Our Mission

We advance internationalization at the University of Colorado Boulder by providing high-quality English language instruction, cultural programming, and academic exchange. We serve international students preparing for university-level studies and professionals seeking to enhance their career opportunities, through innovative teaching and experiential learning. We collaborate with campus and global partners by creating customized courses and providing  instructional expertise on language learning and intercultural communication. We fully support the university’s commitment to building a community where all perspectives are valued.

Our Vision

To be a leader in delivering innovative, high-quality English language instruction and cultural enrichment, and to be recognized as a center that facilitates global engagement, providing pathways to university and professional success.

Our Values

We research and apply best practices in pedagogy, language learning, advising, educational technology, and international education. 

We provide a caring, friendly, and safe environment with exceptional teaching, academic advising, student services, and personal support.

We foster meaningful engagement by providing opportunities for IEC students, faculty and staff to share knowledge and experiences with each other and with members of the University of Colorado Boulder, the city of Boulder, and the global community. 

We engage in continuous learning and growth for faculty and staff in order to deliver the highest quality educational experience for our students.

We respect faculty, staff, and student differences in ethnicity, culture, religion, socio-economic background, disabilities, sexual and gender orientations, age, political viewpoints, and family status.

We maintain policies and practices that are consistent, clear, fair, and transparent. We are committed to aligning our policies and practices with accreditation standards, as well as with regulations and laws of the University of Colorado, the city of Boulder, the state of Colorado, and the United States.

We believe in the ethical, efficient, and effective use of our resources. We educate our students to be stewards of the environment.Â