Students attend class Monday through Friday. A typical day at the ELI looks like this:
| 8:45 am – 10:15 am EST/EDT | Oral Communication |
| 10:15 am – 10:30 am EST/EDT | Break |
| 10:30 am- 12:00 pm EST/EDT | Textual Communication |
| 12:00 am – 1:15 pm EST/EDT | Lunch Break |
| 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm EST/EDT | Accuracy (No class on Fridays) |
Below HERE you can find the important dates for the upcoming semesters.
Spring 2026 Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Orientation: | Friday, January 9, 2026 |
| First Day of Classes: | Monday, January 12, 2026 |
| No Classes-
Spring Break: |
Sunday, March 8 – Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
| Certificate Ceremony: | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
Summer 2026 Schedule
N.B., In order to receive a certificate of completion for a proficiency level, you need to complete both summer sessions in that level. Students are welcome to register for a single summer session, nevertheless!
Summer Session I
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Orientation: | Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| First Day of Classes: | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| No Classes-
Memorial Day: Juneteenth: |
Monday, May 25, 2026 Friday, June 19, 2026 |
| Last Day of Classes | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
Summer Session II
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Orientation: | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| First Day of Classes: | Monday, June 29, 2026 |
| Certificate Ceremony: | Friday, August 7, 2026 |
Fall 2025 Schedule
Fall Session 2026 (Tentative– currently under review)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Orientation: | Friday, August 28, 2026 |
| First Day of Classes: | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
| No Classes-
Labor Day: Thanksgiving Break: |
Monday, September 7, 2026 Sunday, Nov. 22 – Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026 |
| Certificate Ceremony: | Friday, December 11, 2026 |