Our mission in the IEP is to serve learners of English by offering courses designed to support the development of English language skills for academic studies in North American universities. As part of the Department of Second Language Studies, the IEP also contributes to the development of ESL professionals. We encourage curricular innovation and support the research mission of the department. The IEP contributes to the broader mission of Indiana University in fostering a community of global citizens.

The IEP is committed to providing a diverse, safe, inclusive, and equitable environment to students from all national, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds regardless of gender identification, sexual orientation, or physical or cognitive differences, and we contribute to the broader mission of Indiana University in fostering a community of global citizens.