About the English Language Institute

MISSION STATEMENT

The English Language Institute (ELI) is committed to delivering a quality preparatory intensive English language program that meets or exceeds the realistic expectations of its students. ELI provides an academically-based curriculum for international students and members of the local community and university.

The English Language Institute is approved by the U.S. Immigration Service to issue SEVIS system I-20's.

The English Language Institute at the University of Utah is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) for the period July 2001 – July 2017 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions.

Welcome from the Director

Meet the Staff and Instructors

Learn about our facilities

ELI is always looking for new instructors. If you have a bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred), TESOL certificate, and would like to teach English as a second language to international students, please send your resume and contact information to eli@utah.edu

The following graph shows the breakdown of students' nationalities, as of July 2012:

(Average percentages from August 2011 - July 2012)

Countries Represented at ELI from August 2011 to July 2012:
Algeria • Bolivia • Brazil • Chile • China • Columbia • Republic of Congo • Czech Republic • Dominican Republic • Egypt • Hong Kong • Iran • Iraq • Japan • Kuwait • Macau • Mali • Mexico • Mongolia • Morocco • Peru • Qatar • Russia • Rwanda • Saudi Arabia • South Korea • Spain • Taiwan • Thailand • Turkey • United Arab Emirates • United States • Venezuela • Viet Nam