Jacksonville State University

English Language Institute
Jacksonville, Alabama USA

School Introduction

The English Language Institute is located on the campus of Jacksonville State University, in a beautiful area of Alabama. 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.

ESL Program Introduction

If you are ready to improve your English, the English Language Institute (ELI) at Jacksonville State University is the right place for you. We offer small classes taught by experienced faculty. The ELI has 6 sessions a year with over 20 hours of classroom instruction per session. Students take classes in reading and writing, grammatical structure, listening and speaking, pronunciation, as well as classes in TOEFL preparation, American culture, and college preparatory skills. The classes are small which allows for much individualized instruction and individual attention. The ELI provides pleasant facilities, including an ELI computer lab. Reasonably priced tuition and a low cost of living make the ELI an excellent choice for any student.

Background Data

Number of ESL Students: 10 -25
Average Class Size: 10-15
Hours per Week: 20-25
Minimum Age: 18
Issue I-20: Yes
Housing Options: Dormitory Apartment
School Setting: Small Town/Rural
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Schedule & Fees

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

Tuition: $1950 (one session)
Application fee: $30
Housing: $1000 (includes deposit)

Special Courses & Features

Conversation Partner Program
TOEFL Preparation Courses
Teacher Training Courses

Housing/Accommodation Info

ELI assists students with obtaining rooms in dorms. Off campus apartments are available but students are responsible for those arrangements.

Contact Info

English Language Institute
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, Alabama 36265

Tel 256 782 8350
Fax 256 782 8377
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