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We know you want to succeed in your studies. So do we. This is why we designed the curriculum for the English Language Institute (ELI) to suit students of all levels of English proficiency based on students' needs and interests.
As an English Language Institute student, you will have the opportunity to learn side-by-side with students from all over the world in a quality English language program staffed with expert instructors. You can expect to benefit from:
Small class sizes that allow more one-on-one interaction and class time with instructors
Affordable and competitive costs
Conditional acceptance to the college
Individual academic advising for students
TOEFL and IELTS preparation
Computer assisted instruction
Access to computing and library facilities
7-level curriculum with 20 hours of intensive English classes per week
Extracurricular activities and participation in student life
Specialized classes based on future major or interest, such as English for academic purposes, business English and more
Friendly atmosphere and safe environment
Conversation Partner: meet once a week with native English speaker to practice “real” English
Assistance with visa process
Academic Calendar 2025
Spring 1, 202
January 13
Placement test
January 14
Classes begin
March 7
Classes End
Spring 2, 202
March 16
Placement test
March 17
Classes begin
May 16
Classes End
Fall
1, 202
August 18
Placement test
August 19
Classes begin
October 10
Classes End
Fall 2, 202
October 19
Placement test
October 21
Classes begin
December 12
Classes End
Partner Institutions
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and its partner institutions accept completion of English Language Institute in place of the TOEFL or IELTS and as proof of English proficiency. ELI students who successfully complete Level 7 are given a “Program Completion Diploma.” ELI will send official transcripts/program completion documents to SMWC and/or other partner institutions. Assistance in applying to universities is available free of charge to all ELI students.
Partners
Indiana State University
Ivy Tech Community College
Standards and Ethics
Committed to providing the highest quality in curriculum offerings and the best possible services, ELI supports and complies with the standards for intensive English programs established by
NAFSA: Association of International Education
English USA
(Formerly American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP)); Indiana Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, and the
Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
, and the
National Association of Foreign Student Advisors
In partnership with choice agencies, ELI works to prioritize students’ academic needs, satisfaction and success. All of ELI’s student recruitment partners abide by the
NAFSA Code of Ethics
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