
About
Since 1967, the Intensive English Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has helped thousands of international students develop their English language proficiency and intercultural skills for future study or work.
Students in our program appreciate the excellent instruction by highly qualified faculty, the diversity of courses tailored to meet their language and professional-training needs, the rich variety of social, cultural, and recreational activities, and the opportunity to make friends from all over the world.
Our students enjoy all of the advantages of being part of a world-class university with more than 55,000 students. The Intensive English Institute is located in the heart of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus in central Illinois, a micro-urban community of 120,000 people just 210 km south of Chicago, 270 km northeast of St. Louis and 200 km west of Indianapolis.
Why should you study at the IEI?
- Accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), which requires English language programs to meet 54 standards of excellence.
- Carefully and expertly designed English courses.
- Excellent teachers with strong professional backgrounds and experience.
- Small class sizes and affordable costs.
- Access to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s world-class facilities.
- Social, cultural, and volunteer events on campus and in the community.
- Cultural diversity in your classes and in the community.
- Based in the friendly community of Champaign-Urbana, Illinois.
Global Education and Training
The IEI is a unit of Global Education and Training in Illinois International. Global Education and Training provides a gateway to expertise at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign through high-quality, customized training programs.

Learn English at Every Level
The Intensive English Institute has provided excellent, accredited English language instruction for more than 50 years.