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Texas A&M University, the oldest state supported university
in Texas, opened its doors to students in the fall of 1876.
Texas A&M University offers a variety of programs in both
undergraduate and graduate studies through its 10 academic colleges - Agriculture
and Life Sciences, Architecture, Business Administration and Graduate School of Business, Education, Dwight Look College of Engineering,
Geosciences and Maritime Studies, Liberal Arts, Medicine, Science and Veterinary
Medicine.
In addition, the University's extensive research efforts in all fields resulted
in expenditures totaling more than $350 million, more than any other
university in Texas and among the top 10 universities in the United States. |
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English Language Institute
at Texas A&M University
Location:
College Station, Texas
Address:
302 Peterson
College Station, TX 77843-2130, USA
Tel:
(409) 845-7936
Fax:
(409) 862-4326
E-mail:
eli@acs.tamu.edu
Description: The English Language Institute at Texas A&M
University offers you the opportunity to develop your language skills
while you participate in university life on the campus of a world
famous American university.
ELI offers a comprehensive, innovative program designed for international students who want to improve their English language ability
before studying at an American college or university, particularly Texas A&M University. Begun as a year round program at Texas A&M in 1974, the ELI has
grown from a small program instructing 100 students annually to one that provides intensive English instruction to more than 500 students each year.
Dedicated to giving students the best English instruction available, the outstanding
ELI faculty offers students opportunities to develop their language skills through a
broad range of stimulating and interesting activities. Courses emphasize listening
comprehension, speaking fluency, reading comprehension, and writing skill
development. Special attention is given to pronunciation skills, vocabulary
development, and grammar usage. Students also are given practice in note-taking,
library research methods, and test taking including TOEFL, GRE, and GMAT.
Classes:
Students enrolled full time in the ELI can expect 25 hours of
classroom instruction each week, 5 hours daily, Monday through Friday.
An additional hour per day in the language resource laboratory is
usually required for class depending on student needs and instructor requirements.
A full range of language development materials, including computer assisted instruction,
are available to students for use in the lab.
For more information, admission requirements and application form, visit our Web site at:
http://acs.tamu.edu/~eli
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English for Academic Purposes: Intensive English Program
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Business English |
Conversational English |
English Fluency Development |
English for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language(TESOL) |
Exam Preparation and Testing: TOEFL |
Exam Preparation: SAT, ACT |
Exam Preparation: GRE, GMAT |
Summer Intensive English Program |
Program Starting Dates:
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Business English and other Special Programs start every week |
English for Academic Purposes: Intensive English Program
Fall Semester - August 18-19
Spring Semester - January 12-13
Summer Session - May 17-18 |
Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester - June 15
Spring Semester - November 1
Summer Session - March 15 |
Cultural Activities:
Each semester the ELI offers enjoyable activities
which introduce students to the richness and diversity of the American life-style through participation in a
variety of cultural events in the community and in other cities in the
state. All full time ELI students are encouraged to participate in these
activities in order to practice English, relax with classmates, and explore the
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Conversation Partners:
Through this popular program, students enrolled in oral skills classes
have an opportunity to practice speaking English with an American
student.
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Financial resources required:
A minimum of $5,700.00 in United States currency is required for each four month
session (included are tuition, books, room and board, and miscellaneous expenses)
Travel funds are not included.
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English in the USA: ESL Schools
