American Association of Intensive English Programs
Host:
Leeward Community College - University of Hawaii
Contact:
Becky George, Director
Email
Tel: 808-455-0570
Fax: 808-455-0568
96-045 Ala Ike
Pearl City, HI 96782 USA
Established:
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English Language Institute

Description

The Intensive English Program is designed for students wishing to improve their English for academic, professional or personal purposes.  A full schedule of cultural excursions and activities complement the intensive academic program.  Students learn about American and Hawaiian culture while improving their oral and written English. 

 

Highlights of the program include:

 
  • 20 hours of instruction per week
  • 8 week sessions
  • High Beginning to Advanced Levels
  • Small Classes
  • Tutoring Center
  • Multi-media Lab
  • Small campus with personal atmosphere

Location

20 minutes from downtown Honolulu and Waikiki beach

Teaching Qualifications

The faculty of the ELI is a group of dedicated specialists who all have Masters degrees in Teaching English as a second or foreign language and have developed their expertise teaching English in the U.S. and abroad.  Each instructor is committed to the success of every language learner at the ELI.

Course Information

General English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Other Programs:Short Term English Programs contracted for private groups
Private Classes: No
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 16
Average Class Size: 12
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 1
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 1
4 levels from beginning to completion
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 18
Maximum Hours Per Week: 20
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
8 week sessions starting in January, March, June, August and October

Student Origins and Enrollments

Student Origins:
Africa: 0%
Asia: 73%
Europe: 2%
Latin America: 1%
Middle East: 0%
Average Enrollments:
February: 20
July: 22
October: 20

Facilities

Students in the ELI have access to all campus facilities, including the Library, Computer Labs, Health Center, Cafeteria, Bookstore, Tennis Courts, Theatre

Fees

Fees 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.

Application Fee: $100.00
Tuition Fees: $1,550.00 to $0.00
Book Fee: $100.00
Health Insurance Fee: $138.00

Accommodations

Homestay: $600 - 800 pr month
Apartment: $500 - 800 per month

Housing for apartment rentals on the low end are based on shared housing estimates.

Student Services

cultural activities, immigration and academic counseling, free internet access and email

Educational Service Opportunities

Completion of the Intensive English Program allows admission to the undergraduate credit program at Leeward Community College with no further testing, admission requirements or application fees.

Transportation

Excellent public bus system for transport all around the island

Affiliations

NAFSA, Accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

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