Intensive English Program: Marietta Campus

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For immigrants with limited English proficiency, Chatt Tech also offers free basic to intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at the Canton, Cartersville, North Metro, and Paulding campuses.

Focus:

Our Intensive English Program (IEP) is an affordable, high quality English language study program that prepares students for academic life in college. We are located on Marietta campus of Chattahoochee Technical College, northwest of Atlanta, GA. The college is certified to issue I-20 for F-1 students in the program.

Students can be enrolled full-time or part-time depending on which ESL courses they desire.

Students who finish our program are ready to enter any college within the Technical College System of Georgia.

Upon completion of 30 credit hours, students can transfer easily to any public university in the state of Georgia.

We accept students on F-1, F-2, B-1, B-2, J-1, and J-2 visas in the Intensive English Program, as well as local residents, both documented and undocumented.

Duration:

  • 8 Levels from Beginner to Advanced
  • 8 Weeks per level (called Terms)
  • 5 Terms each calendar year: Spring 1, Spring 2, Summer, Fall 1, and Fall 2

2023 IEP Calendar

2024 IEP Calendar

Courses Offered:

  • Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary
  • Academic Writing
  • Integrated Skills (all skills in one course)
  • Speaking and Listening

Learn More:

IEP student and teacher
IEP Program Overview

Tuition per term:

  • Full-Time: $1,580 (all 5 courses)
  • Part-Time: $340 per course

International Students on F-1 Student Visas:

The following documents must be submitted to InternationalServices@ChattahoocheeTech.edu in one email with your name in the subject line:

  1. Intensive English Program Application
  2. I-20 Request Form 
  3. Affidavit of Financial Support (if using a financial sponsor)
  4. Bank statements, translated in English, of your sponsor or your own bank from the last 3 months
  5. Passport copy of first page and/or U.S.A. visa page (if changing status)
  6. Copy of I-94 form if you have entered the U.S.A. 

IEP Schedule:

  • Monday/Wednesday:
    • 8:30 am – 10:15 am: Grammar
    • 10:30 am – 12:15 pm: Writing
    • 12:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Reading
  • Tuesday/Thursday:
    • 8:30 am – 10:15 am: Speaking
    • 10:30 am – 12:15 pm: Int. Skills

Contact Information:

Jonathan O’Sullivan
Associate Director Intensive English Program
Email: Jonathan.Osullivan@ChattahoocheeTech.edu or InternationalServices@ChattahoocheeTech.edu

International students seeking F-1 visa, please visit International Admission Information.

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