computer) are required to complete an English Proficiency Evaluation (EPE) before their first registration for classes. Some graduate departments may require students to complete an English Proficiency Evaluation regardless of their TOEFL score. U.S. citizens and permanent residents whose first language is not English may be required to take the English Proficiency Evaluation as part of the Orientation and Registration program. Students are required to complete any ESL coursework specified as a result of the English Proficiency Evaluation. Courses are offered in conversation skills, pronunciation, grammar, reading, and writing. Students must be enrolled in The University of Iowa in order to take ESL credit classes.

Teaching Assistant Preparation in English (TAPE) Program

All students for whom English is not a first language and who have first-time appointments as TAs are required to take a test to assess their effectiveness in speaking English before they are assigned assistantship responsibilities. The SPEAK test assesses students' language and comprehension skills for teaching undergraduates in a typical American university classroom situation. To participate in this program, students must be enrolled in a graduate program at The University of Iowa, and an academic department must be considering hiring them as teaching assistants.

An English Class for Iowa Students and Employees

Every semester, the Iowa Intensive English Program offers a course entitled Communication Skills for Professionals. It is only available to people who are already in the U.S., as we are not able to issue immigration documents for this course. Please visit the link above to learn more about this class.

Free ESL Classes for Student Spouses

Every summer, free classes in English as a Second Language are offered to spouses and other adult family members of University of Iowa students. Classes concentrate on speaking and listening, though help with other aspects of English is also available. Each class period is approximately one hour. Speakers of all ability levels are welcome. No daycare is provided. Classes are taught by University of Iowa graduate students who have completed specialized training in ESL, and they are usually located in the lower level of the 450 Hawkeye Drive apartments in Iowa City.

For more information on these free summer classes, call the ESL Programs Office at (319) 335-5630 in April or May.

ESL Tutors

The ESL Programs Office maintains a list of tutors who are specially certified to teach English as a second language. (Remember, not everyone who speaks English is qualified to teach it!) Private tutoring is $25 per hour. Please check with the ESL Office before you hire a tutor, as we can help you find one who best fits your needs.

All ESL programs at The University of Iowa are administered by the Department of Linguistics.

What Our Students Say Conditional Undergraduate Admission TOEFL Linguistics/ TESL at Iowa Photo Gallery	Other ESL Programs at Iowa English as a Second Language Credit Classes English as a Second Language (ESL) credit classes are available to students whose first language is not English—U.S. as well as international students. International undergraduate students admitted to The University of Iowa with a TOEFL iBT score less than 100 (600/250, paper/computer) are required to complete an English Proficiency Evaluation (EPE) before their first registration for classes. Some graduate departments may require students to complete an English Proficiency Evaluation regardless of their TOEFL score. U.S. citizens and permanent residents whose first language is not English may be required to take the English Proficiency Evaluation as part of the Orientation and Registration program. Students are required to complete any ESL coursework specified as a result of the English Proficiency Evaluation. Courses are offered in conversation skills, pronunciation, grammar, reading, and writing. *Students must be enrolled in The University of Iowa in order to take ESL credit classes.* Teaching Assistant Preparation in English (TAPE) Program All students for whom English is not a first language and who have first-time appointments as TAs are required to take a test to assess their effectiveness in speaking English before they are assigned assistantship responsibilities. The SPEAK test assesses students' language and comprehension skills for teaching undergraduates in a typical American university classroom situation. To participate in this program, students must be enrolled in a graduate program at The University of Iowa, and an academic department must be considering hiring them as teaching assistants. An English Class for Iowa Students and Employees Every semester, the Iowa Intensive English Program offers a course entitled Communication Skills for Professionals. It is only available to people who are already in the U.S., as we are not able to issue immigration documents for this course. Please visit the link above to learn more about this class. Free ESL Classes for Student Spouses Every summer, free classes in English as a Second Language are offered to spouses and other adult family members of University of Iowa students. Classes concentrate on speaking and listening, though help with other aspects of English is also available. Each class period is approximately one hour. Speakers of all ability levels are welcome. No daycare is provided. Classes are taught by University of Iowa graduate students who have completed specialized training in ESL, and they are usually located in the lower level of the 450 Hawkeye Drive apartments in Iowa City. For more information on these free summer classes, call the ESL Programs Office at (319) 335-5630 in April or May. ESL Tutors The ESL Programs Office maintains a list of tutors who are specially certified to teach English as a second language. (Remember, not everyone who speaks English is qualified to teach it!) Private tutoring is $25 per hour. Please check with the ESL Office before you hire a tutor, as we can help you find one who best fits your needs. All ESL programs at The University of Iowa are administered by the Department of Linguistics.

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