- Small classes, individualized attention, friendly supportive atmosphere - Beautiful 100 acre suburban campus only 30 miles from New York City (easy access by train from near-by White Plains) - highly qualified professional faculty; student-centered methodology
National Mix
Asia 40% (major country: China) Korea is usually less than 2% Europe 30%, South America 20%, Other10%
Conditional Admission
Conditional admission is available to qualified students. Application is made through Manhattanville undergraduate admissions. Accepted students begin their course of study at the ELI.
About the English Language Institute (ELI)
The English Language Institute (ELI) offers a variety of courses to students from a high beginner to an advanced level of English language proficiency. These courses are suitable for students who wish to improve their English language ability for academic, professional, and social purposes.
Intensive English courses include English Grammar, Conversation, Reading Writing, ESL American Culture, and TOEFL Preparation Most classes meet between 9:30 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. Full-time Intensive program students receive a total of 21.5 hours of classroom instruction each week. The full-time Intensive program includes cultural activities.
Manhattanville College is located on a beautiful 100-acre campus in suburban Westchester County, an area that is the home to major corporations (IBM, MasterCard, PepsiCo), art centers, historic sites, shopping, and many recreational facilities. Manhattanville's friendly, small college atmosphere attracts students from across the U.S. and more than 70 nations. The excitement and cultural attractions of New York City are only a 30-minute train ride away.
About the Manhattanville College
Manhattanville College has 1,700 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students studying in their 4-year liberal arts, Master’s, and PhD programs.With a diverse mix of students from across the USA and the world, the College was ranked #12 by Newsweek in their survey of “Best Schools for Foreign Students.”
Academically rigorous English language courses for students who wish to improve their English language proficiency for academic, professional, or social purposes. (Cultural activities are included in the full-time program)
Benefit, Goal of this course :
To assist students in achieving the English language proficiency required to succeed in an American institute of higher education and in the global community where the ability to communicate in English may be considered an asset.
Curriculum :
Full – time study includes 6 courses/week
- level appropriate study in each of the following courses: Grammar, Conversation, Reading, Writing, TOEFL Preparation, ESL through American Culture
. For example: Grammar (4.5 hours/week): Analyze the elements and patterns of the English sentence. Recognize and correct sentence-level errors. Practice grammar topics using all the basic language skills.
Conversation (4.5 hours/week): Develop conversation skills for everyday and academic life. Enhance aural comprehension and practice idioms and usage through interactive exercises, individual student presentations, and small-group activities.
Reading (3 hours/week): Improve key skills such as identifying main ideas, understanding inferences, and recognizing organizational strategies. Use context clues and build vocabulary through readings from newspapers, literature and magazines. (Highest level – a literature based course– may be taken for undergraduate credit)
Writing (3 hours/week): Improve sentence structure, paragraphs and essays. Develop clarity, correctness and variety of style in written English.
TOEFL Preparation (3 hours/week): Learn test-taking strategies, practice taking the TOEFL and develop the skill and confidence necessary to improve scores. The student’s placement test score determines whether he/she will be placed in Tutorial (integrated skills for lower level students), preTOEFL, or TOEFL. An Institutional TOEFL is administered at the ELI at the end of each session.
ESL through American Culture (3 hours/week): Learn more about the USA by focusing on a specific aspect of American culture such as music, film, literature, or history. Courses vary according to level, session, and instructor. (Highest level, for example “Cross-Cultural Communication” offered in the Fall semester – may be taken for undergraduate credit.)
Course Information
Class size
8 (Max12-14) Students
Schedule
8, 16 Weeks
Course Level
3-5 levels depending upon the enrollment in each of the following courses: Grammar, Conversation, PreTOEFL/TOEFL, Reading, Writing, ESL through American Culture. Additional sections and/or levels added as appropriate
Academically rigorous English language courses for students who wish to improve their English language proficiency for academic, professional, or social purposes. (Cultural activities are included in the full-time program)
Benefit, Goal of this course :
To assist students in achieving the English language proficiency required to succeed in an American institute of higher education and in the global community where the ability to communicate in English may be considered an asset.
Curriculum :
Full – time study includes 6 courses/week
- level appropriate study in each of the following courses: Grammar, Conversation, Reading, Writing, TOEFL Preparation, ESL through American Culture
. For example: Grammar (4.5 hours/week): Analyze the elements and patterns of the English sentence. Recognize and correct sentence-level errors. Practice grammar topics using all the basic language skills.
Conversation (4.5 hours/week): Develop conversation skills for everyday and academic life. Enhance aural comprehension and practice idioms and usage through interactive exercises, individual student presentations, and small-group activities.
Reading (3 hours/week): Improve key skills such as identifying main ideas, understanding inferences, and recognizing organizational strategies. Use context clues and build vocabulary through readings from newspapers, literature and magazines. (Highest level – a literature based course– may be taken for undergraduate credit)
Writing (3 hours/week): Improve sentence structure, paragraphs and essays. Develop clarity, correctness and variety of style in written English.
TOEFL Preparation (3 hours/week): Learn test-taking strategies, practice taking the TOEFL and develop the skill and confidence necessary to improve scores. The student’s placement test score determines whether he/she will be placed in Tutorial (integrated skills for lower level students), preTOEFL, or TOEFL. An Institutional TOEFL is administered at the ELI at the end of each session.
ESL through American Culture (3 hours/week): Learn more about the USA by focusing on a specific aspect of American culture such as music, film, literature, or history. Courses vary according to level, session, and instructor. (Highest level, for example “Cross-Cultural Communication” offered in the Fall semester – may be taken for undergraduate credit.)
Course Information
Class size
8 (Max12-14) Students
Schedule
8, 16 Weeks
Course Level
3-5 levels depending upon the enrollment in each of the following courses: Grammar, Conversation, PreTOEFL/TOEFL, Reading, Writing, ESL through American Culture. Additional sections and/or levels added as appropriate
VISA Info
I-20 issued
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
Completed application, deposits as required, documentation as required for issuance of an I20, housing off or on-campus
Total deposit resident students (includes application, program, and housing fee): $450
Total deposit commuter students (includes application and program fee): $350
Additional charges may include testing, health center, student activities, health insurance (F1 students)
Minimum age: Academic year – students must be high school graduates; Summer sessions – minimum age is 16
Course Schedule
(2019Year schedule), has been finished. (2020Year schedule), has been updating
Fees
School's Admin fee
(USD)$ 100
Tuition
8 Week
16 Week
Week
Week
Week
(USD)$ 3,110 / Week
(USD)$ 6,220 / Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
(USD)$ 200
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
5 weeks
(USD)$ 1795
7 weeks
(USD)$ 3395
14 weeks
(USD)$ 6790
Airport Pickup
(USD)$ 125
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
Dormitory (Majority of students live on campus) Homestays not available in this area
Surrounding Area
Beautiful suburban area; 10 minutes by County bus to White Plains, NY – a mid-size city with restaurants, shopping, movie theaters, and train to NYC.
Facilities
Dormitories, cafeteria, cafés, library, computer labs, bookstore, fitness center, tennis courts, swimming pool, athletic facilities (gym, basketball courts, soccer fields), game room, music practice rooms, laundry rooms,
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