English Language Institute of Queens College of the City University of New York

School Introduction

The English Language Institute (ELI) of Queens College is a full-time, college-oriented program. Established in 1945, it is the second oldest English-language program in the United States. The college is situated on a beautiful, 77-acre campus located 10 miles outside of Manhattan. The campus offers state-of-the-art technology and has over 100 clubs and organizations for students to join. Not only do Queens College students come from 140 different countries, but the campus is located in the most ethnically diverse borough in the United States.

ESL Program Introduction

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers both daytime and evening programs. Classes meet four days a week, from 16 to 24 hours a week depending on the program and semester. All members of our faculty have earned graduate degrees in applied linguistics/teaching English as a second language and have an average of 11 years of teaching experience in our program. Students who pass our placement/final exam with a certificate are able to apply to any undergraduate program at the City University of New York using these results in lieu of TOEFL.

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 300-400
• Average Class Size: 17
• Hours per Week: 16-24
• Minimum Age: 18
• Issue I-20: Yes
• Housing Options:
• School Setting:  Suburban 
• Accreditation: Queens College is accredited by The State of New York and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Schedule & Fees

Spring: January 18, 2005 - May 13, 2005
Summer: May 31, 2005 - August 12, 2005
Fall: dates pending (generally classes begin early September and end mid-December)

Tuition for Day Programs:
Resident (green card) $1997
Non-resident $2360
Tuition for Night Programs:
Resident $1779
Non-resident $2094
10% discount available for early registration before specific deadlines.

Special Courses & Features

Contact Info

English Language Institute of Queens College of the City University of New York
Kiely 413
Queens Collge
65-30 Kissena Blvd
Flushing, NY 11590

Tel 718-997-5720
Fax 718-997-5731
Website