Study USA: Northern Arizona University Program in Intensive English

Education USA

Welcome to the Program in Intensive English

Northern Arizona University is a progressive, comprehensive university that serves students from the United States and around the world. NAU takes pride in the strong academic and personal rapport promoted between its faculty and students. Academically, NAU offers a wide range of challenging degree programs at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

The Program in Intensive English (PIE) was established in 1987 to meet the academic language needs of international students. The program specializes in teaching academic English language and study skills that are essential to success at university levels. While enrolled in the PIE, students are entitled for all university privileges: libraries, computer services, recreational activities, dormitories, and the student health center. After successfully completing the PIE and achieving satisfactory English proficiency, degree-seeking students are automatically admitted to NAU and may enroll full time in University classes. Our program offers excellent instruction and small class size to allow for individual attention.

Program Highlights

Conversation Partner Program: During the academic year, PIE students can participate in a free conversation partner program. Partners meet at least one hour per week outside of class to converse and engage in various activities.

Extracurricular activities: PIE students and instructors visit a variety of sites including: the Grand Canyon, Sedona, the Museum of Northern Arizona. Students and teachers regularly get together for movies, sports activities, lunches, class dinners and an end-of-semester activity.

PIE Fees

Cost for full-time enrollment in the PIE per semester (cost for partial enrollment varies by class):

PIE Fees	Fall or Spring	Summer
Application fee	$100	$100
PIE Tuition	5,742	1,320
NAU Tuition	544	205

Total PIE Fees:	$6,296	$1,625
Other Fees:
Room & board	2,350	600
Books/supplies estimate	125	75
Health insurance*	443	221

Total Other Fees:	$2,918	$896

Total Fees	$9,214	$2,521

* Health insurance for the spring semester is $620 (includes summer)

Fees are based on rates for the 2005 academic year and are subject to adjustment. Checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank or international money order. Make checks payable to NAU.