What are the IEP Admission
Requirements?
Students must have a high school diploma or be at least 16 years
old.
What is the tuition for the full-time
program?
The tuition for a full-time 7-week session is $1,520. In addition,
there is a University Registration fee and students must purchase
their textbooks.
Do I have to pay the whole tuition bill
immediately or can I pay my tuition bill in
installments?
Students pay the complete tuition when they register.
How long is a semester?
Each session is 7 weeks.
How many hours of class are there a
day?
On the Manhattan campus, classes run Monday to Thursday, starting
at 9 a.m. and ending at 1:20 p.m. There are no classes on
Friday.
On the Queens campus, classes from from Monday to Friday from 8
a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Are there evening classes?
The full-time program has day-time classes only. Evening hours are
available for part-time classes on the Manhattan campus.
Please call (212) 277-5180 or email us at esl@stjohns.edu.
Can I choose my own schedule?
No.
What is the class size?
The average class size is 12 to 15 students.
What qualifications do the teachers
have?
All of the ELI teachers have Master's degrees and years of
experience teaching ESL.
What countries do the students come
from?
The students are from all over the world: Europe, Asia,
Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Africa, etc.
How many levels do you have?
There are beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
How are students placed?
Before students can register, they must take the ELI
Placement Test. After students have applied, they must call the ELI
office at (718) 990-6845 to register for the test.
Can I study part-time?
Yes. The ELI offers offers part-time classes and private ESL
classes. Please call or (212) 277-5180 for the Manhattan campus or
(718) 990-6845 for the Queens campus.
Can I choose a particular
skill?
You can choose a particular skill as a part-time ESL class.
Do you have a course for TOEFL Preparation
only?
The advanced level uses TOEFL preparation material as part of the
curriculum. However, we do not have a class that focuses
exclusively on TOEFL preparation. We offer TOEFL preparation in
private ESL classes.
Is there a registration
deadline?
Students should register as early as possible to reserve a seat.
However, we do accept late registration if there are seats
available. Private ESL students can register at any time.
How do I apply?
You can print the application form for
the full-time program only on this Web site, fill it out, and send
it with the application fee. You can call us
at (718) 990-6845 if you would like to receive one in the mail.
Applications for part-time and private classes, please call us.
Can I get a student visa? Do you issue
I-20s?
Yes. The Office of
International Student Services processes I-20s. Contact that
office for information at (718) 990-6083 or via e-mail: iss@stjohns.edu.
Will I receive a certificate at the end of
the course?
Yes. A certificate is given provided the student has met academic
and attendance requirements.
Is student housing available?
Yes. There are residence halls on the Manhattan campus.
Do you offer scholarships?
No. However, religious workers receive a 50% discount.
Is a TOEFL score required?
No. Students will be given an ELI placement test.
Can I apply to St. John's University for a
degree after completing the ELI ?
Yes. Many students apply to St. John's while they are in the ELI.
If they are accepted academically to a degree program, no TOEFL is
required.
May I take credit courses at the same time
as I am taking classes in the ELI?
ELI students who have been accepted
by St. John's University in a degree program may be allowed
to take one three-credit course when they are in Level 8 if
they arrange it with their academic advisor.
May I take credit courses at the same time as I am taking
theELI?
ELI students who have been accepted by St.
John's University in a degree program may be allowed to take
one three-credit course when they are in Level 8.