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State University Of New York At Buffalo
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO
English Language Institute
Program Type: College/University Affiliated
University at Buffalo, English Language Institute
Baldy Hall, Room 320
Buffalo, NY 14260 1000
Baldy Hall, Room 320
Buffalo, NY 14260 1000

Host Institution: State University Of New York At Buffalo
Host City Size: 50,001 to 200,000
Year Established: 1971
Accreditations: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA, UCIEP
Host City Size: 50,001 to 200,000
Year Established: 1971
Accreditations: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA, UCIEP
Phone #: (716) 645-2077
Fax #: (716) 645-6198
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.buffalo.edu/eli
Application Contact Info: Kathleen L. Curtis, same address as above
Fax #: (716) 645-6198
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.buffalo.edu/eli
Application Contact Info: Kathleen L. Curtis, same address as above
Course Schedule:
Additional Course Info: Chat Room, weekly conversation practice with native speaker of English offered during fall/spring semesters; open listening laboratory offered during fall/spring and summer semesters.
Level | Class hrs/wk | Lab hrs/wk | CAI hrs/wk | Other* hrs/wk |
---|---|---|---|---|
I: | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A: | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Additional Course Info: Chat Room, weekly conversation practice with native speaker of English offered during fall/spring semesters; open listening laboratory offered during fall/spring and summer semesters.
Terms:
Terms Additional Info: Spring semester begins at the end of January and ends in mid May; Summer semester begins in late June and ends in early August; Fall semester begins in late August and ends in mid December
Program Size: 30
Program Size, Summer: 30
Average Class Size: 15
Minimum Class Size: 8
Maximum Class Size: 17
Distribution:
Full-time Instructors: 1
Part-time Instructors: 4
Average Full-time Hours per Week: 15
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 0
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 6
Full-time Admin: 2
Part-time Admin: 0
Part-time study option: no
Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: MELAB, TOEFL
Term Duration in Weeks | Start Month |
---|---|
15 | January |
6 | June |
15 | August |
Terms Additional Info: Spring semester begins at the end of January and ends in mid May; Summer semester begins in late June and ends in early August; Fall semester begins in late August and ends in mid December
Program Size: 30
Program Size, Summer: 30
Average Class Size: 15
Minimum Class Size: 8
Maximum Class Size: 17
Distribution:
Region | Percent |
---|---|
Africa | 1.00 |
Americas | 3.00 |
Asia | 40.00 |
Europe | 4.00 |
Middle East/North Africa | 45.00 |
Other | 7.00 |
Full-time Instructors: 1
Part-time Instructors: 4
Average Full-time Hours per Week: 15
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 0
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 6
Full-time Admin: 2
Part-time Admin: 0
Part-time study option: no
Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: MELAB, TOEFL
Admissions: All Applicants
Admission Conditions: minimum age of 17 by the start of the IEP; high school graduation;
Visa Forms Issued: I-20
Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: no
Maximum Credits Eligible: 0
Courses that can be Replaced: None
Conditions: N/A
IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: no
Maximum Credits Avail.: 0
Degree Levels: None
I-20 Includes Academic Admission: no
Academic Admissions Conditions: minimum high school or university GPA; minimum TOEFL of 79 or 550
TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: yes
If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: IELTS is also accepted for undergraduate admission, SAT and ACT
TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes
If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: IELTS is also accepted for graduate admission; some departments will also require GRE or GMAT
Articulation Agreement(s): yes
Articulation Agreement Details: agreements with SUNY 2 and 4 year schools; details vary
Admission Conditions: minimum age of 17 by the start of the IEP; high school graduation;
Visa Forms Issued: I-20
Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: no
Maximum Credits Eligible: 0
Courses that can be Replaced: None
Conditions: N/A
IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: no
Maximum Credits Avail.: 0
Degree Levels: None
I-20 Includes Academic Admission: no
Academic Admissions Conditions: minimum high school or university GPA; minimum TOEFL of 79 or 550
TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: yes
If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: IELTS is also accepted for undergraduate admission, SAT and ACT
TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes
If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: IELTS is also accepted for graduate admission; some departments will also require GRE or GMAT
Articulation Agreement(s): yes
Articulation Agreement Details: agreements with SUNY 2 and 4 year schools; details vary
Tuition:
Fees: $1320
Insurance Cost: $625
Insurance Details: HTH Worldwide; mandatory coverage per State of New York
Other Costs: Textbooks estimated at $225
Financial Aid Available: Not available
Campus Housing Availability: Available year-round
Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes
Housing Costs: $4260
Housing Weeks: 15
Housing Cost Type: Room
Additional Housing Info: double room, room available during university breaks at an extra charge; summer rate $30/week
Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available, moderately priced
Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: no
Homestay Assistance Available: no
Board Plan Availability: Board plan available
Board Plan Costs: $2890
Board Plan Weeks: 15
Board Plan Additional Info: cannot be canceled after purchased; meals not served during vacation periods or no contract meal service during summer semester
Services Available: Academic Counseling, Campus Orientation, Conversation Partners, Field Trips, Housing Assistance, International Student Advisor, Personal/Cultural Counseling, Recreational Activities, Visa/Tax Counseling
Tuition | Weeks |
---|---|
3000 | 6 |
4500 | 15 |
Fees: $1320
Insurance Cost: $625
Insurance Details: HTH Worldwide; mandatory coverage per State of New York
Other Costs: Textbooks estimated at $225
Financial Aid Available: Not available
Campus Housing Availability: Available year-round
Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes
Housing Costs: $4260
Housing Weeks: 15
Housing Cost Type: Room
Additional Housing Info: double room, room available during university breaks at an extra charge; summer rate $30/week
Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available, moderately priced
Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: no
Homestay Assistance Available: no
Board Plan Availability: Board plan available
Board Plan Costs: $2890
Board Plan Weeks: 15
Board Plan Additional Info: cannot be canceled after purchased; meals not served during vacation periods or no contract meal service during summer semester
Services Available: Academic Counseling, Campus Orientation, Conversation Partners, Field Trips, Housing Assistance, International Student Advisor, Personal/Cultural Counseling, Recreational Activities, Visa/Tax Counseling
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