University of Delaware (ELI - University Pathway/Language)

English Language Institute (ELI) The ELI is based at the University of Delaware in an elegant mansion and nearby annex buildings. It was established in 1979 to provide linguistic, academic, and cultural support to international students, scholars, and professionals. Its educational programs include the Intensive English Program, university preparation, Business English, and Legal English. One of the ELI's main goals is to encourage and develop diverse cultural exchange between the campus and the local community. [Facilities] The ELI building houses classrooms, faculty and administrative staff, a state-of-the-art self-access learning center, and a tutoring center. Each classroom is equipped with wireless internet and a variety of multimedia technology. All buildings are within easy walking distance of one another. Each ELI student receives a University of Delaware e-mail account as well as a university ID card. With your ID card, you can use many University of Delaware facilities and services, including the following. ㆍ More than 30 campus computer facilities where students can access the internet, check e-mail, and do class assignments ㆍ The University of Delaware's Morris Library, in the middle of campus, with nearly 3 million volumes and state-of-the-art information retrieval technology ㆍ Three large gymnasiums filled with a wide range of equipment ㆍ Two indoor ice skating rinks (usable in summer as well), indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and numerous soccer fields, baseball fields, and tennis courts ㆍ One concert hall, two theaters, and one professional art center hosting many arts and cultural events ㆍ Restaurants and food courts throughout the campus ㆍ Free University of Delaware shuttle bus [Recommended Programs] Pathway Program ㆍ Academic Transitions (AT) -3 semesters (12 months) to complete, with up to 24 credits earned -Fields offered: Business, Engineering, Arts & Sciences -Admission requirements: ?High school GPA grade 3–4 (Korean grade scale), GED not accepted. ?For grade 5, applying as an undecided major is recommended (choose a major after admission) ?TOEFL: Min 65 or higher ?*Direct Admission: iBT 90 ?Can apply without TOEFL; depending on the placement test results after arrival, an English course may be added before AT -Progression requirement: C+ or higher -Start dates: January, May, September -Tuition: $39,825 -Features: ?The highest-ranked state university pathway that students with grade 3–4, and sometimes grade 5, can enter ?Reference: Michigan State #35, Indiana Bloomington #38, Delaware #38, Arizona State #52, Utah #56, UIC #61 ?Engineering, especially chemical engineering, ranks in the Top 10 for both undergraduate and graduate studies, alongside Cornell, MIT, and others ?The world-renowned chemical company DuPont Group is located in Wilmington, a city also famous for its chemical industry, making it an excellent academic environment for students who wish to study chemical engineering ?A pathway operated directly by the university ?University credit courses taken with other international students -> easier to earn credits [Programs] ㆍ The Intensive English Program ㆍ Conditional Admissions ㆍ PreMBA ㆍ Business English ㆍ General English ㆍ Undergraduate or graduate studies in the United States ㆍ American history, culture, music, and film ㆍ A short-term, intensive Executive English program ㆍ Legal English and the American legal system ㆍ Corporate tutoring in English ㆍ Evening English courses ㆍ EFL teacher training [Credit-Bearing Courses] Students at Level 6 of the Accelerated University English Program can apply to regular programs at the University of Delaware, and students at Levels 4–6 can register as part-time students of the university. [Students' Countries of Origin] More than 1,000 students from over 90 countries come to the ELI every year. Roughly, students from Asia make up 41% of the total, Latin America 29%, the Middle East 14%, Europe 9%, the South Pacific 2%, Africa 3%, and North America 2%. [Instructor Qualifications] All classes are taught by university faculty. All instructors are native English speakers with a master's degree in teaching English as a second language or in linguistics, and have extensive training and teaching experience in ESL. [Accommodation] Most ELI students use on-campus housing, and a homestay with an American family is also available. A homestay is a great opportunity for students who want to experience American culture firsthand as a member of an American family. Accommodation is limited, so it is best to apply as early as possible. First check on the Course Data Page whether the accommodation offered for your desired program is the one you want. The school can also introduce you to off-campus apartments, but the decisions and procedures must be handled by the student. For other matters, please contact the school directly using the Contact Address.

The University of Delaware is located in Newark, Delaware, a quiet, safe, and friendly college town of 30,000 people. Newark is two hours by car or train from Washington, DC and New York City (170 km) and one hour from Philadelphia and Baltimore (80 km). Nearby recreational areas on the Atlantic Ocean and in the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania offer students a variety of summer and winter activities.