THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

Host Institution: The University Of Alabama

Host City Size: 50,001 to 200,000

Year Established: 1982

Accreditations: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation

IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA, UCIEP

Phone #: (205) 348-7413

Fax #: (205) 348-9266

E-Mail:

Website: http://www.eli.ua.edu

Course Schedule:

Level	Class hrs/wk	Lab hrs/wk	CAI hrs/wk	Other* hrs/wk
HB:	20			5
LI:	20			5
I:	20			5
HI:	20			5
A:	20			5

* Other Course Type: Culturally Speaking, workshops, seminars

Additional Course Info: ELI students meet 2 hours per week with UA students for conversation practice.

English for Specific Purpose:

Specific Purpose	hrs
Graduate Study	0
University Preparation	0

ESP Additional Info: English + Business Program offered twice/year; Teacher Training Program & customized group programs on demand

Test Preparation:

Test Type	hrs/wk
GRE	0
IELTS	0
TOEFL iBT	0

Terms:

Term Duration in Weeks	Start Month
	January
	March
	May
	June
	August
	October

Terms Additional Info: All terms, whether 6 or 8 weeks in length, provide approximately 150 class hours of classroom instruction

Program Size: 75

Program Size, Summer: 60

Average Class Size: 10

Minimum Class Size: 5

Maximum Class Size: 20

Distribution:

Region	Percent
Africa	2.00
Americas	16.00
Asia	26.00
Europe	27.00
Middle East/North Africa	29.00

Full-time Instructors: 8

Part-time Instructors: 0

Average Full-time Hours per Week: 20

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 8

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 0

Full-time Admin: 2

Part-time Admin: 0

Part-time study option: yes

Part-time Eligibility: Part-time enrollment is available to students who are not on F-1 student visas.

Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: Other

Admissions: All Applicants

Admission Conditions: The minimum age requirement for admission is 17 years old.

Visa Forms Issued: I-20, DS-2019

Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: yes

Maximum Credits Eligible: 6

Courses that can be Replaced: Foreign language courses

Conditions: Eligible if admitted to pathway program (Pathway to UA)

IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: yes

Maximum Credits Avail.: 12

Degree Levels: undergraduate, graduate

I-20 Includes Academic Admission: yes

Academic Admissions Conditions: Students may apply for conditional admission, which means that students may begin academic courses for credit as soon as they meet English proficiency requirements.

TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: no

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Satisfactory completion of the Intensive English Program, TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE

TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: no

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Satisfactory completion of the Intensive English Program, TOEFL, IELTS or PTE

Articulation Agreement(s): yes

Articulation Agreement Details: Students who satisfactorily complete 24 credit hours at the local community college will be admitted to UA.

Tuition:

Tuition	Weeks
2052	6-8

Fees: $525

Insurance Cost: $360

Insurance Details: Students must purchase insurance from UA unless their own insurance is pre-approved.

Other Costs: books: approx $170

Financial Aid Available: no

Campus Housing Availability: Available year-round

Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes

Housing Costs: $1475

Housing Weeks: 8

Housing Cost Type: Room

Additional Housing Info: Students may select from dormitory or apartment style housing.

Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available, moderately priced

Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes

Homestay Assistance Available: yes

Board Plan Availability: Board plan available

Board Plan Costs: $875

Board Plan Weeks: 8

Board Plan Additional Info: Students may purchase a meal plan or simply pay for each meal individually.

Services Available: Academic Counseling, Academic Placement, Airport Meeting, Campus Orientation, Conversation Partners, Crosscultural Activities, Field Trips, Housing Assistance, International Student Advisor, Personal/Cultural Counseling, Recreational Activities, Visa/Tax Counseling