ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

University of Texas at Arlington
Box 19560
Arlington, TX 76019 USA

TEL: (817) 273-2730
FAX: (817) 273-2731
E-MAIL: ELIinfo@uta.edu
WEB: http://eliLab.uta.edu

CONTACT: Steve Lewis, Director
Vicki Sorensen, Associate Director

  DESCRIPTION:

English for Academic Purposes; classes in grammar/writing, reading, and oral skills include use of the computer; library research methods, and TOEFL preparation incorporated into the curriculum; 6 levels of instruction.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

16 weeks (10 weeks summer)
20 instructional hours per week
Tuition - Fall/Spring (16 weeks)             $2500
Tuition - Summer(10 weeks)                   $1600
Housing and meals                             $500
     (UTA dormitory-aprox/month)
Other
    Insurance (aprox 16 weeks)                $180
    books (aprox)                             $100
Total (min./16 week program)                 $4800

 CLASS SIZE:

Average: 12
Maximum: 15

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

165

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

dormitories, off- campus apartments, omit

 HOUSING COSTS:

UTA dormitories $714-826 per long semester, $540 per summer, apartment rent starts at $300 per month; omit

 LOCATION:

The Intensive English Program is part of the University of Texas at Arlington, a modern, high tech university with an enrollment of 20,000 students. The campus is situated in the middle of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, giving students access to major sports events, entertainment, and restaurants within a 20-30 minute drive.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Contact the English language Institute at the address above. Students requiring Intensive English only apply at least l month prior to a program. UTA conditional admission students apply at least 2 months prior to a program.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

Students may audit academic classes, have access to all university libraries, and use our computer lab and language lab. Exit from level 6 allows language proficiency tests to be waived for admission to UTA undergraduate programs. There is an undergraduate bridge program for high level students.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

Academic and personal advising is available to all Intensive English students. Students participate in various field trips and parties and have use of UTA recreational facilities.

 TRANSPORTATION:

Most facilities and housing are within walking distance of the campus. A shuttle bus travels to and from the other areas of campus. Campus housing is located 20 minutes from D/FW airport and is easily reached by airport shuttle.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

ITA, Graduate English Skills Program

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

yes