ELI students advance one level of English skill per
session
The ELI offers six levels of instruction, from beginner
to high advanced.
You will receive a certificate when you finish your
program!
ELI students who have met the requirements of their program participate
in a graduation ceremony and receive a certificate at the end of
their session.
The certificate includes dates of study and highest level achieved
and is signed by the President and Provost of the University.
You have the opportunity to take part time credit courses
at UD!
High level ELI students may request permission to enroll in a 3
credit undergraduate class during the Fall (September – December)
or Spring (February – May) sessions.
ELI students who enroll in part time credit courses at UD may decrease
their ELI course load and still remain in visa status.
You can take advantage of ELI’s Conditional Admissions
Programs (CAP)!
ELI students can apply to any of these schools without needing
a TOEFL score.
The ELI Admissions Officer helps students apply to CAP.
You can develop the English for Academic skills you
will need to be successful in your degree studies in the States!
You can earn UD credit for ELI classes!
Students who achieve a grade of ‘A’ in one session of English for
Academic Purposes Level VI Reading & Writing Class or grades of ‘B’ in
two sessions of English for Academic
Purposes Level VI Reading & Writing
Class earn three credits toward the University of Delaware undergraduate
program.
The three credits are equivalent to the UD Freshman English class,
E110.
ELI students who receive the three credits are exempted from the
E110 class.
You can learn specialized content through our electives
in Business English, Law, PreMBA, and American culture!
