About AEP
AEP Meets You Where You Are
WWU’s Academic English Program meets you where you are in intermediate to advanced English learning and helps you improve from there.
AEP provides learning opportunities for students who are:
- preparing to study in U.S. colleges or universities.
- looking to further their professional career.
- looking to improve their English language skills in an immersive, supportive environment.
- interested in having a rich cultural experience on a U.S. university campus.
Receive quality instruction from highly trained WWU faculty. In addition, be supported by friendly staff who engage you in weekly activities and cultural experiences.
Study at Your Level
Though WWU’s IEP and AEP combined consist of six levels of instruction, ranging from Level 1 (Beginning) to Level 6 (University Prep), there is now focus on intermediate and advanced learners in Level 4 to Level 6. After you apply, you will take an online placement test and be placed in the appropriate level.
*Please note: some levels may not always be offered based on student enrollment each quarter.
- Level 1: Beginning
- Level 2: Early Intermediate
- Level 3: Intermediate
- Level 4: Early Advanced
- Level 5: Advanced*
- Level 6: University Prep*
*Students can now earn up to 15 credits toward WWU graduation with any undergraduate degree in AEP levels 5 and 6. This equals one full quarter of undergraduate study.
IEP Courses
Levels 1-4 Offer the Following Courses
Develop comprehension, vocabulary, and critical analysis skills.
Learn to write grammatically-correct sentences, focused paragraphs, and well-organized essays.
Increase understanding and use of grammatical structures as they support other English language skills.
Develop listening and oral production skills to increase confidence using English in both everyday and academic/professional situations.
Levels 5 and 6 Offer the Following Courses
Use university-level and technical readings to work on advanced reading skills. Learn how to make inferences, draw conclusions, and read critically.
Work on higher-level academic writing, with an introduction to research methods and writing. Learn to perform the writing tasks required at U.S. universities. Develop skills valued in international business settings.
Gain confidence discussing complex ideas and presenting in front of an audience. Practice completing university-level coursework with academic support from IEP instructors.
IEP Level Approximation to Standardized Tests
WWU strives for accurate placement and wants you to be in the best learning environment.
See how your standardized test scores translate to AEP level in the table below. Note that the AEP does not guarantee this level. Your true level will be decided using WWU's placement test where teachers assess your current skills.
IEP Level Placement Table
|
IEP Level |
PBT TOEFL |
IBT TOEFL |
IELTS |
DSE |
EIKEN |
TOEIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Basic |
272-310 |
≤ 19 |
≤ 1.0 |
0-250 |
|
|
|
1 |
311-350 |
20-29 |
≤ 1.0 |
|
|
|
|
2 |
351-389 |
30-39 |
2.0 |
3 |
255-400 |
|
|
3 |
390-429 |
40-49 |
3.0 |
Pre 2 |
|
|
|
4 |
430-469 |
50-59 |
4.0 |
Pre 2 |
405-600 |
|
|
5 |
470-509 |
60-69 |
5.0 |
3 |
2 |
|
|
6 |
510-549 |
70-79 |
6.0 |
4 |
2A |
605-700 |