Host:
The University of Alabama
Contact:
Dr. Bill Wallace, Director Tel: 205-348-7413 Fax: 205-348-9266 Box 870250 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0250 USA
Established:
1982 
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English Language InstituteDescriptionThe University of Alabama (UA) English Language Institute (ELI), established in 1982, offers a year-round, six-level Intensive English Program for students from around the world. The ELI also conducts customized programs upon request for groups which have specialized needs. Professional standards of the highest quality are extremely important to the ELI, which is accredited by CEA (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation). LocationLocated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a city of approximately 90,000
Teaching QualificationsAll faculty members of the UA-ELI have master's degrees in Teaching English as a Second Language and years of experience teaching English to students from around the world.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Other Programs:
In addition to its year-round Intensive English Program, the ELI offers two other educational programs for international students:
Please visit the ELI website for more information on these programs. Private Classes: No
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 16
Average Class Size: 10
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 2
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 2
There is also an Academic Bridge Program for conditionally admitted students.
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 30
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
IEP sessions are 8 weeks long in the fall and spring, and 6 weeks long in the summer. There are 6 sessions offered per year, as follows:
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 3%
Asia: 61%
Europe: 2%
Latin America: 10%
Middle East: 24%
Average Enrollments:
February: 140
July: 90
October: 115
FacilitiesThe ELI is centrally located in the heart of the large, beautiful UA campus. ELI students have full access to all events and facilities that are available to all UA students.
FeesFees based on a session length of 8 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:
Full-time tuition includes 25 hours of class per week; student who wish to take additional hours per week (up to 30) must pay additional tuition. Students who arrive on a designated ELI arrival day (1-2 days prior to the beginning of the session) may utilize ELI airport pickup service at a cost of $25.
Notes on Fees:
Required student fees give ELI students full access to all facilities and events at UA.
AccommodationsDormitory: $1225
Students are encouraged to live in campus residence halls; however, students may live wherever they wish. (The ELI does not over homestay living arrangements.) Student ServicesThe ELI employs a full-time Student Services Coordinator who assists students with a variety of services, including housing on campus, meals, banking, transportation, cultural and recreational activities, etc. Cultural and recreational activities are planned for ELI students each week. |
