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TIEP - Texas Intensive Language Program

1103 W. 24th Street Austin, Texas, Austin, Texas 78705-4603, USA
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TIEP is an accredited, nonprofit organization established in Austin, Texas in 1965. TIEP offers two course options: ACCESS ESL and the Texas University Pathway program.

The ACCESS program is a flexible, student-centered, intensive English program that offers the opportunity to improve your English to ACCESS better jobs, ACCESS education, and ACCESS your community. The Texas University Pathway program is for students seeking a rigorous preparatory experience or for students who may need extra help preparing for university.

Both programs meet in five 7-week sessions per year, with start dates in January, March, June, August, and October, and both offer the following:

*A full-time (18 hrs/week) F-1 eligible program in Austin, Texas.

*Convenient Monday - Thursday schedule allows plenty of time to explore Texas.

*Student-centered, balanced curriculum to help students meet their communications, business, and academic goals.

*Included with tuition: instructional materials, cultural activities, and excursions

*Classes are available for all levels.

*Cconditional and TOEFL waivers to 20+ Texas universities and colleges

*Instructors with master’s or Ph.D. degrees

*Assistance with housing and visas

*Convenient location in the West Campus area of Austin near apartments, dormitories, restaurants, shops, and the University of Texas at Austin

Year opened
1965
Number of classrooms
21

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Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

TIEP has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in USA. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Angelo State University
Austin Community College
Dallas Baptist University
Lamar University
Midwestern State University
Sam Houston State University
Schreiner College
Southwest Texas State University
Southwestern University
St. Edwards University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Sul Ross State University
Tarleton State University
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Texas Wesleyan University
University of Houston, Victoria
University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
West Texas A&M University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at TIEP - Texas Intensive Language Program varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 25.

TIEP teaches students from all over the world, including:

South Korea
30%
Saudi Arabia
9%
Mexico
8%
Vietnam
8%
Brazil
7%
Japan
7%
Qatar
6%
Thailand
4%
China
3%
USA
3%
Colombia
2%
Venezuela
2%
Benin
1%
Costa Rica
1%
Ecuador
1%
Equatorial Guinea
1%
Germany
1%
Honduras
1%
Myanmar
1%
Oman
1%
Russia
1%
Spain
1%
Switzerland
1%

School holidays

TIEP does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

TIEP is located in the West Campus area of Central Austin. Austin is the 11th most populous city in the U.S. with 932,000 residents and is one of the most interesting and enjoyable places to live in the United States. Its residents are among the most educated and creative in the U.S., helping to make Austin a very dynamic city and a major center of high technology. In U.S. News and World Report’s 2017 Best Places to Live list, Austin ranked #1 among the USA’s 100 largest metropolitan areas.

TIEP is close to the outstanding facilities of The University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin). In their leisure time, students can enjoy the services of the UT-Austin Texas Union, the campus student union. Texas University Pathway participants enjoy membership at The University of Texas Recreational Sports organization and can use the campus gymnasiums, swimming pools, tennis and racquetball courts, and other sports facilities. Nearby are several museums featuring anthropological, historical, and art exhibits and Austin is renowned for its lively nightlife and active lifestyle.

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Almaamari

It was interesting experience. The teachers were very helpful and I got the chance there to meet new friends. However, it's little bit
challenging to perfect the language there if you stayed for short time because you are among other international students who are also learning as you, so you won't always know weather your sentences are right or wrong ! That's how I felt, but this might also be good to boost your confidence in speaking.

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Duration of study
30 weeks
Date of study
18 Oct 2015 - 15 May 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Thanks to TIEP I was able to speak English in only one year."

Joana Carvalho

When I first arrived in the United States, I couldn't communicate with people because my English was too basic for me to engage in conversation. In only one year studying at TIEP I improved my English significantly. The teachers are friendly and patient. The classes are mostly focused on English for academic purposes. This means that, after finishing the course, you will be prepared to enroll in a university or even face a job interview with confidence. The only critique I have of the program is that I would have liked to learn more informal English (conversational English) instead of mainly academic vocabulary. Other than that, my experience at TIEP was great and the program was extremely helpful.

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Duration of study
50 weeks
Date of study
1 Jun 2015 - 20 May 2016
Would you recommend this school?
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"My English has improved a lot when I studied in TIEP"

Tuyen Truong

I studied with many different people around the world so I had many chances to use English in the school. Teachers are very nice and friendly. They helped me how to speak and use grammar like Native American. Teachers gave me interesting activities outside such as picnic, visit museum or university.

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Duration of study
102 weeks
Date of study
29 May 2014 - 14 May 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Hot time with Texas"

Yuta Kawai

All the teachers were so kind to me. When I was in trouble, they helped me solve the problem. Of course, my English skills were improved. Especially when it comes to friends, I could talk to many kinds of people. I could live good times, which I have never lived.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
6 Feb 2017 - 3 Mar 2017
Would you recommend this school?
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $60 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Austin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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1103 W. 24th Street Austin, Texas
Austin
Texas 78705-4603
USA

School location

TIEP is located in the West Campus area of Central Austin. Austin is the 11th most populous city in the U.S. with 932,000 residents and is one of the most interesting and enjoyable places to live in the United States. Its residents are among the most educated and creative in the U.S., helping to make Austin a very dynamic city and a major center of high technology. In U.S. News and World Report’s 2017 Best Places to Live list, Austin ranked #1 among the USA’s 100 largest metropolitan areas.

TIEP is close to the outstanding facilities of The University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin). In their leisure time, students can enjoy the services of the UT-Austin Texas Union, the campus student union. Texas University Pathway participants enjoy membership at The University of Texas Recreational Sports organization and can use the campus gymnasiums, swimming pools, tennis and racquetball courts, and other sports facilities. Nearby are several museums featuring anthropological, historical, and art exhibits and Austin is renowned for its lively nightlife and active lifestyle.

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"Dear fellows, I would like to get informed About study possibilities in your school for a B1 level student of English language. Im particularly interested in either intensive or half intensive programmes focused on improvement of general language skills. So far it seems the learner could arrive in Austin in november or december 2018. Would you be so kind to provide me with study possibilities as well as fees, conditions and terms provided by your school? I kindly Thank you for your time and consideration! Best regards, Martina Dobošová"

Martina Dobošová, student from Slovakia
Angelique Pearson, TIEP - Texas Intensive Language Program school representative (International Engagement Coordinator)

Hi Martina,

We would be happy to welcome you to sunny Austin! Our spring 2019 TUP program begins 1/22/19, so you could arrive as early as 12/16/18. Please see our website for the most up to date pricing details.

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"Olá, estou me planejando e procurando cursos de inglês em Austin, gostei muito desse curso em especial. Mas gostaria de tirar uma dúvida, a idade máxima para os cursos são de 25 anos? Obrigado."

Marcos Paulo, student from Brazil
Angelique Pearson, TIEP - Texas Intensive Language Program school representative (International Engagement Coordinator)

Thanks for your interest in our program! There is o maximum age for our program. We have had grandparents come to study with us! Our average age is around 22-25. Please check out our website for the most up to date details!

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