Online Intensive English
Our Online IEP lets you begin your journey toward a Southern Utah University degree from the comfort of your home country. This pathway delivers high-caliber instruction and university-backed credentials without the immediate need for travel or housing expenses.
University Head Start
Earn SUU credits 100% online while balancing high school or work.
Flexible Enrollment
Choose from 6 start dates all year long to start taking classes.
Competitive Cost
Secure world-class education at just $75 USD per credit hour.
How the Program Works
$75 USD/credit. A full level costs $450 USD, making each semester $900.
There are no required textbooks to buy—all materials are provided right inside our educational platform, Canvas.
- Foundation 1 through IEP Level 5: These levels use our fast-paced, six-week term format, allowing quick learners to track their progress and climb levels rapidly.
- IEP Level 6 Only: Our final advanced level offers two distinct pacing pathways depending on your start date in the IEP:
- Semester Track: Spreads the curriculum across a comfortable 14-week format . Only available at the start of a full semester (Spring or Fall).
- 20 hour per week commitment
- Term Track: Compresses the same content into a swift 6-week format during Term 2 of a semester.
- 45 hour per week commitment
- Semester Track: Spreads the curriculum across a comfortable 14-week format . Only available at the start of a full semester (Spring or Fall).
- Complete your academic assignments on your own daily schedule using a flexible, asynchronous online setup.
- Study two core subjects at the same time during every term by taking one written language class and one oral language class .
- Join optional live, synchronous video speaking sessions to practice your real-time conversation skills.
- Choose from one of six entry points across the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters—you never have to wait months for a new academic year to begin.
- Applications are reviewed continuously as they come in, giving you fast admission decisions so you can plan your studies right away.
- Choose from one of six entry points across the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters—you never have to wait months for a new academic year to begin.
- Applications are reviewed continuously as they come in, giving you fast admission decisions so you can plan your studies right away.
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The Advantages of Online Learning
Studying academic English online offers a smart, flexible way to reach your goals on your own schedule:
- Save on housing, meals, and campus living expenses while getting the same learning outcomes as on-campus students.
- Begin your English training from home while waiting on visas, travel plans, or financial arrangements—no delay in your academic progress.
- Learn to balance independent study, digital literacy, and firm assignment deadlines. This is excellent preparation for university success.
A Head Start for Early College Students
Ambitious international high school students can complete their English requirements right from home.
Fulfilling SUU’s English proficiency requirements early means you can jump straight into your degree courses the moment you arrive on campus.
A Personalized Schedule Built Around Your Life
In the Online IEP program, Early College Students take one course at a time. Because these classes are focused into swift, six-week terms, you get to dive deep into each language component without feeling overwhelmed.
This balanced setup ensures you can protect your college grade point average while still having plenty of time to succeed in high school, hang out with friends, and enjoy your favorite extracurricular activities!
Registration
Get started on your application today by connecting with our supportive campus team. You can easily find your own dedicated international recruiter online, or you can reach out directly to the main International Admissions office to secure your spot as an Online IEP student at SUU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our online tuition is highly affordable at just $75 USD per credit hour, meaning a single three-credit course costs $225 USD. A full semester of four classes totals exactly $900 USD, allowing you to secure official university credentials without travel or housing expenses.
Your learning space is inside Canvas, where you can log in to study around your daily schedule while staying on track with weekly course deadlines. While some assignments and quizzes are graded automatically for quick results, you also receive personalized human guidance from trained Feedback Coaches on your core writing and speaking coursework.
Courses from Foundation 1 through IEP Level 5 run on a fast-paced, 6-week schedule to help you advance quickly.
Our final Level 6 class includes two options: a manageable 14-week track (20 hours per week) or a high-intensity 6-week track (45 hours per week) . Students starting Level 6 at the beginning of the Fall or Spring semester will automatically be enrolled for the 14-week track.
To help you build natural language skills, you will have short assignments due every day. All lessons, readings, and activities are built right into Canvas, meaning you never have to purchase expensive textbooks.
No, you do not have to log in at a specific time. Our flexible online classes let you complete assignments on your own daily schedule, giving you the freedom to balance your coursework around your other responsibilities.
No. Our online courses are completely asynchronous, meaning there are no mandatory live video sessions. Instead, you get comprehensive, step-by-step instructions in Canvas to guide you through your practical activities and personal coaching.
Ambitious students can complete their university language tracks from home while balancing high school or a local job. Finishing early gives you the English proficiency required to enroll straight into standard undergraduate courses once you begin your university degree.
Graduating from Level 6 earns you an official Certificate of Completion for the SUU Intensive English Program. This milestone fully satisfies the English language admission requirement for both undergraduate and graduate study at SUU, completely removing the need for additional English proficiency testing.
To start classes, you must first secure official admission as an Online IEP student. You can begin your application quickly by using our online lookup tools to find your dedicated international recruiter, or by contacting the main International Admissions office.
We do not recommend it, as Canvas is not fully compatible with phone layouts for this coursework. To succeed, you must use a laptop or desktop computer equipped with a working camera, microphone, and a reliable internet connection.
Your classes open on the official session start date through the university’s Canvas system. If you register late, your dashboard may take a moment to update. In this case, simply coordinate with your professor to catch up on any missed coursework.
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