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Part-time Intensive English Program

Come Learn English with us . . . . part-time!

Our part-time program lets you study with us in the evenings. This is a non-visa granting program open to anyone. You can sign up for our Listening and Speaking course ($500), our Reading and Writing Course ($500), or both ($950)!

Classes Offered

All Skills Grammar Monday-Thursday 5:00pm - 5:50pm
- Lower levels focus on Speaking Accuracy. Higher levels focus on writing accuracy. All level instruction in all four skill areas.
Listening and Speaking Monday-Thursday 6:00pm - 6:50pm
- All levels focus on communicative fluency.

What is included

  • Class instruction
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Certified Proficiency Certificate
  • Proficiency Test that can be used for Ensign, BYU, BYU-I, SUU

Semester Dates

Required Testing Class DatesApplication Opens
Application Deadline
Winter 2027January 5-7, 2027January 19 - April 14, 2027May 1, 2026January 1, 2027
Spring/Summer 2027May 4-6, 2027May 17 - August 11, 2027July 1, 2026April 15, 2027
Fall 2027August 31 - September 1, 2027September 13 - December 8, 2027October 16, 2026August 12, 2027

How to Apply

1. Create a BYU Net ID

A Net ID is a user name that you will use to access web resources. Please create a Net ID before proceeding. After obtaining your Net ID, please return to this page.

2. BYU Honor Code and Ecclesiastical Endorsement

Every student must agree to the BYU Honor Code and obtain an Ecclesiastical (religious) Endorsement. Instructions for requesting an Ecclesiastical Endorsement.
Every applicant must have an Ecclesiastical Endorsement prior to the application deadline.

3. Complete an Application

Click "Apply Now" below to complete the online application.

Apply Now: ELC Part-Time Application

Frequently Asked Questions

If you still have questions after reviewing the FAQs, send an email to elc_admissions@byu.edu.

  • No. People of all faiths and of no faith are welcome.

  • Yes, students in the part-time program are considered BYU students and must agree to live the Honor Code.

  • Yes, every applicant must have an Ecclesiastical (religious) Endorsement, which requires two separate interviews. Endorsement interviews are requested online at: endorse.byu.edu.

    If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, you need to be interviewed by your bishop and stake president.

    If you are not a member of The Church, you can choose to have your first interview with either your own church leader or with a bishop from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in your area. Your second interview will need to be conducted by the BYU Chaplain who will contact you once the first interview has been received by BYU.

    Instructions for requesting an Ecclesiastical Endorsement

  • No, we do not offer payment plans. The tuition will be due before the start of the semester and the date will be stated in your acceptance letter.

  • No. Part-time students are not eligible for a student visa.

  • All students need to apply directly to BYU or Ensign college. Current students in the part-time program may use their test scores for their application. Test scores are only valid while you are a student in the program.

  • Yes. Once the tuition charge is added to your account, you can authorize others to have access to your financial payments. They can go online and pay in your behalf.

  • Yes.

  • Not yet. However, our classes will help you improve your English Skills which will help you do better on the TOEFL test.