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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