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Jacksonville State University
English Language Institute

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700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville , Alabama   36265
Phone: 256.782.8350
Fax: 256.782.8377
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602   Phone: 256-782-8350
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JSU's English Language Institute-Right for You!

Academic Excellence, Friendly People, a Beautiful Setting...

All this and more make Jacksonville State University's English Language Institute a great place to study. If you are ready to improve your English, the English Language Institute (ELI) at JSU is the right place for you!
  • Our academic English courses prepare you well for study in American universities.
  • Classes are small and are taught by experienced faculty.
  • The ELI provides up-to-date and pleasant facilities, including an ELI computer lab.
  • We have reasonably-priced tuition and low cost of living.
  • Students enjoy frequent cultural activities, field trips, and social events.
  • ELI students have access to JSU facilities, including library, computer labs, health center, and recreational facilities with pool, weight rooms, ping pong, tennis and racquet ball courts.
  • ELI students can attend JSU events--athletics, concerts, lectures, plays.
  • Our Conversation Partners program introduces international students to American students.
  • Jacksonville is a pleasant place to live, with shopping, nature, and outdoor activities.
The English Language Institute is located on the campus of Jacksonville State University, in a beautiful area of Alabama. A blend of modern and old, the city of Jacksonville is a charming Southern town rich in history. The University has a state-of-the-art campus with over 50 undergraduate majors and 24 graduate majors. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, JSU has over 9,200 students. JSU is about an hour's drive away from Birmingham, Alabama, and about two hours from Huntsville, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia.

Classes

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers non-credit classes in English as a Second Language for international students who want to improve their English.

The ELI currently offers four to six levels of English as a Second Language instruction, beginning to advanced, with 20-25 hours of instruction each week. Students take classes in reading and writing, grammatical structure, listening and speaking, and pronunciation, plus classes in TOEFL preparation, American culture, and college preparatory skills.

Classes are small, with most having 10-15 students, allowing for much individualized instruction and individual attention.

Teachers and Staff

Our ESL teachers are experienced, dedicated, and well-qualified, with masters or doctoral degrees in English as a Second Language or related fields. Our staff also includes an administrator, international programs coordinator, secretary, project assistants, and student workers.

ELI Academic Calendar 2009-2010

The ELI offers six sessions yearly. Please apply at least one full month before the starting date of the term in which you want to study.

Fall I 2009 August 23-October 14
Fall II 2009 October 25-December 16
Spring I 2010 January 4-February 19
Spring II 2010 February 28-April 23
Summer I 2010 May 2-June 16
Summer II 2010 June 27-August 11
Fall I 2010 August 22-October 13
Fall II 2010 October 25-December 16

Costs Per Session (Prices Subject To Change)

Tuition $1950.00
Housing $1000.00 (includes $100 refundable deposit)
Meal Plan $550.00 (estimate)
Books $175.00 (estimate)
Insurance $200.00
Activity Fee $50.00
TOTAL $3925.00

Other Costs

Application fee $30.00
Express mail of I-20 $75.00
Students generally spend $200-300 monthly on personal expenses.

ELI Admission Requirements

  • You must have graduated from high school.
  • You must be 18 years of age.
  • You need to have a basic knowledge of English.

Admission to Jacksonville State University

JSU requires a 500 on the paper-based TOEFL, plus proof of high school graduation for international admission. Once ELI students score 500 or higher on the TOEFL, ELI staff will assist students with the admission process to JSU.

Group Programs

The ELI will custom design a program for your group's special needs or interests. Among the programs we can provide are these:
  • Short term professional development in the teaching of English as a second language for international educators
  • Short term study of English for special purposes, such as business or medicine
  • Customized summer programs for international high school students who would like to study English and American culture

Join Us Today!!

Since its start in 2004, the ELI has welcomed students from over 40 countries around the world as they have learned English for academic, professional, and personal success. If you would like to study with us, just fill out an application form, provide a financial statement, and send in your $30 application fee! We will quickly send you an I-20.

We believe the ELI is right for you, and we hope to hear from you!

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