About ELI

According to ELI Students, here are the Top 10 reasons for attending the ELI.

The English Language Institute (ELI), formerly the American English Program, was established 5 years ago to provide English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for international students and other residents of the Columbus and Chattahoochee Valley region.

We are here to meet the needs of students whose native language is not English. The American Education system is quite different from other countries. Don't worry – the ELI program is designed to help you gain the knowledge and experience you need to prepare you for that educational journey as well as a successful career in your home country or in the United States.

The staff and faculty of Columbus State University are committed to excellence in teaching and making your term at our institution a positive experience. Please feel free to Contact Us for further information:

Program Mission and Objectives
The purpose of this program is to provide instruction in ESL for international students and other residents of the Columbus and Chattahoochee Valley region who intend to study at CSU or other colleges and universities throughout the United States.

The Primary Purpose of the English Language Institute is to prepare students to:

• Read and write academic-level materials in order to achieve academic success

• Speak more fluently in both formal and informal settings

• Take good, clear notes during lectures

• Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

The ELI also provides intensive language instruction to professionals and others who wish to improve their level of English proficiency and cultural awareness as well as English training sessions for groups. A group program can be specifically designed according to your needs - call (706) 568-5093.

More information: CSU Housing / Center for International Education