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Start Your Journey to Academic Success at UIC Tutorium

For over 40 years, students from around the world have trusted the UIC Tutorium to strengthen their English skills and achieve academic, professional, and personal goals.

As part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), our programs provide a clear pathway from the full-time Intensive English Program to undergraduate and graduate degrees at UIC.

At the Tutorium, you’ll discover:

Let the UIC Tutorium be your first step toward learning, growing, and thriving in Chicago and beyond.

Jaqueline Silva

“I loved UIC TIE program! The teachers were great. I did just one medium-intermidiate level session in the Spring, which was enough for me to start taking undergraduate classes at a community college in the Fall of the same year. I learned so much in a very short time. Excellent English program as I am now a nurse and in grad school :). I am very proud to say that I went to one of the best ESL classes in Chicago. I would definitely recommend it”

Jaqueline Silva  |  Brazil | Nurse
Anh Dang

“The best place in Chicago for international students from all around the World to come to learn English. Everyone here is just simply amazing. I love this place.”

Anh Dang  |  Vietnam
  • # 1 The Tutorium is proud to be a part of the UIC, the number one public research university in Illinois.

  • # 3 Chicago is the third largest city in the country. The city offers a wide variety of attractions and events that can enhance your stay in the US.

  • # 11 Chicago's population is one of the most diverse. It currently ranks as the 11th most diverse city in the country. No matter where you're from, you'll be able to find someone with a similar background.

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UIC Tutorium is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) for the period April 2017 through April 2027 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, (703) 665-3400, cea-accredit.org.