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
The following table summarizes the number of credits, number of major required courses a student is allowed to take, and the corresponding scores on standard tests (TOEFL, SAT and IELTS) required to be placed in each Intensive English Language Program (IELP) level.
IEP Level
# of Credits
Allowable Major Credits
TOEFL IBT
TOEFL ITP*
SAT (Writing)
IELTS
New SAT
(Reading/
Writing)
IELP 085
12
3
30 - 40
380-439**
18
3 – 3.5
350-380
IELP 095
41-52
440-479
19
4
390-420
IELP 100
6
53-64
480-513
20
4.5 –5
430-470
ENGL 101
Regular Student
65-79
514-549
21
5.5 -6
480-520
ENGL 210
80+
550+
22+
6.5+
530+
* 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.
NUMBER OF COURSES ALLOWED TO BE TAKEN WITH THE IELP CREDITS
PROMOTION AND SKIPPING CRITERIA
A student may skip over the next IELP level if at the current level s/he attains the following scores:
Current IELP Level
Required Score to Skip a Level
Placement Level if Skipping Criteria is Met
75 or above
75 and above
70 and above
During the advising period, faculty advisors should advise IELP students to enroll in the higher level. In case students skip a level, the Registrar’s Office shall drop them from that level and place them in the higher one. For example, students enrolled in IELP 100 should register for ENGL 101. The registrar’s Office shall drop the ENGL 101 and add ENGL 210 for the students who score 70 and above in IELP 100.