English Language Institute
The English Language Institute will prepare you for successful university study. When you study English at ELI you become part of the university—your JSU student ID card gives you access to housing, dining, health services, sports and entertainment events.
At ELI, you will enjoy a college experience before you start college!
What I will study?
In classes of 12 or fewer students, our experienced professors will enable you to use American English confidently so you can be successful at the university.
Every week you will study for 21 – 25 hours:
- 16 hours of reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, public speaking, and pronunciation
- 3 hours of "Introduction to JSU", where you will learn about studying at an American university by visiting actual classes, meeting international students, and going to university events
- 2 hours of a simulated undergraduate class, where you can experience a “real” college class
- 4 hours of optional courses such as "TOEFL/IELTS Preparation" and "Cinema & Cultural Analysis"
- In addition, you will be matched with a “Conversation Partner", a JSU student who you will practice English with
English Requirements
There are six levels in the program, but most students will start at Level 2 or 3. You can take a free placement test here to see if you are ready for ELI.
Students are usually ready to be admitted to the university after they finish Level 4 or 5. With “Conditional Admission”, no TOEFL or IELTS score is required to enter the undergraduate program.
Costs
JSU understands that cost is one of the main concerns of international students. Here at JSU, you will be able to get a high-quality education at a very affordable price.
Tuition & Fees
This chart shows your total cost, excluding personal expenses:
| Session 1 | Session 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,950.00 | $3,900.00 |
| University Housing | $1,250.00 | $2,500.00 |
| Full Meal Plan | $770.00 | $1,540.00 |
| Books | $95.00 | $120.00 |
| Health Insurance | $150.00 | $300.00 |
| Fees | ||
| Housing Application | $200.00 | $0.00 |
| General University | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Technology | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| ELI Activity | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Athletic | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Student Activity | $13.00 | $26.00 |
| Student ID Fee | $10.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $4,663.00 | $8,836.00 |
Living Expenses: The cost of living in the beautiful town of Jacksonville is 12% lower than the national average. This means that renting your own apartment or living in a campus dormitory costs only about $550 a month
Important Dates
Year-round sessions
The ELI offers six sessions per year. You should apply two months before the session begins
| ELI Session | Apply by | Arrive by | Session Start | Session End | Next JSU Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer I | March 1 | May 1 | May 8 | June 23 | Fall |
| Summer II | April 15 | June 19 | June 26 | August 11 | Fall |
| Fall I | June 30 | August 21 | August 28 | October 13 | Spring |
| Fall II | August 14 | October 16 | October 23 | December 15 | Spring |
| Spring I | November 1 | January 3 | January 8 | February 23 | Summer |
| Spring II | December 15 | February 26 | March 6 | April 28 | Summer |
Apply
Explore the ELI website, visit our Facebook page, and when you’re ready to apply, click here.
If you have questions, we are here to help you. Contact us at eli@jsu.edu, +1 (256) 782-8451, or through Skype.
We look forward to serving you!
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