OPTION FOUR: Intensive English Program (IEP) at ICLS on an F-1 visa, Followed by On-The-Job Training on a J-1 visa

This option is for participants whose long term goal is to participate in the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program in order to experience language, cultural, business, and professional training exchanges through internship or on-the-job training with an American company or organization.

I. English as a Second Language (ESL) Program – Intensive English Program (IEP):

ICLS offers a 6-month Intensive English Program (IEP) to improve English language proficiency. The Intensive English Program (IEP) is a series of 4-week sessions, from beginning to advanced, meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 12:50 p.m., Monday through Friday. Emphasis is placed on speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing and pronunciation. Incoming students are given a placement test to determine their entry level. International participants must enroll in the Intensive English Program (IEP) as a full time student on an F-1 visa. ICLS provides the I-20 form to apply for an F-1 visa.

Qualified participants may be enrolled in the ESL Program on an F-1 visa. Participants are given a placement test to determine the level of English proficiency. To learn more about this program and its schedule of classes, please visit our IEP program.

II. On-the-Job Training with U.S. Companies and Organizations (J-1 Visa: 

Upon completion of the 6-month IEP program, ICLS will assess a student’s English proficiency to determine eligibility for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. The IEBT Program staff will assist qualified students in identifying training objectives, preparing for placement interviews, and completing the J-1 application program requirements. The visa application package will be completed prior to departure from the United States. A minimum of 30 days between programs before obtaining a J-1 visa. IEBT participants will receive a J-1 Visa Program Orientation upon their return to ICLS in compliance with the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program requirements. RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINNERS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH.

Training Break for F-1 Students/Returning to Home Country. In order to enroll in a J-1 exchange-training program, F-1 students must return to their home countries to obtain a J-1 Visa. Applicants are required to have a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in their home country.

Upon enrollment, all participants will receive a Program Orientation, which will cover: (1) J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program requirements, and (2) Guidelines of On-The-Job Professional (Internship) Training at a U.S. Company or Organization.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  RETURNING TO HOME COUNTRY REQUIRED!  After completing ESL studies, those who qualify for On-The-Job Training (internship), must return to their home countries in order to re-enroll in the J-1 training program. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS, formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service, INS), F-1 visa participants seeking to apply for a J-1 training program, must return to their home country to obtain the J-1 visa at the U.S. Embassy of the participant’s home country.  ICLS will provide the J-1 visa application package, including a support letter and J-1 visa related papers for qualified participants.

SCHEDULE of CLASSES

Days: Monday through Friday 8 hours per week, in 8-week sessions.

Hours: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Please call regarding the schedule and weekly topics at (202) 639-8800, ext. 6410.

Tuition and Fees

* Please note that all applicants should meet the J-1 visa Exchange Visitor Program Application requirements to qualify for the IEBT program. ICLS will not review applications without payment of application fees. ICLS reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of enrollment. In the case of lack of enrollment, the tuition fee will be refunded.

Program Extension and Replacement Fee