American Association of Intensive English Programs
Host:
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Contact:
Kathy L. Curtis, Associate Director
Email
Tel: 716-645-2077
Fax: 716-645-6198
320 Christopher Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260-1000 USA
Established:
1971
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English Language Institute

Description

Intensive English Program for Academic Purposes, 14-week fall and spring programs, 12- and 6- week summer programs

Location

Located on the North Campus of the University at Buffalo, 5 kilometers north of the City of Buffalo; UB is the largest and most comprehensive university center in the State University of New York system

Teaching Qualifications

Master's Degree in TESOL or related field 2 years of university teaching experience

Course Information

General English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Private Classes: No
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 16
Average Class Size: 14
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 0
Intermediate Levels: 3
Advanced Levels: 3
Levels range from intermediate to high-advanced
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 25
Maximum Hours Per Week: 25
Part Time Available: No
Session Length:
14 week late August to mid-December 14 weeks mid-January to early May 12 weeks late May to mid-August 6 weeks late June to mid-August

Student Origins and Enrollments

Student Origins:
Africa: 5%
Asia: 70%
Europe: 5%
Latin America: 10%
Middle East: 10%
Average Enrollments:
February: 75
July: 150
October: 95

Facilities

Video studio and listening lab.  One of the most wired universities in the U.S.

Fees

Fees based on a session length of 4 weeks.

Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information.

Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.

Application Fee: $100.00 Included
Tuition Fees: $641.00 to $763.00
Book Fee: $225.00
Health Insurance Fee: $82.00
Other Required Fee: $186.00
Optional Fees:
Institutional TOEFL ($25)
Notes on Fees:
Other required fees include University Comprehensive Fee, Activity Fee and fee for ID card.

Accommodations

Dormitory: $715.00
Apartment: $660.00

Dormitory rooms are doubles with shared bathroom. Dormitory is located on South Campus, approximately 5 miles from North Campus.  A variety of off-campus housing is available in a range of prices.

Student Services

ELI offers a full range of student services, including application advisement, and extra curricular activities. The university offers academic and psychological counseling as well as  health services, housing, food, and international club services.

Educational Service Opportunities

ELI offers a year-round program of extracurricular cultural and recreational activities. The university also offers a year-round program of academic, cultural and recreational activities for its 27,000 students. Intensive English Program students may take part in the activities offered by the university.

Transportation

University shuttle bus service; city bus service and rapid transit available in City of Buffalo

Affiliations

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Application Information

Applicants should contact the address above at least 8 weeks prior to the beginning of the program to which they will seek admission.

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