EDMOND LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

University of Central Oklahoma
100 North University Drive, Thatcher Hall
P.O. Box 341881
Edmond, OK 73034 USA

TEL: (405) 341-2125
FAX: (405) 341-1165
E-MAIL: eli2@ix.netcom.com
WEB: http://www.thelanguagecompany.com/

CONTACT: Brenda Robati, Director
Neal Womack, Admissions Director

  DESCRIPTION:

ELI, a division of The Language Company, is designed to give individuals the opportunity to further their educational and professional goals through mastery of the English language. Instruction is offered 30 hours a week in nine different levels. There is a computer language lab. Thirteen, four-week sessions per year with applications accepted throughout the year.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

4 weeks
25 instructional hours per week (100 hour per season)
Tuition                                      $1020
Housing and meals                              480
Other
    Application (one time fee)                  95
    Univeristy fee                              50
    Health insurance                            40
    Books and Materials (average)               50
    Housing Deposit ($70 refundable)           100
    Airport pickup                              35
Total (first four-week session)              $1870
(following four-week sessions)               $1640

 CLASS SIZE:

Average: 9
Maximum: 16

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

70

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

University residence halls, apartment, homestay family, and hotel.

 HOUSING COSTS:

Residence Halls (room and board) $480; Apartment (Estimate. Requires additional deposits and signed lease) $375; Homestay Family (Requires one-time $165 placement fee) $425; Hotel (Call for current rates)

 LOCATION:

ELI is conveniently located in Edmond, Oklahoma, on the campus of The University of Central Oklahoma, a major academic institution with over 16,000 students. Edmond is a safe and secure city, with a low crime rate and traditional social values. The cost of living in Oklahoma is low. You will find that housing, food, and entertainment are cheaper here than in most places in the U.S. The climate allows for year-round outdoor activities.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Sessions begin every four weeks beginning December 28, 1998; late arrivals accepted. Applications are sent upon request and can be express mailed in only a few days. If you apply 60 days or less to our institute you are gaurenteed free courier service starting in 1999.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

Undergraduate students who achieve a 460 on the TOEFL exam and complete a subsequent 12 weeks of English instruction and Graduate students who achieve a 500 on the TOEFL exam and complete a subsequent 12 weeks of English instruction may enroll at most state supported universities and colleges. ELI also has agreements with many other national and local universities and colleges that will accept ELI graduates from Level 109 without a TOEFL score.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

ELI students are offered a variety of outside activities in which they may participate. Most activities are offered for free or for a nominal fee. Airport pickup is provided for new students.

 TRANSPORTATION:

The campus is centrally located in Edmond and is near many restaurants, shops, and grocery stores. Public transportation and taxi service are available.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

Study Vacation programs are available as well as English for business people, TOEFL Prep Courses, and University Prep Courses.

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

yes