IELS United States of America (USA)

IELS courses are available in the United Kingdom of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

United States of America (USA)

For centuries native peoples lived across the vast expanse that would become the United States. In the early 17th century, settlers moved from Europe to the New World, established colonies, and displaced the native peoples.

The settlers fought for their independence from Britain in the late 18th century and formed a union of states based on a new constitution. The nation continued to expand westward and although the country is a relatively young nation, it has become a global power since declaring independence from Britain on July 4, 1776.

The country is divided into six regions: New England, the mid-Atlantic, the South, the Midwest, the Southwest and the West.

Our English language schools, located throughout the country from the bustling towns and cities to the stunning countryside, are recognised around the world as offering world-class facilities and the highest standards of education.

Why Study in the United States of America (USA) ?

Whether you are an executive looking to brush up on your business English, an English language teacher in need of a refresher course, a university student preparing for an exam or a teenager starting from the beginning, the United Kingdom has approved courses and programmes to cater for all levels.

New England

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

New England is a northeastern region of the United States comprising the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. It’s known for its Colonial past, Atlantic coastline, changing autumn foliage and forested mountains. Boston, Massachusetts, the region’s hub, pre-dates the American Revolution, and its Freedom Trail passes sites that were critical to the nation’s founding.

Mid-Atlantic

Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the city of Washington, D.C.

These industrial areas attracted millions of European immigrants and gave rise to some of the East Coast’s largest cities: New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.

South

Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Beaches, mountains, music, culture and cuisine.

The close proximity of diverse experiences around the South makes it a prime destination for a road trip. Drive past idyllic pastures or along winding roads in the Great Smoky Mountains. Take in the lush scenery along the 1,932-kilometer Coast Highway, which spans from the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains to ocean beaches. Enjoy hospitality in small towns, and delve into music history. The possibilities are endless.

Midwest

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin

The Midwest USA covers a vast and varied region that stretches from the peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the vibrant cities of St Louis and Chicago. With plenty of national parks and scenic farmlands to explore in between, on a Midwestern holiday it’s best to focus on one or two states, or perhaps see it all in style with a long distance road trip along Route 66. Here are some of our favourite places to visit.

Southwest

Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas

The Southwest is a beautiful stark landscape of prairie and desert. It has some of the world’s great natural marvels, including the Grand Canyon and Carlsbad Caverns.

West

Alaska, Colorado, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

The American West, home of rolling plains and the cowboy, is a symbol of the pioneering spirit of the United States. The West is diverse, ranging from endless wilderness to barren desert, coral reefs to Arctic tundra, Hollywood to Yellowstone