Intensive English Program
The program
Our Intensive English Program (IEP) prepares students for undergraduate and graduate study at Maharishi University of Management (MUM), or any other American university. The IEP also prepares student for working in the U.S. if they are eligible for practical training after completing their on-campus studies.
The IEP’s emphasis is on developing the listening, reading, writing and speaking skills, and providing cultural orientation necessary for success in America.
Classroom instruction and special features
Instructors use a variety of teaching techniques, methods, and approaches. In addition to classroom instruction for 20-22 hours per week, each student’s progress will be enhanced through the following features:
- language lab with top interactive English training software
- a host-family program
- student-partnering program
- field-trips
- structured opportunities for interaction with Americans
IEP program (prorated cost for each 4-week session of the 5-month semester*)
| Tuition ($2,400) less University scholarship** ($1,382) | $1,018 |
| Other charges: | |
| Housing and meals for students living on-campus | $600 |
| Student fees | $43 |
| Health insurance | $109 |
| Total tuition and other charges | $1,770 |
* Important: The costs shown above are for each 4-week session based on a five-month semester, which may also include additional undergraduate or graduate courses after successful completion of the IEP. The University’s charges are made on a full semester basis, which means the semester charges will be five times the amount shown in the above table. The University schedules two semesters per academic year. The yearly charges for tuition and other charges are shown on http://mum.edu/finaid/standard
** Most international students qualify for the University scholarship based on financial need.
Students are required to bring an additional amount of $1,000 per semester for their personal expenses, books, and unexpected needs.
Admission to the program
To enter the IEP program, students need a minimum score on one of the following tests:
- 4.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- 153 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, computer-based)
- 50 on TOEFL (Internet-based))
- 477 on TOEFL (paper-based)
Graduation requirement
To graduate from the program, students must demonstrate university-level competence in listening, reading, writing and speaking as shown by a minimum score of 80 on the Internet-Based TOEFL. Faculty will coach the students, and help them prepare for TOEFL.
Graduation times will depend on the student’s entry-level proficiency in English, language-learning aptitude, personality, study skills, and other factors. Therefore, it is not possible to accurately predict graduation dates for any student.
Acertificate of completion will be awarded to students who meet the graduation requirement.
Class placement
On arrival at our Fairfield campus, students will be placed in classes based on validated standardized test scores or their performance on the Michigan Placement Test (MPT), a short writing sample, and a 15-minute taped interview with the University’s IEP instructors. Students of similar language proficiency will be grouped together in integrated-skills classes.
back to top