CUNY-College of Staten Island

The English Language Institute (ELI), the English school affiliated with the College of Staten Island, provides high-quality intensive English instruction for international students and professionals. ㆍ For 25 years, we have run English language programs for students from around the world who dream of studying in the U.S. and becoming professionals. ㆍ Current ELI students can easily gain admission to the College of Staten Island (undergraduate and graduate). ㆍ Use of university facilities: a state-of-the-art fitness center (swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts), library, computer lab, etc. ㆍ Close to Manhattan: only 20 minutes by ferry ㆍ Field trips: museums, theaters and art galleries, sports facilities, commercial districts ㆍ Cultural experiences that take you out of the classroom and into real life ㆍ A large campus of more than 200,000 pyeong (204 acres) The English school (ELI) consists of three programs: grammar (structure and usage), reading and writing, and conversation and pronunciation. The programs are taught in small classes of 10 to 15 students, tailored to each student's needs. An interactive teaching style is used to help students adapt well to American-style classes. In addition, the ELI helps students adapt successfully to American university life by offering club activities, discussion classes, field trips, video classes and workshops for understanding American culture.