Learn English in New York City!
NEW: Evening English classes available!
Spring 2025: January 21 - May 16
Summer 1 - 2025: May 27 - July 3
Summer 2 - 2025: July 7 - August 14
Fall 2025: August 18 - December 12
Apply now: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu
Whatsapp with us here or call/text us: +1.929.376.8302 in English, Español, Português, Français
The English Language Institute (ELI) offers an exciting and innovative academic program for students learning English as a second language. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and the ethnicity of New York City.
Contact Information
ELI Whatsapp
Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
By email: elistudy@csi.cuny.edu
ELI offers semester and summer terms of 18 and 22 hours of class per week. Students have courses such as reading, writing, grammar, conversation, and TOEFL test preparation workshops with a final TOEFL ITP test, which lets students apply for any CUNY school degree.
Students in our program are entitled to use all the facilities available on campus such as the pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball courts, and fitness center. Students can also attend any lectures or workshops they feel would enhance their own learning experience. We invite you to come and see our beautiful campus. Learn English while enjoying the rich culture New York City has to offer.
Learn more in our Facebook/Instagram info sessions in English and Spanish:
Join us for an info session regarding our English programs and learn about our program, dates, costs, visa process, etc. Sessions will be in English or Spanish, on Facebook and Instagram.
- Dates to be announced
Apply to ELI
Contact The Center for Global Engagement to request alternative access to these documents.
- ELI application form in PDF or complete an ELI application on Microsoft form.
- Requirements for Issuing an I-20 or DS-2019
- F-1 Student Transfer Form
- Statement of Financial Support form in PDF or complete the Google form here. - What is this?
- Room & Board form - for those F-1 students who will have a sponsor providing free housing and meals.
ELI Application Process:
1. Student sends application documents and fees:
- Application Form
- Passport (F-1 student visa applicant) / Driver's license, passport, Green Card, other photo ID (non-F-1 student visa applicants)
- Statement of Financial Support form (F-1 student visa applicant) - What is this?
- Bank statement (F-1 student visa applicant)
- $100 application fee
Non-F-1 student visa applicants can skip step 2 and 3.
2, ELI accepts application:
- ELI sends I-20 to student (F-1 student visa applicant)
3, Student applies to F-1 student visa - How can I get an F-1 student visa?
- SEVIS (F-1 student visa applicant)
- Visa appointment at U.S. Embassy or Consulate
4. ELI tuition fee:
- After F-1 student visa approval or non-F-1 student is accepted, student pays tuition fee.
- Application process completed.
