About IEP
Chair: Mrs. Alaa Dehrab
Mission
The mission of the American University of Kuwait’s (AUK) Intensive English Program (IEP) is to prepare students seeking admission to the academic degree programs of AUK by enabling them to gain sufficient mastery of the English language and successfully apply the critical thinking skills they need to succeed as students during their undergraduate studies. IEP will achieve its mission by providing quality English language instruction and promoting international, intercultural, and self-understanding.
Values
The Intensive English Program (IEP) is committed to the following values:
Responsible interaction with and creation of text
Ownership of skills and appreciation of their applicability to various situations
Metacognition of learning processes
Understanding of and respect for cause-effect relationships with regards to student success
Vision
The Intensive English Program (IEP) aspires to:
Prepare AUK students to pursue academic majors successfully in the medium of English language
Create critical thinkers able to evaluate ideas and concepts and to express themselves effectively
Nurture a sense of responsibility and encourage a work ethic amongst our students
IEP Learning Outcomes
The Intensive English Program at the American University of Kuwait prepares students for entrance to the University’s undergraduate program. Students in the program are integrated into the academic, social, and cultural life of the University, giving them a fully enriched experience. The IEP learning outcomes are:
Analyze academic texts (Receptive Skills)
Produce coherent academic writing and presentations (Productive Skills)
Apply academic vocabulary, grammar, and discourse awareness across skills
Demonstrate critical thinking and strategy transfer
Perform with increasing fluency and accuracy under timed conditions