IEP is More Than a Language Program

Throughout the program, the IEP team assists students in all aspects of their learning and living experience from day one of their arrival. The relationship continues even after they graduate from IEP as our faculty and advisors maintain close contact with former students. The IEP provides a family-like atmosphere and students create lasting relationships with WWU students, teachers, and the Bellingham community

They are immersed in American culture and English language from day one and throughout their program duration. Students learn the basics in the classroom and apply what they have learned during the many co-curricular and extra-curricular activities out in the campus and local community. 

Curriculum is integrated with students’ experience outside the classroom and with every day life. We understand that learning extends beyond the classroom and your teachers are here for you to guide the process

Living on campus provides a steady connection to American culture, academic life, social life, and allows students to create a strong base of friends. However, your international student advisor can also help you locate off-campus housing if preferred. 

Class sizes are limited to no more than 15 students which allows your teachers  to provide you with more one-on-one guidance. Student-to-student exchanges are much more frequent and you are able to use the language your are acquiring

IEP students may also enroll in a Global Pathway Program at the Western Washington University International Study Center and earn credits towards their degree while also studying English.

Students can choose to study the International Year to prepare for a range of undergraduate degrees or a Pre-Master’s Program to prepare for the Master of Business Administration. Upon successful completion, students can progress to degree-level study at Western Washington University

All IEP Level 6 students take a university-level class and are much better prepared for undergraduate coursework. This also allows you to become more comfortable with the American way of teaching and learning and advance your academic coursework. Students may choose to audit a university-level class.  This allows you to gain a better understanding of the degree program you have chosen.

Our well-qualified teachers provide you with a rigorous academic experience but also take a great deal of interest in your personal and student-life experiences during the program.

LCP follows an “Interdisciplinary Learning Model” which means that you and other IEP students may participate in many student-related activities across adult customized programming, youth programming, and WWU student activity programming. TOEIC Personal Tutoring, Academic Experiences, Student Organizations, Professional Observations and Career Experience, and  the Service Learning Program are just a few options you will have access to via IEP.