The English Language Institute (ELI) at the University of Houston- Downtown (UHD) offers an intensive English program designed to prepare internationals to study in the U.S. or to acquire English language career skills. The ELI meets the standards and is a member of AAIEP.

Special Benefits for ELI Students

• Conditional acceptance to UHD for students with less than 550 TOEFL
• No TOEFL score required of ELI graduates to enter UHD
• 3-hours academic credit for ELI graduates
• Certificates of completion and graduation
• Students can finish two levels in one semester
• Free conversation partners
• Special afternoon projects
• Full gymnasium privileges
• Student Health Center
• Airport pickup; schedule ahead of time, both major airports

Programs

• Intensive English Program - develops all English Language Skills
  • 20 hours/week instruction
  • 20 hours/week free lab
  • 13-week semester divided into 2 terms
  • 7 levels
  • 5 skills taught daily
  • Placement testing for initial level placement
  • 5-16 students per class
  • Conversation and Academic tracks
• Intensive Business English Program - for international business professionals
  • 30 hours per week of instruction
  • 16 hours per week of free laboratory
  • 6.5-week terms
  • 3 skill levels
  • Placement testing for initial level placement
  • Student must have intermediate or better English skills
• Afternoon Classes: TOEFL preparation
• Free Afternoon Classes: Pronunciation and Conversation
• Tutorials
  • 40 hours/week instruction
  • One participant/one instructor
  • Custom designed for participant's field of work
• Custom-designed programs for groups

Laboratories

• Sony language laboratory
• PC computer laboratory
• Multi-media laboratory

Activities

• Field trips & parties
• Movies
• Afternoon group projects
• University clubs
• Orientations
• University events
• Sports
• City tours

Instructors

• Masters in TESL or related fields
• 5 or more years experience in U.S. and abroad
• Experienced counselors
• Experienced cross-cultural trainers

Costs/Term for Intensive English Program

• Tuition: $907.50
• Medical insurance: $210.00 (students may purchase elsewhere)
• Books: $180.00
• Dormitory: $820.00
• Discounts are given when students register for two terms.

Costs/Term for Business English Program

• Tuition: $1,190.00
• Medical insurance: $210.00 (students may purchase elsewhere)
• Books: $180.00
• Dormitory: $820.00
• Discounts are given when students register for two terms.

University Programs

• 25 bachelor degree programs
• Graduate programs at sister campus a few miles away
• Comprehensive international student services
• Small classes and attentive professors
• Accredited by SACS, AACSB, ABET

Housing

• Host family program
• Off-campus dormitories; buses drop students at front door of UHD
• Reasonably priced, readily available apartments in Houston
• Housing locators

Philosophy

International students are an important part of our university population. The future peace and prosperity of the world depend upon bonds of friendship and understanding between the many cultures of the world. UHD students want to know about their world neighbors and share U.S. culture as well.

Location

• Exciting, cosmopolitan Houston, known for the oil and space industries
• Near Galveston resort on Gulf of Mexico
• Near NASA
• University located in thriving business center of Houston
• Houston's mild climate and easy transportation attract many visitors

Free English Lessons!

The lessons change monthly. The level of difficulty changes monthly. These lessons do not replace studying English at school. They are only meant to give you something fun to do to polish your English skills while you wait for your chance to study English in the United States.

Click on the Free English link at our website to see an explanatory page and to log in for a lesson! You can log in as often as you want. Be sure to check the requirements for the computer you use – our lessons have audio and sometimes video components. We hope you enjoy the challenge of our lessons!

The ELI endorses the NAFSA Principles of International Educational Exchange and the TESOL Standards for Postsecondary Programs and is a member meeting the standards of the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP).

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