Programs of Study

The ELI programs of instruction include the following:

ELI Intensive English Program (CEA-accredited):
* Full-time Study of 20 hours per week for one term (according to the university's calendar). Part-time study is available for students not on an F-1 visa issued via an I-20 from the ELI.

Special courses:
* General English Evening Course (available for part-time students)
* English Pronunciation for Clear Communication
* Daytime iBT TOEFL Preparation Courses (satisfy academic study requirements for International au pairs)
* Evening iBT TOEFL Preparation Courses (satisfy academic study requirements for International au pairs)
* IELTS Preparation Course
* Campus Conversation Course (CCC)

Special programs:
* Professional and Academic English Program (Summer only)
* English as a Foreign Language Program for International Teachers (Summer)
* Summer Language and Culture Program (Summer)
* If you would like a custom program developed for your school, business, goverment organization or group of 15 or more, please contact Rob Mucklo at rom17@pitt.edu.

In addition, the ELI offers the following:

* Use of the Language Media Center with audio-visual and computer technology
* Computer literacy instruction (for example, word processing and web skills)

Part-time and evening study are available for students who are not on a visa issued by the ELI. Terms usually begin early January, early May and late August.

The ELI contracts with international organizations, businesses, governments, and agencies to provide programs designed for special groups of students.

 

Revised 7/26/12