Syracuse University’s English Language Institute (ELI) is a high-quality program which serves adults with diverse goals who wish to study English as a second language. Students include those seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees in the U.S., business professionals, and those simply interested in increasing their English proficiency.
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Students who want to succeed in an academic program benefit greatly from ELI courses, offered from beginning through advanced. Courses include reading comprehension, academic writing, grammar, listening comprehension, and oral production.
The ELI provides instruction for professional business people and groups. Classes are arranged on a contract basis.
The General English and Academic Culture courses focus primarily on speaking and listening skills in order to improve overall communication skills and intercultural understanding.
The Legal English course is designed primarily for lawyers who are nonnative speakers of English attending the College of Law’s LL.M. program. Students attending other LL.M. programs or with an interest in legal studies are welcome.
Would you like to develop your English language skills and learn more about studying in the U.S.? This program, created for high school students, explores issues international students face while attending an American university for undergraduate study.
College Discovery Program for International StudentsThe ELI accommodates a range of special English language development programs during the year.
Special Programs
