English Programs for Internationals of the University of South Carolina provides superior
ESL instruction supported by experienced faculty and personalized services. Columbia
is a safe, friendly city known for its southern hospitality and warm climate.
For more information, including dates and costs, please visit our Future Students page.
University of South Carolina English Programs for Internationals Intensive English
Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
for the period April 2025 through April 2035 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards
for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary
of Education as a national accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions
in the U.S. For further information about this accreditation, please contact CEA,
1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703.665-3400, www.cea-accredit.org . For more information view CEA standards and CEA Complaint Policy .
EPI is a member of the Consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs
(UCIEP) and the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP). The University
of South Carolina is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools to award the associate, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees.
