Intensive English Program at Western Washington University

Bellingham- A great place to study!

Bellingham, population 78,000, is located 87 km south of Vancouver, Canada, and 145 km north of Seattle, Washington. It sits on Puget Sound, a part of the Pacific Ocean, and features:

• clean air
• a safe environment with friendly people
• lively downtown for shopping and music
• cool climate (not too hot, not too cold)
• many parks with lakes and waterfalls
• golf courses
• hiking trails throughout the city
• skiing, snowboarding, & ice skating nearby

Western Washington University

Recognized Excellence

For 11 years in a row, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Western Washington University as the best regional public university in the Pacific Northwest, and #2 in the western United States.

Ideal Size

With an enrollment of 13,000 students, Western Washington University is large enough to offer tremendous choice in academic programs, people to meet, and things to do, yet small enough that you won't get lost in the crowd.

Progressive Thinking

Western's community is socially and environmentally conscious. Thanks to a student-led initiative, Western is the recipient of a Green Power Leadership Award presented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Center for Resource Solutions.

Intensive English Program

Here in the IEP, you can Learn English to prepare for regular enrollment and degree program study at Western and other American colleges and universities or for business or social purposes. The IEP features

• Eleven-week intensive sessions beginning in January, March, and September
• Nine-week summer intensive session beginning in June
• One-on-one academic advising
• Pickup for new students from Bellingham International Airport
• New student orientation
• Oral fluency and college preparation programs
• Quarterly activities and banquet
• On- and off-campus housing
• Core English Program
• University Preparation Program
• Conversation, pronunciation, and oral fluency opportunities
• TOEFL (IBT) preparation course
• IELTS preparation course
• AEP - Direct Transfer from Community Colleges
• Pre-MBA/Graduate School Preparation

IEP students can use all the resources of Western Washington University

• Library
• Recreation Center featuring climbing wall and swimming pools
• Student Union
• Student Health Center & Counseling Center
• Outdoor playing fields and tennis courts
• Lakewood boating facility

All IEP offices and classrooms are on campus, and IEP students are well integrated into university life.