Welcome to the Program in Intensive English
Study at NAU. Start by learning English.
Now accepting applications for Spring 2021
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Since 1987, the expert instructors in the PIE have helped international students improve their English and academic preparedness to succeed at NAU. At the PIE you will learn and practice the English language, get ready for success at a U.S. university, and make many wonderful memories and lifetime friendships.
All of us at the PIE look forward to helping you meet your academic goals!
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Program Overview
How to Apply
Student Life at PIE
PIE helps three types of students:
- Degree-seeking students who have not met NAU English language requirements
- Language study (full-time)
- Language support (part-time)
- Non-degree-seeking students who wish to study English as a Second Language
- Groups of students who want a short-term program of study
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Teach at PIE
Graduate Assistantships
PIE Faculty and Staff Directory
The PIE benefits greatly from our accomplished instructional staff. Our instructional staff consists of three groups: Full-time Instructors and Lecturers, who hold MA degrees in the field of TESL; Graduate Teaching Assistants in NAU’s PhD in Applied Linguistics programs; and part-time faculty.
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Research at PIE
Research Application
PhD in Applied Linguistics
The PIE provides research opportunities for university faculty, doctoral students, and MA-TESL students that advance disciplinary knowledge and effective second language teaching and learning.