Language for the real world
Learn English from one of ELI's distinguished professors in a small class setting.
If you are looking for a great American university experience while receiving high-quality English language training, consider the English Language Institute (ELI) at the University at Buffalo. You’ll find our courses challenging and enjoyable, our classes and curriculum demanding and fun. Our teachers are well trained, highly experienced and truly dedicated to helping you succeed in an English-speaking environment.
What we offer:
- English language instruction, cultural orientation and pre-academic training on an intensive and per-course basis.
- UB’s Intensive English Program (IEP), which specializes in preparing students for university study in the United States. The IEP is fully accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, which is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
- The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program for undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in academic programs at the university; part-time evening and customized programs for professionals; and overseas programs offering language-learning and teacher-training opportunities both in other countries and in Buffalo.
Our quality speaks for itself
The English Language Institute has trained and graduated some 23,000 students from more than 100 countries, while maintaining a commitment to teaching excellence, innovative curricula, individualized service to students, and outstanding academic and cultural orientation programming.
Whether you need to improve your English for U.S. university admission or just for personal or professional development, we have a program for you.