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We are glad that you are visiting the home page of Dallas Baptist University’s Intensive English Program. The IEP is especially for International students who want to improve their English in order to enroll in a degree program at DBU. After successfully completing the IEP, you do not need a TOEFL score to enroll in credit classes at DBU.

Three to four levels of IEP classes cover fundamental English skills as well as university preparation. Classes meet from 9:00 to 4:00, Monday through Friday. In addition, the students go on field trips to learn English in more natural settings. American friendship partners play an important role in the program, and the students are invited into American homes for fellowship at least once a month.

DBU is known as a school that really loves and cares for International students. The American students and professors know that it is difficult at first for new students to communicate and adjust to the culture, so they make a special effort to be helpful and friendly.

Program Structure
Three or four levels including basic, intermediate, and

advanced
26+ hours of weekly intensive instruction
Fall and spring semesters of 16 weeks each
Summer semester of 10 weeks
Class size generally between 8 & 13 students

Course Content
Academic English
Communication competence
Campus and community activities
Study and research skills

Teachers
Native English Speakers
Graduate academic degrees
Teaching experience in the USA and overseas
Caring teachers with a special interest in International Students

Intensive English Program

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Director

My name is Philip Homer and I serve as the Director of the Intensive English Program. While I love teaching, I also plan special activities with international students. I especially enjoy learning about other cultures and helping students adjust to living in the U.S. I have degrees from two American Universities; Biola University and University of the Pacific. I have worked in Papua New Guinea and been a student in Thailand, France, and Denmark. My wife and I have three young children.