Questions? Please email elli-info@samford.edu or call 1-205-726-4208. Go to www.samford.edu/elli and apply today! Learn the English skills you need to grow in an environment that helps you achieve your goals. English Language Learner Institute 206 Brooks Hall Samford University 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL 35229 1-205-726-4208 elli-info@samford.edu www.samford.edu/elli Samford University s English Language Learner Institute Prepare for a Successful Future Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? Who do you want to be? Learning English is the first step. Produced by Samford Office of Marketing and Communication Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution that complies with applicable law prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin.
WHATEVER YOUR GOAL, SAMFORD UNIVERSITY S ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER INSTITUTE (ELLI) IS RIGHT FOR YOU. If you live in the United States Simply sign up for classes. You can study full time or part time, and there s no need to change your visa status. Samford offers day and evening classes to help you improve your English when it s most convenient for you. No TOEFL required. If you live outside the United States Come study in an intensive English program full time. We are happy to provide an I-20 for your student visa after you are accepted to our program. No TOEFL required. Samford s staff gives you the personal attention you need throughout the entire application process, including pre-arrival preparation, housing arrangements and airport pick-up. EVERYONE CAN STUDY AT ELLI APPLYING IS EASY NO TOEFL REQUIRED Experience American Culture Samford s program combines language learning and cultural outings to give you the best experience possible to maximize your English learning. Study at an American University Upon successful completion of the ELLI program, you may apply to be accepted to Samford University. No TOEFL required. Enhance Your University Studies If you are directly admitted to Samford for undergraduate or graduate studies, ELLI helps you succeed through academic language training and content tutoring.
COURSE OPTIONS 4-Credit Classes Grammar Reading Listening and Speaking Writing Evening Pronunciation and Vocabulary for Professionals Evening Advanced English Skills: Using Professional Vocabulary Evening Basics for Beginners Online TOEFL Prep Course 1-Credit Classes Pronunciation Cultural Intelligence Service Learning Levels Offered 1 = advanced beginner 2 = lower intermediate 3 = upper intermediate 4 = advanced SAMFORD OFFERS A PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS ACADEMIC, SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL LEARNING. MY EXPERIENCE AT ELLI HAS HELPED ME BECOME A MORE COMPLETE PERSON. SALVADOR DURAN, MEXICO Course Duration Fall and Spring Semesters: 15 weeks Summer Semester: 10 weeks Tuition 1 Credit: $375 Best price: Study full time for only $6,000 a semester
WHY STUDY AT SAMFORD S ELLI PROGRAM? Small classes with fewer than 10 students give you the personal attention you need. Excellent instruction from professional instructors makes learning fun and easy. Cultural assistance from a committed staff helps you adjust to all areas of your American life. SMALL CLASSES, HELPFUL PROFESSORS AND A BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS MAKE SAMFORD S ELLI A PERFECT PLACE TO CONCENTRATE ON YOUR STUDIES AND IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH SKILLS. SHIHO KOYANAGI, JAPAN
RANKINGS Alabama s top-ranked private university Forbes Inc. #3 in for the Regional South #3 Universities U.S. News & World Report in the South for Best Undergraduate Teaching U.S. News & World Report SAMFORD UNIVERSITY Exciting Each fall, students are welcomed back with a fun-filled week of concerts, parties and prizes. With a yearlong calendar of activities and events, Samford is always a fun place to be. Diverse Almost 200 international students from more than 20 nations Fun 13 student intramural sports 28 residence halls 105 student organizations 200 events on campus each year Friendly Samford staff and students make students from any country feel welcome. Safe A gated campus and 24-hour campus safety staff also provide students and parents with peace of mind.
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