English Language
Institute of Queens College
New York
Welcome to the English
Language Institute
The English Language
Institute (ELI) of Queens College (QC) is a full-time, intensive
academic program for learning English as a second language. Established
in 1945, the ELI at QC is the oldest English language school in the City
University of New York (CUNY) and one of the oldest in the entire United
States.
For 60 years, students have come from abroad and from
the metropolitan area to learn English with us. The institute provides
an intensive, well-rounded ESL program, providing a solid foundation for
success. A great number of students go on to study at CUNY or at other
colleges, universities, and professional schools across the United
States.
Our Program
All students take the ELI exam at
the beginning of the semester to determine placement. The test is given
again at the end of the fall and spring semesters. Any student who
passes the ELI final exam with a certificate is NOT required to take a
TOEFL test to enter into an undergraduate program at any CUNY college.
After taking the placement exam, students are placed
into one of 7 levels. All areas of English are covered including
listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary development
and pronunciation. Students who attend classes regularly and who
successfully complete their assigned work will receive an official
certificate at the end of each semester.
In addition to assigned classes, ELI students may
choose from a number of free electives ranging from conversation groups
with American students to classes focusing on learning English through
pop songs or photography.
Our Faculty
Our teachers are
carefully selected on the basis of their professional training and
experience. All ELI faculty have master s degrees in applied
linguistics/teaching English as a second language. A number of our
faculty have published ESL textbooks as well as texts on the theory and
methodology of teaching English. Many of these books are used worldwide.
Queens College
Campus & Student Life
Queens College is situated on a beautiful, 77-acre
campus in Flushing, Queens, 10 miles outside of Manhattan. Students
enjoy a tranquil, park-like setting with all the resources of a major
college, while just a bus ride away from New York City.
Queens College was included
as One of 25 Hottest Schools in America in the 2008 Kaplan/Newsweek
College Guide.
ELI students may audit
regular Queens College courses which offer students multiple opportunity
to familiarize themselves with American classroom procedures while
practicing listening and note-taking skills. Students are welcome to
join any of the 100 clubs and organizations available on campus. For a
nominal fee, students may use the college swimming pool, gymnasium, and
tennis courts.
Class schedule,
Calendars & Tuition
Fall Semester (end of August
or beginning of September to mid-December)
Spring Semester (end of
January to mid-May)
Schedule & Tuition for Fall and Spring Semesters
Day classes meet 18 hours a week, 4 days a week.
Tuition ranges from $2197-$2596, depending on residency status. 10%
discount available for early registration.*
Night classes meet 16 hours a week, 4 days a week.
Tuition ranges from $1957-$2303, depending on residency status. 10%
discount available for early registration.*
Summer Session 1 (end of May
to end of June)
Summer Session 2 (end of June to
mid-August)
Schedule & Tuition for Summer Sessions
All classes meet 24 hours a week, 4 days a week.
Tuition for Summer Session 1 ranges from $817-$965, depending on
residency status. Tuition for Summer Session 2 ranges from $1180-$1395,
depending on residency status. 10% discount available for early
registration.*
*Visit our web site for discount deadlines.
I-20 Application
deadline dates
For students living outside of the United States
who need an I-20, applications and all necessary documents should be
submitted by the following dates:
Fall Semester: July 15 Spring Semester: Dec 1 Summer Session ONE: end of March
Summer Session TWO: end of
April
If you are interested
in any of our programs and would like to request information, please
visit us at www.qc.cuny.edu/eli
or call 718-997-5720.
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CONTACT
English Language Institute Kiely room 413 Queens College 65-30 Kissena Blvd Flushing, NY 11367 USA
Tel: 1-718-997-5720
Fax: 1-718-997-5731
Email:
eli@qc.edu
Website:
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