University of Oregon English preparation
If you are conditionally admitted to a University of Oregon (UO) degree program and are unable to provide an updated English test score, you’ll first need to join an Intensive English Program at the on-campus American English Institute (AEI). Once you’ve successfully completed the program, you’ll be fully admitted to your degree program.
What is the American English Institute?
The American English Institute (AEI) is based on campus at the University of Oregon. It’s home to UO’s Intensive English Program, which you’ll be required to join if you’re conditionally admitted to a degree program at the University.
As well as English support from expert tutors, you’ll benefit from a personally assigned “Conversation Partner” to practice with. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to practice your English outside the classroom too, by taking part in fun activities like mini-golf, ice skating and day trips to the Oregon coast.
Want to learn more about the AEI experience?
Why study with the American English Institute?
18 hours
of core courses per week
6 hours
of elective courses
Homestay options
so you can live with a local American family
Study English for academic purposes
combined with general English and cultural classes
Fun social activities
like day trips to explore Oregon
Made for international students
to prepare you for an easy transition into a US academic environment
To qualify for the Intensive English Program at UO’s American English Institute, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
- hold a high school diploma
- have a conditional offer to study at UO
You don’t need an English proficiency score for admission to the Intensive English Program, but you may be asked to take the AEI placement test.
Types of English preparation programs at UO
You have two course options at the American English Institute, which are taught on campus at the University of Oregon.
OPTION 1
Intensive English Program (10 weeks)
For students who have a conditional offer for a degree at UO.
Note: IEP level 6 must be completed before transitioning into your undergraduate program.
OPTION 2
Intensive English Program (4 weeks)
For students who have a conditional offer for a degree at UO, and an English language level only slightly below degree admission requirements.
