The Center for International Programs and Services wants to let students know of a great learning opportunity to improve English while being here at Drake. The Center has a comprehensive Intensive English Program that offers intermediate and advanced level classes with an academic focus. If you feel that you may be needing additional help in a certain English skill area, be it advanced academic writing, grammar, or speaking, or if you simply would like to improve your pronunciation, you may want to consider taking one of the classes. The best news is that all full-time Drake students, including exchange students, can take IEP classes free of charge!
Click here to view the schedule for Fall 2019. The classes currently offered are:
- Reading I and Reading II
- Writing I and Writing II
- Speaking/Listening I and Speaking and Listening II
- Grammar I and Grammar II
- Pronunciation and Spelling
- TOEFL Preparation
- American Culture (This class offers regular field trips to various Des Moines locations to help new students learn more about the local culture, American values and history. This semester visits to the Des Moines Art Center, State Historical Museum, Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge are planned, even a downtown bike tour!)
Please, note that these are classes are not credit-bearing.
Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 26 and end on Friday, Dec. 6. The last day to register for classes is Friday, Aug. 30. If you are interested in joining one of the classes or if you have any questions about the program, please, contact Dina Khayrushina. The International office is located in the International Center on 25th St.
–Dina Khayrushina, Center for International Programs and Services