English Language Institute (ELI) - International Programs and Services

For students who wish to study English full-time, Ohlone College offers its new English Language Institute (ELI). The ELI is a great choice for any of the following students:

• Students who just wish to study English, or
• Students who wish to study English in preparation for degree studies at Ohlone College or a 4-year university, or
• Students who have not taken the TOEFL exam, or who have taken the TOEFL, but do not yet have the required score to be directly admitted to Ohlone College

Click below for any of the following topics on this page:

• How to Apply
• Conditional Admission
• Dates and Costs
• Daily Schedule
• Newly Admitted ELI Students

How to Apply

To apply to the Ohlone College ELI, simply complete the International Student Application process. In response to the “What is your proposed major?” question on the application, simply write “ELI”. Complete the application by submitting all other required items, except the TOEFL score.

Conditional Admission

Students who wish to first study English full-time, then when ready study in one of Ohlone College’s degree programs may be conditionally admitted to Ohlone College.

Dates and Costs

Please note that Dates and Costs are subject to change.

^* Cost does not include $50 Application Fee. Books and class materials are also to be separately purchased by the student, at the start of each Term. All funds are in United States Dollars.

Daily Schedule

Please note that class schedules are subject to change. Also, schedules vary by student, according to Placement Test results.

Newly Admitted ELI Students

To get started, you should do the following things, in order:

• After you arrive to the U.S., contact the International Programs and Services Office to make an appointment to meet with Mr. Eddie West, Ms. Alison Hill, or Ms. Sanae Milano. Bring your passport and I-20 to that appointment, since we will make photocopies of those items.
• Take one of the English Language Institute (ELI) ESL Placement Tests (see the schedule below for dates and times).
• Before taking the placement tests, students are advised to review the study guide. The study guides are available online: http://www.ohlone.edu/org/placement/docs/samplequestions-esl.pdf

ELI Placement Test Schedule

• Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 or Wednesday, August 27, 2008
• Time: 8:15am
• Location: Ohlone College Fremont Campus, Room 1405A (Building 1, Fourth Floor) (Fremont Campus Map)

Location of ELI Placement Test

Room 1405A (Building 1, 4th Floor - take the Elevator).

What to Bring to the ELI Placement Test

1. Your Ohlone Student ID Number
2. Your Passport (or other form of photo identification)

Important Dates - Fall 2008

ELI Student Orientation (Required of ALL new ELI students)

• Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008
• Time: 10:00am (please arrive on time)
• Location: Ohlone College Fremont Campus, Room 2133 (Building 2, First Floor) (Fremont Campus Map)

At REQUIRED Orientation you will:

• Meet other new ELI students
• Meet the ELI instructors
• Meet the International Programs and Services staff
• Learn important Immigration regulations, related to your Visa and I-20
• Have fun