University of Florida ELI English Language Institute

A Balanced English Program To Meet Your Needs

The ELI is a place where academic English study is integrated with fun and educational activities every afternoon and weekend. Join the English Language Institute to immerse yourself in the language and culture that prepares you for future academic, professional, and personal encounters. The ELI is located in Florida, where you will find a sunny climate, year-round outdoors activities, shopping and cultural attractions, a variety of professional sports, and our world-famous beaches. 

Instruction

• Small classes (15 students maximum)
• A full-time program of 23 contact hours per week with classes in reading/writing, listening/speaking, and grammar
• Individualized placement into levels and skills
• Language Assistants (LAs) for each listening/speaking level
• Electives in pronunciation, TOEFL or IELTS preparation available when enrollment allows

Cultural Immersion Program

• Opportunities to practice spoken English and to learn about US culture
• Daily social/cultural/sports activities
• English language partner program and volunteering opportunities
• 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

• Proof of completion of secondary school
• Certificate of Financial Responsibility required for an I-20

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

Special Programs

In addition to our regular Intensive English Program, we also offer customizable programs for groups. If you would like us to arrange a special English program for your organization, school, or company, please contact us to tailor the contents, dates, features, and costs to fit your group's needs. When requested, Special Programs can also be offered online. See our website for details.

University of Florida

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 campus has a host of facilities including restaurants and cafeterias, swimming pools, gyms, art galleries, music venues, libraries, and comfortable gathering and study spaces in the student union. There are also facilities that provide educational accommodation, legal, career, and health services to students. Contact the ELI for information regarding student access. 

UF also has the largest academic computing center in the southern United States, home to HiPerGator 3.0 and HiPerGator AI, the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD, to enable scalable artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance data analytics.

Gainesville

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

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

Since 1954, 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 English is required. If you want to practice English in a challenging and nurturing environment, find out more about our program by visiting our website or contacting us.