IEP
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BY SKILL AREA
The following tables contain descriptions of the IEP core courses in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
and Academic English. Students in the lower division (levels 1-3) take three core courses. Students who place in
Grammar & Writing 1/2/3 generally have a fixed schedule. Students who place into level 4 writing take three
core courses and choose one elective course. In the upper division, students can choose any four courses.
Students who aim to study at an English speaking college or university are encouraged to take courses with an
academic preparation focus.