ELI Mission Statement
The mission of the English Language
Institute (ELI) at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is to:
1. Provide English as a second
language programs for international students that help students
improve English language skills needed to pursue academic studies in
a U.S. university.
2. Provide English as a second
language programs to international students and the global community
for academic, professional and personal development.
3. Assist students in their cultural
adjustment so that their academic pursuits will be both enjoyable
and productive.
4. Adhere to high standards of
English language instruction and program management.
Why study Intensive English at
UTA?
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Intensive English is a non-credit
English as a second language (ESL) program for international
students.
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Applicants must be high school
graduates, 18 years of age.
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Students study in class 20 hours
each week in grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Computer and language labs are open for additional hours each week.
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New students are tested and placed
in classes to fit their language skills.
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At the end of the program, students
receive a report showing their ability levels in English and a
certificate of participation. Intensive English can issue Form
I-20AB to allow non-immigrants to study English in the U.S.
High Quality Programs
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The program is well established,
since 1980 .
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Classes are small (average of 13
per class).
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All levels are taught, beginning to
advanced.
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All regular teachers have master's
or doctoral degrees in ESL or a related field.
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Students receive computer training,
instruction in accent reduction and research skills.
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Students have access to both a
modern computer lab and language lab (audio & video).
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Guest speakers visit classes to
talk about the community and UTA.
Solid Student Services
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Conditional admission to UTA for
eligible students.
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Academic advising (for university
admission).
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Student advising (for housing and
adjustment).
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Use of UTA recreational facilities.
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Auditing of regular UTA classes.
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Conversation Partner program.
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Airport pickup if needed (available
with request one week before arrival).
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Use of UTA shuttle bus for local
shopping and entertainment.
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Field trips,
picnics, and parties.
Good Location and Low Cost
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UTA has good programs, a
nice campus, and a low tuition cost.
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Arlington
is friendly, close to Dallas and Fort Worth, and has a low cost of
living.
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Texas is a large, diverse, and
fascinating state to explore.
Modern Labs
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32 networked computers.
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Personal e-mail, FTP, and file
sharing for all students.
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High-speed access to the Internet
via the World Wide Web.
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Laser printers and scanner.
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Large software library for language
learning.
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Computerized accent reduction
technology.
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Online access to extensive library
services.
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Language Acquistion
Center
Undergraduate Bridge Program
High-level Intensive English students
may study up to 8 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses
while enrolled in Intensive English if they have met all requirements to
enter the
bridge program.
Students may be in the program for no
more than two semesters. Upon successful completion of the bridge
program, students will be admitted unconditionally to UTA's
undergraduate program.
The Graduate English Skills Program (G.E.S.P)
GESP is an intensive
English course for international graduate students who have been
accepted into a UTA graduate program and have unconditional or
provisional status. Students in numerous graduate programs at UTA,
including MBA, Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, Landscape
Architecture, Linguistics, and Urban Development will benefit from this
course. Students use materials from their graduate programs as they
learn to write academic papers, read textbooks and scholarly material,
expand academic vocabulary, listen to and take notes for academic
lectures, and make videotaped, oral presentations. GESP meets four hours
each day for 16 weeks (11 weeks in summer).
How you can apply for
admission
to the Intensive English Program:
Send the following items at least one
month before the program begins:
1. The completed
Intensive English
application form.
2. An official diploma (with English
translation) from the student's high school or university.
3. A bank statement (no older than 3
months) showing at least the support amount noted in this application
form along with a sponsor letter indicating that your sponsor will be
financially responsible for you when you come to USA.
4. The application fee of $75.00 U.S.
payable to UTA. This is not refundable. If a student does not attend as
planned, the fee can be used for one of the next two programs. After
that, a new application fee and form are required.
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission should be
requested ONLY if the U.S. embassy in the student's country
requires it to grant a F-1 (student) visa. Conditional admission is for
undergraduate study only.
1. Send the items above to the English
Language Institute.
2. Find "Type of I-20 Needed" on the
application. Mark conditional admission.
3. We will send the proper UTA forms to
you to obtain conditional admission.
4. Return these forms to the English
Language Institute along with official high school and/or college
transcripts.
5. Send a separate $50 evaluation fee
made out to UTA. (This is in addition to the $75 application fee.)
6. If you qualify, you will receive an
I-20 with "conditional admission" marked on it.
NOTE: You must apply at least 2 months
before a program starts to obtain conditional admission. UTA requires
the SAT for undergraduate admission. Students can substitute successful
completion of Level 6 for the SAT verbal score. Graduate students may
substitute participation in the intensive English program for low verbal
scores on the TOEFL, GMAT, or GRE with the approval of the Graduate
School.
Professional Memberships
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AAIEP (American Association of
Intensive English Programs)
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CALICO (Computer Assisted Learning
and Instruction Consortium)
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NAFSA (Association of International
Educators)
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TAUCELP (Texas Association of
University and College English Language Programs)
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TESOL (Teachers of English to
Speakers of Other Languages)
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UCIEP (University and College
Intensive English Programs)
Student Expenses
Students have the following expenses:
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Tuition
(payable at registration time)
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Health insurance (All international
students MUST have adequate medical insurance.)
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Books
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Housing
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Food
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Personal expenses
The current Intensive English program
costs are listed on the application form. These may change from one
program to another.
The University of Texas at Arlington
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UTA is a major university in Texas,
with 25,000 students.
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UTA is located on a beautiful,
modern campus.
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UTA has an excellent reputation in
major important to international students, such as Business,
Engineering, Computer Science, Nursing, Science, Architecture, and
Linguistics.
For More Information
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English Language
Institute
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University of Texas at
Arlington
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402 Hammond Hall
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701 Planetarium Place
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Arlington, TX 76019 USA
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Phone: (817) 272-2730
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Fax: (817) 272-2731
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E-mail:
ELIinfo@iep.uta.edu
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English Language
Institute
University of Texas at
Arlington
402 Hammond Hall
701 Planetarium Place
Arlington, TX 76019 USA
Phone: (817) 272-2730
Fax: (817) 272-2731
E-mail:
ELIinfo@iep.uta.edu
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