Host:
University of Pittsburgh
Contact:
Dr. Alan Juffs, Director Tel: 412-624-5901 Fax: 412-624-6130 2816 Cathedral of Learning Pittsburgh, PA 15260 USA
Established:
1964 
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English Language InstituteDescriptionThe ELI has been teaching English to international students since 1964. Our program offers general and academic English as well as many opportunities to use the language outside of class through activities, conversation partners, volunteer opportunities and trips.
Please visit our website: the English Language Institute, University of Pittsburgh. LocationThe ELI and the University of Pittsburgh are located in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh, 15 minutes by bus from downtown Pittsburgh. We are across the street from major museums, a park and a Carnegie public library.
Pittsburgh is a medium-sized city in the northeast of the U.S. it is the perfect combination of big-city opportunities and small-town friendliness. The city is within an easy drive of New York, Washington DC, Niagara Falls and Chicago. Teaching QualificationsM.A. in Linguistics, TESOL or Foreign Language Education
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): No
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:
12-week intensive English program Professional and Academic English Program, Jun 23-July 25 Summer Language and Culture Program, July 7-25 Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 18
Average Class Size: 15
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 0
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 1
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 20
Part Time Available: No
Session Length:
12 weeks: January, May and August 5 weeks: June 3 weeks: July Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 1%
Asia: 69%
Europe: 5%
Latin America: 5%
Middle East: 19%
Average Enrollments:
February: 125
July: 110
October: 140
FeesFees based on a session length of 12 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.
Optional Fees:
$65 university health clinic $20 airport pickup service
Notes on Fees:
University fees include an ID card, which gives students free use of city and campus buses, all computer labs, libraries and gyms. Full-time tuition will be $3820/term beginning Fall, 2008 AccommodationsDormitory: $30/day
Homestay: $600/month
Apartment: $500-800/month single
Dormitories are available in the Summer Term only. The ELI Housing Assistant can help students find apartments or roommates year round. Student ServicesELI students have access to all university services: a health clinic for minor illnesses, a counseling center, and a center for learning disabilities, among others. The university testing center offers all major tests, including TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT, SAT and LSAT. The ELI Student Advisor offers assistance with completing university applications, culture workshops and is in close contact with the university's Office of International Services in order to assist our students with their admission to the University of Pittsburgh.
Affiliationsaccredited by CEA (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation) member of UCIEP (University and College Intensive English Programs)
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