Begun as a year-round program in 1974, the ELI has grown from a small program to one that provides instructions to more than 200 students each year. Committed to giving students the best English instruction, the ELI uses the most current textbooks, supplementary materials and instructional techniques available in the field of language learning. Courses are offered at three levels, and instruction is interactive and student-centered. A special writing and research course for graduate students only is also offered.
All courses combine orientation to American culture with preparation for academic work.
Courses are also open to students who are residents of the United States. Classes are small, and a wide range of nationalities is represented in our program each session. ELI offers a highly qualified faculty with many years of language teaching experience and advanced degrees. Conversation partners and tutoring services are available. The institute program also offers English for special purposes, which integrates language skills with specific career goals.