Description
Start college before you start college!
When you enroll at the English Language Institute, you immediately become part of Jacksonville State University. As soon as you step onto the attractive campus, your student ID card gives you access to housing, dining, health services, sports and entertainment events, and other university services. You will have excellent opportunities to experience American culture and to get to know other students on “the friendliest campus in the South” in sunny Alabama.
The heart of your experience will be the English Program. Our goal is to prepare you for successful university study. The Institute is located in a newly-renovated building and is equipped with the latest technology, including smartboards and two new computer labs. In classes of 12 or fewer students, our professors will lead you through an intensive curriculum that includes:
•22 hours per week of core ESL skills in Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, and Writing
•4 hours of electives (TOEFL/IELTS Preparation, Public Speaking & Conversation, Cinema & Cultural Analysis, U.S. History, Conversation Partners)
•3 hours of our special course "Introduction to JSU", where you will visit university classes, meet international students who have successfully made the transition from language student to college student, and participate in university events and activities. Beyond campus there will be trips to Atlanta and Birmingham, festivals, picnics, museums, amusement parks, and other adventures. Conditional admission
If you intend to study at JSU, you can declare “conditional admission” at the beginning of your studies. Then, after successful completion of the English Program, you can be admitted to the University without a TOEFL or IELTS score.
If you wish to learn more about our program please complete the form to the right and we will respond to your inquiry within one business day.
Programs
Intensive English
1950
4-8 Weeks
Intensive English Language Program
- 22 hours per week of core English skills courses: Core Grammar, Reading & Writing, Public Speaking & Conversation, Pronunciation, and U.S. History
- Up to 4 hours per week of optional courses (TOEFL/IELTS Preparation, Cinema & Cultural Analysis, Conversation Partners)
- 3 hours per week of "Introduction to JSU", where you will learn more about studying at an American university by visiting actual classes, meeting international students who have successfully made the transition from language student to college student, and participating in university and community events and activities.
There are six levels in the program, but most students will start at Level 2 or 3. Students taking the TOEFL or IELTS exams usually reach their required university entrance score during Level 4 or 5. Note that students are limited to a maximum of six sessions (one year) of study at ELI, though an appeal process is available.
Conditional Admission
If you intend to study at JSU, you can declare "conditional admission" at the beginning of your studies. Then, after successful completion of Level 4, you can be admitted to the University without a TOEFL or IELTS score.
Housing Options
On-campus dormitory
1340Students may live in luxury dormitory housing alongside American students. This is a great way to improve your English!
