English Language Institute of Virginia Tech

School Introduction

Virginia Tech is a major research university with nationally recognized programs in Engineering, Business, and Architecture. The University and its English Language Institute are located in a quiet and secure, semi-rural town about a five-hour drive from Washington DC. The ELI offers 25 hours of class a week on four levels designed to help students meet their personal and professional goals. The small size of the program means that instructors are able to give each student personal attention and support. The English Language Institute at Virginia Polytechnic University is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) for the period April 2002-April 2007 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions.

ESL Program Introduction

The English Language Institute offers students small, academically rigorous classes in a caring environment with experienced, professional instructors. Although the main focus of the curriculum is academic preparation, students can elect to focus on improving their conversational and verbal skills. The ELI works with American students enrolled in academic classes at Tech to offer a strong conversation partner program. Student aides help plan a variety of activities including bowling, shopping, and restaurant trips. Blacksburg is convenient to winter and summer outdoor sports. The Southwest Virginia region has a rich cultural heritage, which is examined both in class and through field trips.

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 40 to 80 students
• Average Class Size: eight to ten students
• Hours per Week: Full time students attend 25 hours of class per week on four levels
• Minimum Age: Seventeen
• Issue I-20: Yes
• Housing Options: Dormitory  Apartment
• School Setting:  Small Town/Rural

Schedule & Fees

Winter 1/13/2003 - 2/28/2003 (7 weeks)
Spring 2003 3/10/2003 - 5/9/2003 (9 weeks)
Summer I 5/19/2003 - 6/27/2003 (6 weeks)
Summer II 6/30/2003 - 8/8/2003 (6 weeks)
Fall I 8/25/2003 - 10/17/2003 (8 weeks)
Fall II 10/20/2003 - 12/19/2003 (8 weeks)
Winter 1/19/2004 - 3/5/2004
Spring 3/15/2004 - 5/14/2004

$100 Tuition Deposit required.

Six Week Summer 2003
Tuition and Fees (150 hours) $1545
(Including Health Service and bus)
Est. Living Expenses $900
Health Insurance $110
Total $2, 585

Eight Week Academic Year Term
Tuition and Fees (200 hours) $2010
(Including Health Service and bus)
Estimated Living Expenses $1200
Health Insurance $170
Total $3, 380

Sixteen Week Semester
Tuition and Fees (400 hours) $4020
(Including Health Service and bus)
Estimated Living Expenses $2400
Health Insurance $330

Total $6, 750

Two Semesters
Tuition and Fees (800 hours) $8040
(Including Health Service and bus)
Estimated Living Expenses $6000
Health Insurance $650
Total $14, 690

Late registrations are accepted with tuition calculated on a weekly basis and a $25 schedule adjustment fee added.

Special Courses & Features

• Conversation Partner Program
• TOEFL Preparation Courses

Contact Info

English Language Institute of Virginia Tech
840 University Blvd Suite 2 Mail Code 0273
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061

Tel 540 231 9814
Fax 540 231 9490
Website