Howard Community College English Institute (EI)

What is your goal? At HCC, you can get there from here.

Why EI?

• No TOEFL required
• Choose from courses in many skills, including grammar, pronunciation, reading, speaking, spelling, TOEFL preparation, vocabulary, writing, and specialized skills like English for business purposes
• Experienced faculty: 80% have master’s degrees or Ph.Ds.
• Friendly advising team to answer your questions and assist with your transition to life in the USA
• Exciting activities, including trips to New York City and Washington, D.C.
• Certificates offered for completion of level, completion of program, and business and professional program
• Scholarships available

Why HCC?

• Location: Columbia, Maryland ranked #1 on Money magazine’s “Best Places to Live” list for 2016
• Campus: beautiful buildings and landscape including classrooms with modern technology, athletic and fitness center with pool and gym, performing arts center, café with Starbucks, library, and bookstore
• Cost: lower tuition and payment plans available
• Over 75 degree programs including in-demand careers like business, engineering, and computer science
• 2 years at a community college + 2 years at a university = 4-year bachelor’s degree
• Small class sizes
• Student support: counseling and career center and mentoring program
• Sports: basketball, cross country, soccer, track and field, and volleyball

Schedule

• 3 academic terms:
  • Spring: January – May
  • Summer: May – August
  • Fall: August – December
• Classes available Monday – Saturday, morning, afternoon, and evening

Apply Now!

• Create account at www.howardcc.edu/ei-apply and select “Start a New English Institute (Non-Credit) Application”
• Applications accepted year-round.