Dear Future ELI Students,
All Intensive English Program classes will be offered only in person.
We look forward to meeting you!
Intensive English Program (IEP)
Overview
The ELI offers a year-round, 5-level Intensive English Program for students from around the world. Improve your English for your studies, job or travel.
Benefits
- High beginning to advanced levels (NOTE: There are no classes for low beginners.)
- 20 – 25 hours of class per week
- Small classes
- Experienced ELI faculty members with master’s degrees
- Activities and trips
- Seminars
- TOEFL/IELTS Workshops
- Campus housing and meals
- Optional classes with students from the USA
- Beautiful university campus in Tuscaloosa
- Accredited program



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