English Language Institute
Welcome to Delaware State University’s English Language Institute (ELI). The ELI provides intensive English language instruction for pre-matriculated students who are seeking to improve their English before enrolling in undergraduate and graduate studies at an American university. The comprehensive curriculum and program prepares students for academic and personal success through language and culture instruction and opportunities to engage and interact with current Delaware State University students and the community.
Mission Statement
Through engagement and interaction, the Delaware State University community seeks to provide students in the ELI with a diverse and rich learning environment that promotes the development of linguistic, cultural, and academic understanding. The program supports students in their transition into American culture and academic life, and provides them with skills to be successful students and professionals. The development of these attributes aims to produce capable and productive leaders who contribute to the global community as they learn to draw upon their unique cultural and individual strengths, and expand their professional expertise and competence. Delaware State University aims to offer access and opportunity to diverse populations throughout the region and the world, and the ELI further seeks to meet this aim by enriching the local community with cultural and educational opportunities. The ELI also strives to support the professional development of a highly skilled faculty in serving our students and contributing to the TESOL profession.
Admission Requirements
- Students must be at least 18 years of age
- Students must have a high school diploma (or equivalent)
- Students must provide official transcript(s) (with grades) in English from the most recent institution of study, which demonstrates students’ academic success in coursework.
- Completion of the Delaware State University English Language Institute’s Admissions Assessment.
- Proof of Financial Support
Admission Procedures
For admission, please review the requirements and then complete the online application. To access the application, click on the “application” button in the upper right corner and follow the prompts. For further guidance through the online application, click on the “application instructions” button. This document provides step by step instructions through the online application process.
Application materials include:
- Online Application
- Transcripts
- Official transcripts must be submitted (with grades) in English from the most recent institution of study, which demonstrates students’ academic success in coursework.
- Further information can be found on the website for the Office of International Affairs.
- Proof of financial support form: F-1 Student Financial Statement.
After receiving the application, students will be provided instruction via email on how to complete an online pre-assessment. Evaluation of the pre-assessment will preliminarily assign students to a program level (Levels one through six). Placement level will be confirmed and finalized after students arrive on campus.
Tuition and Costs
| Item | One session only (8weeks) |
Two sessions (16 weeks/entire semester) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,800 | $5,600 |
| Admission & Assessment Fee | $60 (one time fee) | |
| Item | One session only (8weeks) |
Two sessions (16 weeks/entire semester) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,800 | $5,600 |
| Room | $1,744 | $3,488 |
| Board (Food) | $961 | $1,922 |
| Health Insurance | $377 | $377 |
| Books (estimate) | $200 | $400 |
| International Affairs Processing Fee | $200 | $200 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $6,282 | $11,787 |