Host:
University of Florida
Contact:
Megan Forbes, Program Director Tel: 352-392-2070 Fax: 352-392-3744 Box 117051 315 Norman Hall Gainesville, FL 32611 USA
Established:
1955 
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English Language InstituteDescriptionThe English Language Institute is located on the beautiful campus of the University of Florida (UF) where academic quality, excellent research opportunities, and a sunny climate attract over 50,000 students. Established in 1955, the UF ELI is one of the oldest university IEPs in the US and is a founding member of UCIEP and FIEC. Our primary mission is to prepare international students for study at the graduate or undergraduate level in the US, although we also accept professionals who wish to improve their level of English proficiency. Graduate students may apply for conditional admission to the University of Florida where completion of the ELI is accepted in lieu of the TOEFL. About 175 students enroll in the program each semester from approximately 30 nations. Classes are small, with a maximum of 15 students. Students take 23 hours of classes weekly and participate in daily cultural activities, excursions every Saturday, a conversation partner program and a volunteer program. Teaching QualificationsAll faculty hold a minimum of a Master's degree in TESL or a related field.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:
University of Florida Academic Spoken English University of Florida Academic Written English Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 15
Average Class Size: 12
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 2
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 2
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 23
Maximum Hours Per Week: 30
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
15 weeks - Starting in August and January 14 weeks - Starting in May 8 weeks - Starting in October and March 6 weeks - Starting in July Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 4%
Asia: 32%
Europe: 5%
Latin America: 25%
Middle East: 33%
Average Enrollments:
February: 145
July: 144
October: 166
FacilitiesThe University of Florida is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive university, UF is one of only 17 land-grant universities that belong to the Association of American Universities. UF has a 2,000-acre campus and more than 900 buildings (including 170 with classrooms and laboratories). The northeast corner of campus is listed as a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. (http://www.ufl.edu/aboutUF/). The ELI is located in Norman Hall, one of the buildings on the historic register. Norman Hall has an ideal location on the edge of campus allowing easy access to the town.
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