The English Language Institute at Missouri State University is a progressive intensive English program which offers a state-of-the-art education to international students seeking to improve their academic language proficiency. In addition, instructors in ELI program will be aware of and take into consideration individual personality and learning style differences as well as other affective factors

 

The mission of the ELI is “Providing English language learners with skills for academic and career success”. Our curriculum has a strong foundation in developing academic skills. In every class, skills necessary to succeed at an American university are emphasized and practiced. Skills including researched writing, critical reading, presenting, and gleaning knowledge from academic lectures are integral to ELI program. Students have numerous opportunities to observe lectures given by Missouri State University faculty and interact with the campus community. ELI organize and conduct campus and library tours for new students and invite speakers representing Student Activities Council members and student services offices to make presentations to our students.The 10 levels ensure that students are placed in classes that meet their specific language needs and proficiency levels, and students have the opportunity to progress to the next level at the end of each 8-week term.  This structure helps students to complete their English training in the shortest amount of time possible.  Many students also appreciate the added convenience of having more options for arrival times throughout the year.

The curriculum is based on a communicative approach to language teaching / learning, and our courses are learner-centered rather than teacher-centered. As such, ELI view the instructor’s role as that of a guide, facilitator, coach, and mentor. In this capacity, instructors will allow students to shape the content and direction of courses as much as is feasible within the stated objectives / guidelines set for each class. The ELI is composed of 10 levels of proficiency, with the 9th and 10th level being reserved for advanced level students who wish to pursue graduate-level degree programs. Each class consists of average of 15 students. ELI provides five 8-week sessions each year with four during fall and spring and one during summer. At each level, students take ten hours of Writing / Grammar, and five hours of Reading. For levels 1 and 2, Speaking and Listening are combined and are 10 hours per week*. In levels 3, 4, and 5 speaking and listening are separate courses. Students take five hours of Listening, and five hours of Speaking per week. The vast majority of our students intend to study at Missouri State University, and as such, ELI have tailored IEP program to meet their needs by offering quality educational experiences that reflect the demands of a university education, both undergraduate and graduate.

25hours/weekMonday through Thursday, from 9:00am - 3:00pm (with a lunch break) and Friday from 9:00am - 12:00pm.

On campus Housing

The semester and yearly rates for living in a residence hall at Missouri State depend on the residence hall you select. Suite-style buildings are more expensive than the room- or apartment-style options. Also, rates vary within a building depending on the type of room and meal plan you select.

The contract rates can be paid either by semester or by year. Regardless of payment option, the contract is for both the fall and spring semesters.

 

Living learning communities

 The living-learning communities (LLC) on the Missouri State University campus are designed to ease students’ transition to college; to familiarize students with the campus and its resources; to provide more faculty and staff contact; to promote active learning; and to enhance critical thinking skills.