English Language Institute

Mission Statement

Established in 1945, the English Language Institute (ELI) provides the English language skills needed to communicate effectively in academic, professional, and social settings and to engage fully in our interconnected global society.

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Meet expert ELI faculty and staff. Learn how our courses and activities can help you meet your goals.

Live Virtual ELI Lessons:

Participate in a class and see how well the ELI meets your needs.

Free English Language Test

Learn how good your English is now and how much you still need to learn. Get free advice and course recommendations from an ELI professor.

EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

Expert Faculty + Student-Centered Curriculum + Global Community

Comprehensive English Program

Full-time or part-time study options
An intensive English language experience
Classes offered at all levels of proficiency, from absolute beginner to high advanced

NEXT SESSION STARTS ON MARCH 22

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Professional English Program

Master pronunciation, write powerful business documents, or enhance public speaking skills for career advancement
Succeed in English in a variety of professional and social settings
Evening and Saturday courses for high intermediate to high advanced proficiency levels

NEW CLASSES START ON MARCH 22

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Mastering English Program

Dynamic three-week courses
Comprehensive English language instruction combined with rich content in business, international career pathways, university preparation, storytelling and social media
Open to high school students, college students, working professionals and adult learners

NEXT PROGRAMS START IN SUMMER 2021

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Corporate Education Program

Innovative corporate training programs and one-on-one coaching for your international employee teams and global executives
Customized programs in such skills as public speaking, negotiation, advanced pronunciation, cross-cultural communication, and professional writing
Tailored courses available onsite at your company, online, or at NYU

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Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Gain both a theoretical background and hands-on teaching skills
Walk away with a portfolio to showcase your work to employers
Great for college graduates with or without teaching experience

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Certificate in Executive Business English and Global Communication

Gain the communication skills and cutting-edge business practices to succeed in today's globalized marketplace
Learn from distinguished faculty and industry experts
Experience a customizable business and language curriculum that builds confidence in communicating across multinational industries

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Collaborative for New Immigrant Education

12-week Advanced Professional Communication course for asylees, asylum seekers, and resettled refugees

Support services outside of the language classroom

A community collaborative approach aimed at fostering leadership and development opportunities through collaborations at the University and within our New York City communities

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Message from Leadership

Billie Gastic Rosado

Associate Dean

The English Language Institute is where people from all over the world come to learn, practice, and advance their English skills. No matter your level of proficiency and experience in English, you will be able to find a course or program that works for you and your schedule. We are very proud of our long history of supporting international students at NYU and visitors to our great city to achieve their English language goals.