English Language Institute - ELI
English as a Second Language (ESL)
The English Language Institute is a semi-intensive language program based in Colorado Springs designed to meet the needs of those individuals who:
- Are planning to go to an American college or university
- Need to improve English skills for the work environment
- Are interested in improving their ability to read, write and speak English
The English Language Institute has three levels of study: basic, intermediate, and advanced. ALL NEW STUDENTS MUST TAKE A PLACEMENT EXAM. This test will place you into one of the three levels.
After you take the placement test, you will meet with your ELI advisor. The advisor will help you choose the best classes for you in the level where you have been placed. You must complete a minimum of two classes in the basic level and three classes in the intermediate level before you move to advanced.
If you are placed into the advanced level, you must take three advanced ELI courses, and you may also select a course that you are interested in from the PPCC schedule of classes. Many students in the advanced level take mathematics, computer, or art courses at the same time they are enrolled in the ELI advanced level courses. Please note that advanced level classes are not offered during the summer semester.
The English Language Institute offers both daytime and evening classes in all three levels in the fall and spring semesters. The classes meet twice a week (on either Mondays and Wednesdays or on Tuesdays and Thursdays) and go for 15 weeks. In the summer semester, basic and intermediate classes are offered. They meet in the mornings four days per week, Monday through Thursday, for 10 weeks.
Registration for spring semester classes begins April 19. Summer semester begins June 1, and fall semester begins August 23.
Summer Semester Office Hours
The ELI office will have the following office hours for the week of July 26.
| Monday | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
| Friday | closed |
Tuition for ELI Classes,Summer 2010
RESIDENT STUDENTS are students with resident alien cards, refugee or asylee status, U.S. citizens AND who have lived in Colorado for at least one year. (Colorado Driver’s License or Colorado State I.D. card is usually used as proof of Colorado residence.) In addition, active military/spouses are usually eligible for resident tuition and do not have the one year residence requirement. Check in room A106 for more details.
NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS are students with business, visitor and other visas AND other students who have not lived in Colorado for at least one year.
NOTE: Tuition and fees are subject to change with governing board approval. Tuition for fall semester is expected to rise to $96.25/credit for residents and $413.00/credit for non-residents.
| Credit Hours | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 88.30 | $ 393.90 |
| 2 | $ 176.60 | $ 787.80 |
| 3 | $ 264.90 | $ 1,181.70 |
| 4 | $ 353.20 | $ 1,575.60 |
| 5 | $ 441.50 | $ 1,969.50 |
| 6 | $ 529.80 | $ 2,363.40 |
| 7 | $ 618.10 | $ 2,757.30 |
| 8 | $ 706.40 | $ 3,151.20 |
| 9 | $ 794.70 | $ 3,545.10 |
| 10 | $ 883.00 | $ 3,939.00 |
| 11 | $ 971.30 | $ 4,332.90 |
| 12 | $ 1,059.60 | $ 4,726.80 |
| 13 | $ 1,147.90 | $ 5,120.70 |
Fees
All students must pay the following fees in addition to the tuition prices listed above Student Activity Fee: $7.89 per credit Course Fee: $6.05 per credit Registration Fee: $11.45 per semester (non-refundable) Other fees may apply. Payment or payment arrangements should be made with the Cashier's Office (room A-101) by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before classes start.
Financial Aid
If you are a citizen, resident alien, or refugee, you may be eligible for financial aid. Call the Financial Aid Office at (719) 502-3000 or go to Enrollment Services in room A-107 for more information. It is recommended that you apply for financial aid at least six weeks before the beginning of the coming semester.
College Opportunity Fund
All Colorado residents should apply by computer at: www.CollegeInColorado.orgIf you don’t apply, you will end up paying more for your classes. If you have any problems applying, please go to the Enrollment Services officein room A-107.
Thursday July 22, 2010