Department of English at Illinois State University

English Language Institute (ELI)

 

Under the auspices of the College of Arts and Sciences, the English Language Institute (ELI) provides a special non-degree intensive program (20 hours per week) in English as a Second Language with equal emphasis on both communicative and academic needs for international students who wish to increase their English proficiency for college-level work or for international students on exchange programs.

Although admission to ELI does not guarantee subsequent admission to a degree program at the University, ELI students who attain a TOEFL score of 550 (paper/pencil test—PBT) or 213 (computer-based test—CBT) or 79 (internet-based test—IBT) can be admitted to a degree program at the University, provided they also meet the other requirements for admission.

Graduate students focusing on TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) may be assigned to ELI for their assistantship.

 

 

ELI: English Language Institute

For more information, visit the ELI website or contact us at:

English Language Institute
Illinois State University
Campus Box 6123
Normal, Illinois 61790-6123
USA

Phone: (309) 438-2072
Fax: (309) 438-3031
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