Requirements for Admission to the ELI
To be accepted to the Intensive English Program in the ELI, applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years old before the first day of the term for the program you are applying to.
- Show proof of graduation from high school or attendance at a university.
- Have at least a high beginning level of English (approximately equivalent to 24 on the internet-based TOEFL).
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All applicants must take an entrance exam before full admission to the ELI is given. Entrance exams are given on Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 pm. The ELI will contact applicants after their application is complete to schedule a specific date for the exam and to share the location of the exam. Results of the exam will be provided to applicants within 1 business day.
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The number of proficiency levels offered each term depends on enrollments.
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- Provide a copy of a current, valid passport.
- Submit a completed application form including any required documents.
Applicants who pass the ELI entrance exam will pay a non-refundable exam fee and a non-refundable application fee after taking the exam. Please do not pay these fees until you are requested to pay them. More information can be found at Tuition & Fees.
Requirements for Admission to Other Programs in the ELI
Please visit the ELI programs page for the program you are interested in for specific admission requirements for that program.
Requirements for a F-1 Student Visa
The ELI can provide an I-20 for full-time language study in our program. Read more about how to get or transfer an I-20.
Tuition and Fees
Please visit Tuition and Fees for more information.