ELI offers more than just English classes. The Office of Global Engagement offers a wide range of social, cultural and recreational activities to help international students connect with campus and explore the United States. On-campus activities include visits to UNCP’s recreation center, international festivals, ping-pong tournaments and formal and informal social gatherings. Off campus, we tour sites and cities in North Carolina and the surrounding states, including trips to the beach, mountains and amusement parks.
English Language Institute
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Key features of our ELI program include: UNCP English Proficiency Admission Requirements: Contact ELI Coordinator Janna.Fahmy@uncp.edu for more information! **NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE SPRING 2025 SEMESTER** In order to begin the process, please click here to create an account to submit an application under "English Language Institute"
student type and specifically to the "ELI" (English Language Institute) program. Once you gain admission to UNCP, you'll be issued an acceptance letter, and you'll
be able to upload required documents to your application portal, which are needed
to receive an I-20 for your student visa. We recommend that you apply at least three months before the program start date. This
will ensure you have enough time to get your visa and make the necessary travel arrangements.
Priority application deadline is June 17 for the fall semester and November 11 for the spring semester. Applications received after the deadline will be considered
on a case-by-case basis according to program availability. Admission cannot be guaranteed. Spring 2025: January 13, 2025-May 9, 2025 This course employs various listening materials, such as lectures, discussions, speeches,
films, music and video clips to help students enhance their listening comprehension,
note-taking and critical-thinking skills. The speaking component of this course builds fluency, pronunciation and expression.
Students use new vocabulary and improve pronunciation through speaking tasks and drills. This course is designed to introduce students to American culture and to help them
develop the skills they need to succeed in an academic environment. This course employs various listening materials, such as lectures, discussions, speeches,
films, music and video clips to help students enhance their listening comprehension,
note-taking and critical-thinking skills. The speaking component of this course builds fluency, pronunciation and expression.
Students use new vocabulary and improve pronunciation through speaking tasks and drills. This course is designed to introduce students to American culture and to help them
develop the skills they need to succeed in an academic environment.
ELI program includes
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ELI Courses
The ELI curriculum consists of core courses that focus on developing reading, writing,
listening and speaking skills, an orientation course that introduces students to the
U.S. culture and academic life and a TOEFL preparation course that provides instruction
in test-taking strategies.
The reading component of this course prepares students for university-level reading
by developing reading comprehension, note-taking, critical-thinking and analytical
skills. Topics encompass many fields and genres to expose students to a broad scope
of vocabulary.
The writing component of this course focuses on developing the skills necessary for
academic writing, including prewriting, drafting, revision, collecting and citing
sources and peer review. Students also become familiar with different genres of writing,
including free writing, creative writing and journaling.
The TOEFL Preparation course is designed to help students acquire the skills and confidence
necessary to get a high score on the TOEFL. The course explains the format of each
section of the TOEFL exam, offers specific test-taking strategies and strengthens
the main English language skills. Although the intent of the course is to enhance
students’ TOEFL scores, the material covered in class will fine-tune any student’s
English language skills so that they can succeed in the university classroom.
This course focuses on study skills necessary for success in a university setting.
Topics include note-taking strategies, reading and writing strategies, research skills
and stress management/test anxiety.
The reading component of this course prepares students for university-level reading
by developing reading comprehension, note-taking, critical-thinking and analytical
skills. Topics encompass many fields and genres to expose students to a broad scope
of vocabulary.
The writing component of this course focuses on developing the skills necessary for
academic writing, including prewriting, drafting, revision, collecting and citing
sources and peer review. Students also become familiar with different genres of writing,
including free writing, creative writing and journaling.
The TOEFL Preparation course is designed to help students acquire the skills and confidence
necessary to get a high score on the TOEFL. The course explains the format of each
section of the TOEFL exam, offers specific test-taking strategies and strengthens
the main English language skills. Although the intent of the course is to enhance
students’ TOEFL scores, the material covered in class will fine-tune any student’s
English language skills so that they can succeed in the university classroom.
This course focuses on study skills necessary for success in a university setting.
Topics include note-taking strategies, reading and writing strategies, research skills
and stress management/test anxiety.
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Have Questions?
If you have questions, reach out to us.
Belk Residence Hall, First Floor
PO Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: 910.775.4095
Fax: 910.521.6864
Email: oge@uncp.edu
