FIU English Language Institute
Intensive English Program Course
Miami, USA
Course
DURATION
3 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 5,499 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* additional fees inclusive, except 150 USD admission fee | for full-term only | 3075 USD for half-term
Key Summary
The Intensive English Program is an academic preparation course designed to help international students make the transition to American academic life in a relatively short time through full-time instruction in English as a second language.
The Intensive English Program prepares students for the TOEFL® examination. Students are tested prior to the first day of class. After that and based on their test results, each student is placed in one of six levels of study.
In each level, students receive grades for written examinations, oral presentations, class participation, and out-of-class work. Usually, after completing Level 6, our students are ready to pass the TOEFL® and enter American universities or professional schools.
Note: The Intensive English Program is an academic English program. Students will be exposed to and use Canvas for their class assignments and exams. To access Canvas, students will be expected to bring a personal device to class (iPad or laptop) by the end of the first week of classes. Please note that we do not recommend students use Chromebooks because certain learning softwares do not work on Chromebook devices.
The English Language Institute will follow FIU guidelines to conduct our classes in the fall. The hours taught will be in compliance with immigration policies for F1 visas.
- Communicative Grammar
- Reading and Vocabulary
- Writing
- Communication
The ELI is proud to offer a one-term scholarship to a deserving ELI student. Eligible students will apply the scholarship to level 6.
Eligibility criteria
To qualify for the ELI’s World Scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in the ELI’s Intensive English Program (levels 4, 5, or 6) for two consecutive twelve or fourteen-week terms prior to applying for the scholarship;
- Maintain a 3.5 GPA (three As and one B) average in all ELI classes;
- Show proof of academic excellence (3.5 GPA) from previous schools, colleges, and/or universities, and
- Apply to one of FIU’s undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate programs.