Learn English and Culture in the Heart of New York State
Students who want to succeed in English benefit greatly from ELI courses. The core program at the ELI is Academic English, designed for students who are conditionally admitted to Syracuse University, students who wish to study at another university in the United States, professionals who would like to improve their English to better succeed in their careers, and other individuals who would like to learn English intensively. We are open to working with anyone who seeks to improve their English language skills, though.
In addition to our more general Academic English classes, the ELI offers programs during the summer specialized for unique purposes. One of our most popular ESP course, English for Lawyers, is designed with the Law School’s LLM program in mind. Other programs can be designed as needed for new cohorts of students; please reach out to Caleb Schwarz (cschwarz@syr.edu) if you have an idea for a new program.
Some highlights of in-person instruction at the English Language Institute:
- Established in 1979 on the Syracuse University campus
- High quality intensive English
- Year-round instruction
- Pre-academic programs to prepare undergraduate and graduate students for US study
- Professional discipline-specific programs
- Cultural orientation
- Peer mentors, conversation groups, conversation partners, and host dinner opportunities