Intensive English Language Program

International students are invited to participate in an Intensive English Language Program prior to the fall International Pre-Orientation Program. Transportation to campus will be available from O’Hare airport, train, and bus stations for students participating in the program.

If English is not your first language, this program is a great opportunity to strengthen your English skills. Over two weeks, you’ll receive instruction designed to improve all areas of English, with a special focus on college-level writing and speaking. The course will be taught by a language specialist and a writing tutor, and you'll also have support from a program mentor both in and out of the classroom. Students who successfully complete the program will earn 0.5 academic credit.

In addition, the Intensive English Language Program will provide opportunities to learn about Knox's academic and residential culture, make new friends, and explore Galesburg and surrounding communities before orientation begins. 

There is a comprehensive program fee of $1,800 that will be billed directly to your student account. The fee will cover language instruction, meals, accommodations, transportation to off-campus excursions, and social programming.

You can register for IELP on your Pre-Arrival Tracker. Students accepted to the program will receive a final schedule upon arrival.