A Balanced English Program To Meet Your Needs

Study English at the  University of Florida

The English Language Institute provides intensive academic English classes and a unique Cultural Immersion Program (CIP) for students preparing to study at the undergraduate or graduate level in the US. The ELI provides assistance and support with housing, shopping, medical and insurance, and banking, along with Academic and Student Life Orientations.

UF ELI Classes

  • Small classes (15 students maximum)
  • A full-time program of 23 contact hours per week with classes in reading/writing, listening/speaking, and grammar
  • Individualized placement into levels and skills
  • Electives in pronunciation, TOEFL or IELTS preparation available when enrollment allows

CIP activities and campus life

  • Conversation Partner and Volunteering Opportunities
  • Daily sports or cultural activities
  • Weekend trips to famous Florida destinations
  • A team of dedicated Language Assistants (UF undergraduates) acting as peer leaders in the classroom, daily and weekend activities, and campus community involvement
  • Access to Student Health Center, pools, Lake Wauburg, libraries, and city bus

Learn the language, live the culture, and love the Gators!

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