CUNY - College of Staten Island - English Language Institute



CUNY - College of Staten Island: The English Language Institute (ELI) of the Center for Global Engagement has offered innovative academic programs for students learning English as a Second Language since the late 1970’s. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and ethnicity of New York City. Classes range from beginner to the advanced level.

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

English during the summer in New York!


English during the summer in New York!



  • ELI welcomed students from China, Ecuador, Japan, Peru, South Korea, Spain, and Turkey. These new students will have different English courses such as Grammar, Communications, Reading & Writing, and a TOEFL test preparation workshop.

Summer in New York!
This summer is really warm in New York. However, that has not stopped international students to attend English classes and learn during the summer in a sunny CUNY campus at the College of Staten Island. These current students are eager to learn English for different purposes such as college or university preparation, language learning, job opportunities, and more.
The ELI program allows students to come for a semester term (4 months) or a summer term (6 weeks), but also ELI welcomes students to come for a week or more and join the groups.
Alejandra, winner of the 2018 ELI scholarship
Peruvian student, Alejandra, is the winner of the 2018 ELI scholarship offered some months ago in Peru. She competed with more than 400 international students and due to her grades in her home university, she won an academic scholarship and be able to study during this summer 2. She is already staying with a family homestay and enjoying the cultural experience while learning English in New York. 

ELI teachers, the best of ELI!
One of the strongest points ELI has is its teachers. They are the real reps of the program since they care for each student in class getting the best of them. Challenging exercises in class, hard-work during the TOEFL preparation sessions with a lot of new vocabulary, and fun academic activities make the program the best in New York.
ELI is now ready to welcome its new students for  Fall in August. We are sure they will spend a great time and live the experience of New York City!