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This is ELI Diversity ELI in New York English programs Student life Dates and fees
Why ELI?
Great location: peaceful and international Fun teachers: happy teachers, happy students Excellent program: TOEFL, field trips, New York City!!!
Study English in New York. Live the experience.
Students come from all over the world:
Diversity
China
Italy
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Asia
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Americas
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Africa
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Europe
Thailand
Algeria
ELI in New York
Staten Island, great location 25 min. from Manhattan by ferry Airports: 30/45 min and 1 hour
Staten Island: • Staten Island is part of New York City • Population: est. 475,000 • Transportation: Free ferry to Manhattan, most public buses run 24 hours, 24-hour train • Attractions: parks, beaches, restaurants
ELI in New York
ELI is located inside the campus of the
College of Staten Island/The City University of New York (CUNY)
English Language Institute (ELI)
ELI
ELI
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English programs
COURSES
DESCRIPTION
LEVELS
READING/WRITING
Readings and compositions, reading games, writing stories, vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, meaningful writing.
GRAMMAR
Explanation, structures, usage, grammar games, analysis, oral and written results, grammar exercises for tests.
Beginner
COMMUNICATIONS
Speaking practice, conversations, presentations, listening skills, communicative approach, oral exercises.
Intermediate
Grammar, reading, listening, and vocabulary exercises. ELI offers the test for daytime classes.
TOEFL
Advanced
Intonation, word stress, enunciation, vowel and consonant sounds, speaking exercises. Evening classes only.
PRONUNCIATION
PROGRAM SESSIONS
DAYS
HOURS
SEMESTER
Mornings & evenings
Tuesday to Friday
18 hours/week
SUMMER
Mornings & evenings
Monday to Thursday
18 hours/week
TIME AM: 9am—2:30pm PM: 6:30pm—10:00pm AM: 9am—3:30pm PM: 6:30pm—10:00pm
PROGRAM
CALENDAR
COURSES
WEEKS
SEMESTER
Spring: January-May Fall: August-December
16 weeks
SUMMER
May-Jun & Jul-Aug
Reading/Writing Grammar Communications TOEFL (only daytime)
6 weeks
Students can start any Monday or Tuesday (Semester or Summer) according to calendar. Students can take English classes from 1 week and up.
PROGRAM
SESSION & CALENDAR
DAYS
HOURS
TIME
PRONUNCIATION
Evenings Semester & Summer
Tue & Thu
4 hours/week
PM: 7:30pm—9:30pm
Students can start any Tuesday (Semester or Summer) according to calendar. Students can take Pronunciation classes from 1 week and up.
PROGRAMS Consider the following: All programs
• • •
Placement test is taken upon arrival. Students can choose one course or take the whole program. TOEFL preparation and test are part of the daytime and evening program. Contact us to arrange your application and visa paperwork.
English programs
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
LEVELS
CUSTOMIZED
Designed English program with topics focused on students’ needs, extra activities, and dates/weeks as requested
FACULTY-LED
English program with visiting teachers/faculty, especially designed with academic purposes (medical, engineering, social sciences).
Beginner
BUSINESS
Business English courses with focused vocabulary/exercises, visits to companies, lectures, CSI Incubator, and business lab.
Intermediate
CULTURAL
Additional component with cultural activities (field trips, visits to museums, family homestay experience, shows, films, etc.).
Advanced
Practice of speaking/listening skills from computer or cell phone. Personal schedule per hour or week.
SKYPE
Schedule sample - Semester/summer term
HOUR
SEMESTER Tue-Fri
Additional activities
SUMMER Mon-Thu
Activities
9:00-10:15
Reading/Writing
Field trips (zoo, museums, parks, walking tours)
10:15 - 11:30
Grammar
International Coffee Hour (meeting with international students/scholars)
11:30 - 12:15
BREAK
Choose to participate in 60+ student clubs
12:15 - 1:30
Communications
Academic activities (conferences, films, workshop)
1:30 - 2:30
TOEFL Workshop
Sports access (gym, swimming, basketball, etc.)
FACILITIES
DESCRIPTION
Library
Students and faculty can freely use the library to practice English, with more than 200 thousand books, almost half a million eBooks, films, 10 thousand journals, for study or research.
Center for the Arts
Concert, theater, recital, and lecture halls for music, comedy, dances, lectures, graduations, festivals, art exhibitions, and more.
Business English program - 1 week PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
LEVELS
Business Welcome Lunch
After the official welcome & orientation by the international area of CSI (Center for Global Engagement), the Business Department will present how business is run in NY during welcome lunch.
Business English
English program with ELI teachers, especially designed with academic purposes (finance, int’l business, management, etc.). This will focus on content-based English grammar, speaking, reading, and vocabulary exercises. Content can be adapted to other business fields upon requests.
Lectures
Company visits Tours
Topics will be: Innovation with Incubators (CSI Tech Incubator), Entrepreneurship with Quality, Strategic Management, and Digital Marketing (School of Business).
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Two main institutions or company visits with briefings depending on availability. These could be: Google Manhattan, Bloomberg, CSI Tech Incubator, US-China Chamber of Commerce, among others. Students will take the hop on/off tour bus around Manhattan. They will see Times Square, the Empire State Building, Central Part, Chinatown, Wall Street, and more!
While on campus, you can:
Schedule summary DAY
ACTIVITY
Activities if available
DAY 1
Arrival
Academic activities (conferences, films, workshop)
DAY 2
Welcome & Business English class
DAY 3
Lectures at CSI
International Coffee Hour (meeting with international students/scholars)
DAY 4
Company site visits
DAY 5
Lectures at CSI
DAY 6
Lectures at CSI & End of Program
DAY 7
Manhattan city tour
Other services: health & wellness services, community service & civic engagement, etc.
DAY 8
Departure
Graduate School information
Choose to participate in 60+ student clubs Special events: fairs, music, seminars, etc. Sports access (gym, swimming, basketball, etc.)
ACADEMICS
DESCRIPTION
CSI – School of Business
The School of Business at the College of Staten Island prepares and shapes business leaders for the New York metropolitan region and beyond. Built on a legacy of teaching, scholarship, and professional engagement the School of Business offers strong programs that combine business discipline skills, exposure to the latest technology, and the breadth of the liberal arts and sciences through its comprehensive curricula.
CSI Tech Incubator
The CSI Tech Incubator fosters a community of tech innovators and entrepreneurs that are seeking to advance and grow their startups. It has a robust technological ecosystem with strategic mentors, industry professionals, faculty, sponsors, government leaders and a dedicated tactical team with the mutual goal of supporting and elevating entrepreneurs.
English program for junior students (12-18 years-old) - 2 weeks PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
LEVELS
After the official welcome & orientation by the international area of CSI (Center for Global Engagement), ELI provides academic information and placement test.
Welcome & Orientation
English for young students
English program with ELI teachers, especially designed with fun academic activities. This will focus on content-based English grammar, speaking, reading, and vocabulary exercises, a lot of games and practical English! Sports activities, conferences and student club meetings (only during semester/ summer terms), cultural activities, library available.
Campus life Activities
Available upon request and depending on dates: United Nations Headquarters, zoo, beach, picnic in the park, baseball game, Broadway show, and more!
Tours
Students will take the hop on/off tour bus around Manhattan. They will see Times Square, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Chinatown, Wall Street, and more!
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Schedule of activities MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Arrival
Welcome at CSI
English classes
English classes
English classes
City tour
Sports or beach
Sports at CSI
Field trip
Broadway show
Walking to Brooklyn Bridge
Departure
CSI Residence or Family homestay
English classes
United Nations
Zoo
English classes
Closing
Field trip
Times Square
Wall Street
Campus life
Baseball game
ACTIVITIES
DESCRIPTION
On/off campus
These activities can be adapted/changed to each group upon request. The program can be offered from one week and more. Minimum of 10 students is required.
College of Staten Island - English Language Institute English programs
Monthly Calendar - 2018
January S
M 1 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 29
T 2 9 16 23 30
S
M
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
T 1 8 15 22 29
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M
September T W T
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24
4 11 18 25
W T 3 4 10 11 17 18 24 25 31 May W 2 9 16 23 30
5 12 19 26
T 3 10 17 24 31
6 13 20 27
February F 5 12 19 26
S 6 13 20 27
F 4 11 18 25
S 5 12 19 26
F
S 1 8 15 22 29
S
M
T
W
4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
June W T
Start of classes Jan 26 May 01/08/23/29 Feb 06/13/20/27 Jun 04/11/18 Mar 06/13/20/27 Jul 03/09/16/23/30 Apr 03/10/17/24 Aug 24 Semester/summer terms Spring: Jan 26 – May 18 (Tue-Fri) Summer 1: May 23 – Jun 27 (Mon-Thu) Summer 2: Jul 03 – Aug 09 (Mon-Thu) Fall: Aug 24 – Dec 14 (Tue-Fri)
S 3 10 17 24 31
S 1 8 15 22 29
M 2 9 16 23 30
July W T 4 5 11 12 18 19 25 26
F 6 13 20 27
S 7 14 21 28
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M
5 12 19 26
F 2 9 16 23 30
S 3 10 17 24
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W
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
S 2 9 16 23 30
S 1 8 15 22 29
M 2 9 16 23 30
T 3 10 17 24 31
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5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
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4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
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2
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
T 5 12 19 26
F 6 13 20 27
S 7 14 21 28
6 13 20 27
August W T 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30
F 3 10 17 24 31
S 4 11 18 25
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M
December T W T
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2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
4 11 18 25
7 14 21 28
S 1 8 15 22 29
November
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Sep 04/11/18/25 Oct 02/09/16/23/30 Nov 06/13/20/27 Dec 04
F 2 9 16 23 30
M
October
7 14 21 28
T 1 8 15 22 29
S
F 1 8 15 22 29
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April
March
T F S 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24
Holiday: No classes
T 1 8 15 22 29
T 3 10 17 24
W 4 11 18 25
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5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
CSI Campus
CSI Campus
CSI Campus
Student life
Student life
Subway in Manhattan
Visits to museums
Student life
Hop on/off bus to Times Square
Financial District/Wall Street
Student life
United Nations Headquarters
Stock Exchange Market/Wall Street
Academic field trips
Nursing students from Costa Rica at the Staten Island University Hospital 100K Strong in the Americas grant—UNIBE (Costa Rica)
Nursing students from Costa Rica at the Staten Island University Hospital 100K Strong in the Americas grant—UNIBE (Costa Rica)
Academic field trips
Business students from China at the CSI Tech Incubator Zhejiang University of Technology (China)
Business students from China at the China-US Chamber of Commerce Zhejiang University of Technology (China)
Academic field trips
Business English class with ELI teacher Zhejiang University of Technology (China)
Business English class with ELI teacher Shanghai University graduate students (China)
Academic activities
CSI International Student Club meeting ELI students with government scholarship (Mexico)
CSI International Student Club meetings: All international and local students meet every Tuesday to discuss about interesting topics that involve their experience abroad (discussions, role-plays, lectures, outings, presentations, and more. ELI Culture Day: ELI International students organize different presentations where they talk about their own cultures with dances, food, talks, videos, and more. ELI teachers and students prepare the content and the whole campus is invited.
ELI Culture Day ELI students with government scholarship (Mexico)
Student life
Student residence
Student residence
Student life
Student residence/lounge area
Student residence/laundry
Student life
Student residence/kitchen in every apartment
Student residence/gym
Dates and fees - 2018 Classes offered: Reading/Writing, Grammar, Communications, and TOEFL Workshops. All levels of English are taught with an emphasis on American culture. TOEFL Workshop classes are included in the price of the Spring, summer and Fall sessions and are also offered separately except for evening classes. They are specifically designed to enhance test-taking strategies for the TOEFL, ACT, and CATW exams. TOEFL test is included in fee and administered only at the end of each semester/summer term. TUITION FEES IN US$ COURSE LENGTH
DAYTIME
EVENING
PER COURSE
TOEFL
PRONUNCIATION
SEMESTER (16 WEEKS)
3,400
3,200
1,150
1,600
1,500
SUMMER (6 WEEKS)
1,600
1,400
550
600
590
1 week
320
280
340
350
345
2 weeks
640
560
420
440
430
3 weeks
960
840
440
450
445
4 weeks
1,200
1,040
470
500
490
5 weeks
1,500
1,300
500
550
540
6 weeks
1,600
1,400
550
600
590
7-15 weeks
260 p/w
230 p/w
90 p/w
100 p/w
95 p/w
p/w: per week
PROGRAM
DAYS
TIME
DAYTIME
SEMESTER: Tue-Fri SUMMER: Mon-Thu
18 hours/week: SEM: 9:00am – 2:30pm 22 hours/week: SUM: 9:00am – 3:30pm
EVENING
Mon-Thu
18 hours/week 5:30pm – 10:00pm
PER COURSE
SEM: 1h10m per course between 9:00am – 2:30pm SUM: 1h30m per course between 9:00am – 3:30pm
TOEFL
SEMESTER: Tue-Fri SUMMER: Mon-Thu SEMESTER: Tue-Fri SUMMER: Mon-Thu
PRONUNCIATION
Tue & Thu
4 hours/week 7:30 – 9:30pm
PROGRAM CALENDAR 2018
START
END
SPRING
Jan 26
May 18
SUMMER 1
May 23
Jun 27
SUMMER 2
Jul 3
Aug 9
FALL
Aug 24
Dec 14
SEM: 1h10m per course between 9:00am – 2:30pm SUM: 1h per course between 9:00am – 3:30pm
Other costs/fees
Description
Approx. cost (US$)
Application/Document processing fee
Send application form, copy of passport
200
US government fees (SEVIS/visa)
ELI will contact applicants for this process
400
Immigration documents/express mailing
ELI will contact applicants for this process
66
Accommodations
Student residence or family homestay
Residence: 1,500+ p/month Homestay: 1,200+ p/month
Health insurance
ELI insurance
100 p/month
Living expenses
Bank or financial statement
2,200 p/month
Costs and fees are approximate. Some fees may not apply for some students. Textbooks are not included and fees vary in each term. Student residence is limited to availability and reservations in advance. Health insurance is mandatory. Contact us for how long the application process can take. Financial statement varies according to the length of the program and to each applicant. ELI helps each student to ease the application process as much as possible. Program dates and fees are subject to change.
Fees and costs - 2018 / Estimated costs Customized programs usually have content-based classes, lectures, hands-on sessions, or workshops. Depending on the group’s needs, these programs may be extended upon request with more English-class hours, lectures, field trips, company visits, or tours. Build up your own program considering these activities. Feel free to include more activities to quote your program cost. TUITION FEES IN US$ - CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM ITEM
1 week
2 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
Extra week
1,300
2,480
4,520
6,150
1,130
Business English class (4h/w) Lectures (6h/w) 2 company visits (8h/w) 1 tour/field trip p/w h/w: hours per week - p/w: per week
What’s included?
Business English materials, Metrocards (subway & bus), one-day hop on/off bus, orientation, campus tour, welcome lunch, certificate, loop bus (on-campus bus), ferry shuttle bus, CSI health insurance, on-site coordinator.
What’s not included?
Airport pickup/drop-off, private transportation from hotel or homestay, hotel or homestay, meals, application fees, student visa and government fees, textbooks, travel insurance, other
ADDITIONAL ESTIMATED COSTS NOT INCLUDED ITEM 1 week
2 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
Extra week
Airport pickup/drop-off
JFK Airport: 100 / Newark Airport: 80 p/person JFK Airport: 1,000-1,500 / Newark Airport: 700-1,000 p/group of 25 max.
Hotel 4* double room. Price p/p
70-150 p/night p/person — 450-530 per week p/p w/breakfast included
Private bus to each company p/ group
700-1,000
2 meals (lunch, and dinner) p/p
100-210
200-420
400-840
600-1,260
100-210
p/p: per person
Other costs/fees
Description
Approx. cost (US$) p/p
Application/Document processing fee
Send application form, copy of passport
200
US government fees (SEVIS/visa)
ELI will contact applicants for this process
400
Immigration documents/express mailing
ELI will contact applicants for this process
66
Accommodations
Student residence or family homestay
Residence: 1,500+ p/month Homestay: 1,000+ p/month
Health insurance
ELI insurance
100 p/month
Living expenses
Bank or financial statement
2,200 p/month
Costs and fees are approximate. Some fees may not apply for some students. Textbooks are not included and fees vary in each term. Student residence is limited to availability and reservations in advance. Health insurance is mandatory. Contact us for how long the application process can take. Financial statement varies according to the length of the program and to each applicant. ELI helps each student to ease the application process as much as possible. Program dates and fees are subject to change.
OTHER ESTIMATED COSTS ITEM
COST
ITEM
COST
ITEM
COST
Subway fare
2.75 p/ride
SIM card
20+
Bottle of water
1+
Bus fare
2.75 p/ride
Notebook
5+
Sandwich
5+
Airport AirTrain
5.50+
English book
30+
Daily menu
7+
SI Ferry
Free
Museum ticket
2+
Laundry
5+
Fees and costs - 2018 / Estimated costs - Junior students program Customized programs for young students (12-18 years-old) usually have content-based English classes, academic activities, field trips, and other on/off campus activities. Depending on the group’s needs, these programs may be extended upon request with more English-class hours, lectures, field trips, leisure activities, or tours. Build up your own program considering these activities. Feel free to include more activities to quote your program cost. TUITION FEES IN US$ - JUNIOR STUDENT PROGRAM
ITEM
1 week
2 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
Extra week
1,200
2,300
4,400
6,150
1,130
English class (6h/w) 2 field trips (8h/w) 2 extra activities (4h/w) 1 tour p/w h/w: hours per week - p/w: per week
What’s included?
English materials, Metrocards (subway & bus), one-day hop on/off bus, orientation, campus tour, welcome lunch, certificate, loop bus (on-campus bus), ferry shuttle bus, CSI health insurance, on-site coordinator. Activities available: Zoo, United Nations, Broadway show, and upon request.
What’s not included?
Airport pickup/drop-off, private transportation from hotel or homestay, hotel or homestay, meals, application fees, student visa and government fees, textbooks, travel insurance, other living expenses.
ADDITIONAL ESTIMATED COSTS NOT INCLUDED ITEM 1 week
2 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
Extra week
Airport pickup/drop-off
JFK Airport: 100 / Newark Airport: 80 p/person JFK Airport: 1,000-1,500 / Newark Airport: 700-1,000 p/group of 25 max.
Hotel 4* double room. Price p/p
70-150 p/night p/person — 450-530 per week p/p w/breakfast included
Private bus p/group p/activity
700-1,000 per activity
2 meals (lunch, and dinner) p/p
100-210
200-420
400-840
600-1,260
100-210
p/p: per person
Other costs/fees
Description
Approx. cost (US$) p/p
Application/Document processing fee
Send application form, copy of passport
200
US government fees (SEVIS/visa)
ELI will contact applicants for this process
400
Immigration documents/express mailing
ELI will contact applicants for this process
66
Accommodations
Student residence or family homestay
Residence: 1,500+ p/month Homestay: 1,000+ p/month
Health insurance
ELI insurance
100 p/month
Living expenses
Bank or financial statement
2,200 p/month
Costs and fees are approximate. Some fees may not apply for some students. Textbooks are not included and fees vary in each term. Student residence is limited to availability and reservations in advance. Health insurance is mandatory. Contact us for how long the application process can take. Financial statement varies according to the length of the program and to each applicant. ELI helps each student to ease the application process as much as possible. Program dates and fees are subject to change.
OTHER ESTIMATED COSTS ITEM
COST
ITEM
COST
ITEM
COST
Subway fare
2.75 p/ride
SIM card
20+
Bottle of water
1+
Bus fare
2.75 p/ride
Notebook
5+
Sandwich
5+
Airport AirTrain
5.50+
English book
30+
Daily menu
7+
SI Ferry
Free
Museum ticket
2+
Laundry
5+
Application process
Application
New York City
I-20
Airfare ticket
SEVIS
Visa
See the entire application process here: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-life/student-services/center-global-engagement/english-language-institute
Download the application form: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/international/english_language_institute/ELIapplication.pdf
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