensboro—museums, Broadway and local theatre, movies, galleries, coffee bars, concerts in the park, opera, ballet, and the symphony. Students also enjoy the nightlife in downtown Greensboro, where there are dozens of restaurants and nightclubs. The city’s outstanding parks and recreation system puts the “green” in Greensboro with more than 170 parks, gardens, and facilities. So there are plenty of options - tennis, golf, swimming, biking, volleyball, or simply enjoying the miles of greenways. Greensboro is also home to the largest water park in the Carolinas, Wet ’n Wild Emerald Pointe. For those who prefer winter sports, the Greensboro Ice House is open year-round for skating and hockey. Greensboro Coliseum, just a mile from campus, is the home court for UNCG’s men’s basketball team and hosts a variety of sporting events and concerts throughout the year. Baseball fans enjoy watching Greensboro Grasshoppers play in their downtown stadium, and soccer fans cheer for the Carolina Dynamo.
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