University of Florida

University of Florida
English Language Institute
PO Box 117051
315 Norman Hall
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida 32611-7051
USA
Telephone: 352.392.2070
Fax: 352.392.3744
Contact Us!

Why?

Because you need English to set yourself ahead of the competition. You have goals-ambitious goals-and those goals require you to be a fluent speaker of English.

When?

The sooner the better. Check our "Calendar and Fees" at www.eli.ufl.edu/firsttime/calendar.htm.

Where?

In a place where serious study is carefully balanced by real life activities after class each day and each weekend. At the English Language Institute you can immerse yourself in English, live it, love it, master it, and make it a precise tool for your international professional encounters as well as your personal ones. And in Florida, you will find a sunny climate and some of the most famous and exciting tourist attractions in the world!

A Balanced English Program To Meet Your Needs

Instruction

Small classes (15 students maximum)
A full-time program of 23 contact hours per week with classes in reading/writing, listening/speaking, grammar, pronunciation, TOEFL, and GRE/GMAT
Individualized placement into levels and skills
Language assistants for each level
TOEFL preparation class for advanced students
Free institutional TOEFL
Elective classes available

Cultural Immersion Program

Opportunities to practice spoken English and to learn about US culture
Social/cultural/sports activities
English language partner program
Organized trips each weekend

General

Reasonable tuition and fees
Access to university academic and health facilities
Desirable climate for study and leisure
Conveniently located quality housing
Academic and student life advising
Easy access to major Florida attractions (Disney World, Busch Gardens, St. Augustine, beaches, etc.)
Special programs upon request

Admission Requirements

16 years old
Proof of completion of secondary school
Certificate of Financial Responsibility required for a I-20

We strongly recommend that applicants have studied basic grammar and have acquired general vocabulary.

Special Programs

We also offer specially designed programs to groups. If you would like us to arrange a special English program for your organization or company, please contact us to work out the contents, dates, and costs.

The University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida. One of the most important universities in the United States, the University of Florida belongs to the prestigious American Association of Universities. UF attracts students from 50 states and 100 countries. It is a comprehensive university, offering degrees in most known fields of study. It has internationally known training and research programs in many fields, including agriculture, engineering, business, law and medicine. UF also has the largest academic computing center in the southern United States.

The University of Florida's 2400-acre campus has a host of facilities including several restaurants and cafeterias, Olympic-size swimming pools, gymnasia, art galleries, auditoria, and libraries. There are also facilities that provide legal, mental, career and health services to its students. A link to the UF web site can be found on the ELI's web site.

Gainesville

Situated in Alachua County, Gainesville, with outlying suburbs, is a pleasant community of some 200,000. For information on Gainesville, check our web site.

Learn about us. You'll be glad you did.

Since 1955, the ELI has taught English to over ten thousand students from all over the world. Every semester we have students from approximately 25 countries preparing for exciting careers in which fluent English is required. If you are trying to improve your English proficiency in a challenging and nurturing environment, find out more about our program by visiting our extensive and informative homepage.

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to request information, please contact us!

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