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The University Of Alabama
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
English Language Institute
Program Type: College/University Affiliated
Box 870250
101 BB Comer Hall
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 0250
101 BB Comer Hall
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 0250

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
Host City Size: 50,001 to 200,000
Year Established: 1982
Accreditations: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA, UCIEP
Course Schedule:
* 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:
ESP Additional Info: English + Business Program offered twice/year; Teacher Training Program & customized group programs on demand
Test Preparation:
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:
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:
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
Term Duration in Weeks | Start Month |
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January | |
March | |
May | |
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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.
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:
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
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
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