University of Florida

English Language Institute
Gainesville, Florida U.S.A.

School Introduction

Founded in 1955, UFELI prepares international students for study at American universities and trains others needing to improve general English. Students are placed in Grammar, Listening/Speaking, and Reading/Writing classes upon arrival. UFELI provides intensive instruction by highly qualified faculty and gives students ample opportunity to participate in our Cultural Immersion Program. The CIP offers weekend trips, sports, coffee talk, picnics, conversation partners, movies and volunteering positions in the community. Gainesville is a beautiful urban forest located in north-central Florida. UFELI is a two hour drive from Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. This offers opportunities for one-day excursions and weekend trips to Disney World, Busch Gardens and world famous beaches.

ESL Program Introduction

Students at UFELI are placed into appropriate skill and age levels with an entrance exam. All full time students are registered for Grammar, Listening/Speaking, Reading/Writing and can enroll in electives like TOEFL iBT, Business English, Literature, Pronunciation and Vocabulary classes. Listening and Speaking classes are divided between faculty members and Language Assistants. These LAs are undergraduate UF students who assist ELI students with popular culture, slang, music and general English. All full-time students can take an institutional TOEFL at the end of each semester. This TOEFL may be accepted at certain departments at the University of Florida.

Background Data

Number of ESL Students: 150-200
Average Class Size: 12
Hours per Week: 23
Minimum Age: 16
Housing Options: Dormitory Apartment
School Setting: Urban
Accreditation: UCIEP

Schedule & Fees

2007
Spring C: 8 Jan - 27 Apr, tuition $3760
Spring B: 12 Mar - 27 Apr, tuition $1890
Summer C: 7 May - 10 Aug, tuition $3290
Summer B: 2 July - 10 Aug, tuition $1620
Fall C: 27 Aug - 14 Dec, tution $3760
Fall B: 22 Oct - 14 Dec, tuition $2160

Special Courses & Features

English for Business
Conversation Partner Program
TOEFL Preparation Courses
Teacher Training Courses

Contact Info

English Language Institute
University of Florida
315 Norman Hall
PO Box 117051
Gainesville, FL 32611-7051

Tel 352/392-2070
Fax 352/392-3744
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