The mission of the Intensive English Language Program (IELP) at Rafik Hariri University is to provide incoming students with quality English language instruction in order to help them read, write, speak and understand English at increasing levels of proficiency. We prepare students to communicate effectively in English in a friendly and supportive learning environment.
ENGLISH PLACEMENT CHART
Students are placed in levels according to their English proficiency and progress through the levels as their English skills grow. The contents of any level address a variety of language skills. The following table summarizes the number of credits per level, number of courses a student is allowed to take, and the corresponding scores on standard tests (TOEFL, SAT and IELTS) required to be placed in any IELP level.
IEP Level
# of Credits
Allowable Major Credits
TOEFL IBT
TOEFL ITP*
Old SAT (Writing)
New SAT (Writing)
IELTS
IELP 070
14
-
17-29
Below 380
300-319
17
2-2.5
IELP 085
12
10
30 - 40
380-439
320-339
18
3 – 3.5
IELP 095
41-52
440-479
340-359
19
4
IELP 100
6
13
53-64
480-513
360-379
20
4.5 – 5
ENGL 101
3
Regular Student
65-79
514-549
380-399
21
5.5 – 6
ENGL 210
80+
550+
400+
22+
6.5+
* These scores are compatible with the comparison table done by English Testing Service (ETS) and Common European Framework (CEFR).
PASSING CRITERIA
The passing grade in any of the IELP levels is 60.Promotion Criteria
Current IELP Level
Required Score to Skip a Next Level
Level Skipped to
75 or above
75 and above
70 and above
During the advising period, faculty advisors should advise students who are enrolled in IELP 100 to register in ENGL 101. The registrar’s Office shall drop the ENGL101 and add ENGL 210 for the students who score 70 and above in IELP 100.