The Intensive English Center (IEC) at SUNY Korea has been offering a program of courses and activities,
identical to our sister program at Stony Brook University in New York, providing educational and cultural
opportunities while promoting English proficiency for academic purposes. Our main priority is to support our
students’ language and cultural needs in acquiring the knowledge and language skills necessary to prepare them
for intercultural communication. With exposure to the intensive English courses offered in the SUNY Korea IEC,
students can become not only fluent in the English language but also mentally prepared for the challenges of
being international students.
Overview
The IEC has 4 levels: Pre-intermediate (IEC 111); Intermediate (IEC 112); High Intermediate (IEC
113); Advanced (IEC 114). The IEC classes are geared towards preparing students for academic language skills.
Students receive instruction in critical thinking, essay writing, making oral presentations, note-taking, and
comprehending academic lecturers.
All pre-intermediate through intermediate students take IEC 111 & 112 courses. They are designed to
help students build a strong foundation in general oral and written communication.
Elective classes: Grammar & Vocabulary; American Culture through Movies; Communication Skills
Academic Activity: Conversation Practice
IEC 113 (High intermediate) – IEC 114 (Advanced)
These levels help high intermediate to advanced students prepare for success in an American
University. Once a student has reached either the IEC 113 or IEC 114 level, they have the opportunity to take one
SUNY Korea class before graduating from the IEC program, pending IEC Director approval. This allows for a smooth
transition into becoming a SUNY Korea student.