Objective and subjective quizzes and examinations are given regularly for grading purposes. The A, B, C, D, F grading system is used. All grades are recorded on the ELI Certificate of Attendance, issued to each student at the end of the term. The faculty also presents special certificates and awards to students selected for outstanding academic and cultural contributions to the program. The computer-assisted language learning laboratory is an important part of each student's program.
Students also can use the laboratory for E-mail, Internet information retrieval and word processing.
At the beginning of each term, students are assigned to levels according to their ability in each language skill area. Assignment to the appropriate levels is based on placement test results and instructor evaluations of student proficiency. Contact ELI for details, including fees. Student Orientation Because studying in a foreign country is an exciting but difficult experience, the ELI faculty provides a program to familiarize students with life in the United States. Students have luncheons, parties and picnics, among other activities.