Study English with a Purpose at Syracuse University

The English Language Institute at Syracuse provides intensive English language instruction to international students and visiting professionals from beginning to advanced levels of proficiency. Open up a world of possibilities for your future. Contact us today.

The English Language Institute offers:

• Concentrated study to improve English proficiency
• Focus on academic or professional advancement
• Intensive study of 20-30 hours a week
• Grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking
• Small classes and individualized attention
• Highly qualified and experienced faculty
• Assistance adapting to a different culture
• Access to all University facilities:
  • Library
  • Computer labs
  • Gym & pool
  • Student center
  • Bookstores, cafeterias and snack bars
• Access to all University activities
  • Concerts
  • Lectures
  • Films
  • Theatre performances
  • Sporting events

Choose a program:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Reinforces skills that prepare you for the classroom, including:

• Note taking & report writing
• Scanning, and search reading
• Presentation skills
• Participation in tutorials and seminars

English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

• Provides language study specific to an individual discipline
• English for Business, English for Information Technology, English for Law
• Courses are tailored for groups or individual needs

University Link Program (fall and spring only)

• Advanced level of English required
• Students enroll in an SU academic course
• English instruction supports the academic course
• Provides a transition from English language study to discipline-specific courses

Proficiency Levels:

Students are placed into the level that provides for maximum improvement in communication skills

Level 1 Beginner
Level 2 Elementary
Level 3 Intermediate
Level 4 High Intermediate
Level 5 Academic

Syracuse University: Excellence in a Central Location

• Private, coeducational university founded in 1870
• International reputation for excellence
• 12 schools and colleges
• 13,736 undergraduate and 5,299 graduate students with over 2,233 international students.
• Associate, bachelor's, master's, law and doctoral degrees
• Certificates of advanced study
• Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents
• Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
• Member of Association of American Universities
• Lovely 900-acre campus
• Safe, culturally diverse city of Central New York State, in the northeastern United States
• Rolling hills, mountains, and the famous Finger Lakes region
• Near to New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Montreal, Toronto, and Washington, D.C.
• NCAA Division I football, basketball, lacrosse
• Additional opportunities for fun and relaxation

A World of Benefits for International Students at SU:

• Comprehensive services for international students
• Advising on housing, immigration visas, and campus life issues
• Network with students from many different countries
• Tutorial sessions with full-time faculty
• Recommendation letters from faculty and staff
• Opportunities for experiencing U.S. culture
• Campus events
• Student organizations
• Conversation groups

Admission Requirements:

• ELI students must be at least 17 years old and have completed secondary education.
• Must be admitted or conditionally admitted to a U.S. university OR be able to document a reason for studying English.
• Must provide completed, signed application form; transcript of previous education; proof of ability to fund ELI study; valid passport; non-refundable money order for application fee and tuition deposit.
• Accepted students will receive an I-20, Certificate of Eligibility.
• PLEASE NOTE: Admission to the English Language Institute does not constitute admission to Syracuse University.