ALCC Programs
Turn your ambition into an academic reality in record time. Our intensive six-week terms are designed for maximum progress, allowing you to advance from Foundation 1 to full university-level proficiency. Whether you are starting your journey or refining your skills, we provide the accredited path to your degree.
Intensive English Program (IEP)
The IEP has eight levels. Two foundational ESL levels and six academic preparation levels. Full-time students can complete each level in a swift, six-week term. Starting at Level 3, IEP courses carry undergraduate university credit.
Additionally, you have full access to all SUU facilities and clubs as an official SUU student.
A full listing of IEP classes can be found in the SUU course catalog.
Online Intensive English
Begin your journey toward a Southern Utah University degree from anywhere in the world. This flexible program targets the exact same language skills and learning outcomes as our on-campus courses, without the immediate need for travel or housing expenses. Learn at your own pace through an online asynchronous format that features optional live speaking practice to build global community connections. Secure a world-class education for $75 USD per credit hour with a highly flexible, premium program that perfectly fits your unique personal needs and timeline. Save money on upfront testing fees by letting the ALCC program cover your initial English placement exam if you do not already have an official score report.
- Learn at your own pace through an online asynchronous format that features optional live speaking practice to build global community connections.
- Secure a world-class education for $75 USD per credit hour with a highly flexible, premium program that perfectly fits your unique personal needs and timeline.
- Save money on upfront testing fees by letting the ALCC program cover your initial English placement exam if you do not already have an official score report.
Academic English (ACEN) Workshop Classes
Master the high-level strategies needed to meet the rigorous standards of your degree program. These courses are popular with IEP graduates, transfer students, and others who want to improve their academic language skills. Access specialized strategies designed to help degree-seeking students excel in their regular General Education and major-specific courses. Learn critical campus skills like strategic note-taking, professional presentation techniques, and advanced research writing. Refine your pronunciation and academic vocabulary to ensure your ideas are expressed clearly in every assignment.
- Access specialized strategies designed to help degree-seeking students excel in their regular General Education and major-specific courses.
- Learn critical campus skills like strategic note-taking, professional presentation techniques, and advanced research writing.
- Refine your pronunciation and academic vocabulary to ensure your ideas are expressed clearly in every assignment.
A full listing of ACEN workshop classes can be found in the SUU course catalog.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Turn your passion for language into a global professional credential. The TESOL certificate is for US and international students who are interested in teaching English to adults in the USA or to all ages or students around the world. Earn an 18-credit Undergraduate Institutional Certificate in TESOL that adds direct, global value to any primary major. Graduate with the confidence, practical experience, and prestige that comes with an official SUU academic credential. Earn an intensive 9-credit Graduate Institutional Certificate in TESOL that offers practical skills for English language teaching.
- Earn an 18-credit Undergraduate Institutional Certificate in TESOL that adds direct, global value to any primary major.
- Graduate with the confidence, practical experience, and prestige that comes with an official SUU academic credential.
- Earn an intensive 9-credit Graduate Institutional Certificate in TESOL that offers practical skills for English language teaching.
A full listing of TESOL classes can be found in the SUU course catalog.
Teacher Development Workshops
Elevate your institution's instructional quality and global competitiveness through customized faculty training. We provide educators with the practical tools and expert knowledge to lead world-standard ESL and EFL classrooms with absolute confidence.
- Address modern classroom challenges ranging from digital integration and AI-assisted learning to task-based, project-based, and materials-light approaches.
- Walk away with immediate strategies to increase student retention by bridging the gap between traditional theory and contemporary practice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The program consists of two foundation levels and six academic preparation levels. Each level takes one 6-week term to complete. A student starting at IEP Level 1 can achieve full academic proficiency in as little as 12 months
Yes. Starting at Level 3, courses carry official undergraduate university credit that applies directly to your academic record at Southern Utah University.
Dual Enrollment is an exclusive, on-campus opportunity for international students to kickstart their undergraduate degree early. To qualify, you must be studying in person and enrolled in Level 6 at the very beginning of the Fall 1 or Spring 1 school terms. This track allows you to take final language courses alongside 6 to 9 credits of standard SUU courses.
Yes. Both programs are designed around the exact same language outcomes. Additionally, both paths help you gain valuable familiarity with Canvas, the Learning Management System (LMS) used for all SUU courses.
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