Intensive English Program (IEP)

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

  • Six start dates per year and 3- to 8-week sessions
  • High elementary to advanced levels (Note: There are no classes for beginners. We do not have Level 1.)
  • 20 – 25 hours of class per week
  • In-person, full-time or part-time study
  • F-1/F-2, J-1, J-2, B-1/B-2, permanent resident, U.S. citizen
  • Small classes
  • Experienced ELI faculty members with master’s degrees
  • Activities and trips
  • Seminars
  • Campus housing and meals
  • Optional classes with students from the USA
  • Beautiful university campus in Tuscaloosa
  • Accredited program
  • Scholarships available

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ELI Accreditation and Affiliations

ELI Colombian student in front of the Ferguson Student Center

“The ELI is a wonderful place! Not only because you learn English, but you also get involved with American college culture!”

Martin A., Colombia

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Celebrating Holi Festival - 2017

Program Design

  • 5 levels of study (high beginning to advanced)
  • English, test-prep and cultural classes
  • Friendly teachers with international experience
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Tailgating before a Football Game

Calendar and Costs

  • 6 sessions per year, each lasting 8 or 6 weeks
  • Starting dates in January, March, May, June, August, & October
  • Affordable program cost
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Argentina student

Language: Spanish

South Korean student

Language: Korean