Intensive English Program (IEP)
Academic English for university entrance, career development and enhancement, cultural immersion, and a community ESL program all taught by expert Instructors on Kennesaw State University’s campus.
Free info session at the CPE Expo
Intensive English Program Information Session
Wednesday, January 6, 2027 · 6:30 PM – 6:55 PM
Meet the team and get your questions answered before you enroll.
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Questions and Comments
If you have any questions or comments about the Intensive English Program at Kennesaw State University, we would love to hear them.
Why Come to KSU?
Five reasons why you should join the KSU Intensive English Program:
- Student-Centered Approach: The IEP recognizes the diversity of our students' needs and provides them with the necessary tools and resources to thrive academically and socially.
- Dedicated Instructors and Staff: The instructors and staff of the Intensive English Program at Kennesaw State University are dedicated to ensuring student success. Each member of the IEP team is exceptionally qualified in his or her specialty. Students who take English courses through KSU's IEP will have the highest quality instruction and interaction from our courteous, professional, and knowledgeable instructors, director, and staff.
- Individual Attention: Our Intensive English Program helps every student succeed by providing personalized academic advising and support.
- Admission Waiver of Language Proficiency Requirement: Successful completion of the Intensive English Program fulfills the English Language Proficiency requirement for admission to KSU undergraduate programs and several graduate programs.
- Active Campus Life: The Intensive English Program and Kennesaw State University offer a friendly, welcoming environment. Students can eat in the award-winning Commons, get involved with student groups, and exercise in the state-of-the-art Dr. Betty L. Siegel Student Recreation and Activities Center. IEP students are encouraged to participate in scheduled field trips and other events held each session.
General Facts about KSU and KSU Intensive English Program:
- Kennesaw State University offers more than 190 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students.
- Kennesaw State is the second-largest and fastest growing university in the State of Georgia and has 13 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses.
- Since 2009, over 2,700 students from 78 different countries have studied in the KSU Intensive English Program.
- The KSU Intensive English Program has hosted special groups from Japan, China, South Korea, Brazil, Germany, and Mexico. We welcome students from all countries for short-term and long-term studies.
The Kennesaw State University IEP is a Member of EnglishUSA

