Ohio Program of Intensive English programs are designed for international students who need to improve their English skills before starting a degree program or just wish to improve their English proficiency.
After arrival to campus, most students are required to test. Based on your test scores and your student status (language study only, undergraduate, or graduate), you will be placed into the appropriate level and courses.
Level and class placement will be based on the results of the institutional TOEFL exam and the OPIE Composition Test.
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English-Only Program
Ohio University offers a Full-Time English Program for students who are not yet ready to take academic courses. The full-time program is a 15-week, semester-long program.
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University Success Pathway
In the University Success Pathway Program, undergraduate students admitted to Ohio University can get a head-start on their degrees by taking their first academic classes while completing their English-language studies.
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Graduate Courses
The Ohio Program of Intensive English provides varying levels of instruction and support to graduate students at Ohio University.
Non-native speakers of English who do not have sufficient test scores may apply for English Provisionaladmission. English Provisional admission is a combination of admission to the Ohio Program of Intensive English (OPIE) and future admission to a graduate degree-seeking program.
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International Training and Development
OPIE is frequently asked by the U.S. government to provide special programs in International Training and Development for Fulbright scholars, students, and English teachers.
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International Cultural Understanding Certificate
This Certificate Program is open to all Ohio University students.By participating in the non-academic activities associated with the International Cultural Understanding Certificate (ICUC), students have the chance to build upon their cultural competency, learn about different ways of life, and improve their ability to communicate with a variety of people.