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
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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.
English Language Institute (ELI) Dates and Costs
(updated June 16, 2008)
| Term |
Orientation |
Start Date |
End Date |
Weeks of Instruction |
Cost * |
| Summer 2008 |
June 18 |
June 23 |
July 31 |
6 weeks |
$1750 |
| Fall 2008 |
August 27 |
September 2 |
December 19 |
16 weeks |
$3900 |
| Spring 2009 |
January 21 |
January 26 |
May 22 |
16 weeks |
$3900 |
* 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
Summer 2008 Daily Schedule
(updated March 31, 2008)
| Days |
Times |
Classes |
| Monday |
9:00 to 11:05 |
English Verb Tenses |
| 11:05 to 12:15 |
Lunch Break |
| 12:15 to 1:45 |
English Idioms |
| 2:00 to 3:00 |
Vocabulary Improvement |
| Tuesday |
9:00 to 11:05 |
English Verb Tenses |
| 11:05 to 12:15 |
Lunch Break |
| 12:15 to 1:45 |
English Idioms |
| 2:00 to 3:00 |
Vocabulary Improvement |
| Wednesday |
9:00 to 11:05 |
English Verb Tenses |
| 11:05 to 12:15 |
Lunch Break |
| 12:15 to 1:45 |
English Idioms |
| 2:00 to 3:00 |
Vocabulary Improvement |
| Thursday |
9:00 to 11:05 |
English Verb Tenses |
| 11:05 to 12:15 |
Lunch Break |
| 12:15 to 1:45 |
English Idioms |
| 2:00 to 3:00 |
Vocabulary Improvement |
| Friday |
No classes |
Fall 2008 Daily Schedule
(updated March 31, 2008)
| Days |
Times |
Classes |
| Monday |
8:30 to 10:00 |
Listening and Speaking Skills |
| 10:15 to 11:45 |
Reading and Writing Skills |
| 1:00 to 2:00 |
News and Current Events |
| 2:00 to 5:00 |
English Conversation |
| Tuesday |
8:30 to 10:00 |
Listening and Speaking Skills |
| 10:15 to 11:45 |
Reading and Writing Skills |
| 1:00 to 2:00 |
News and Current Events |
| 2:00 to 5:00 |
English through American Movies |
| Wednesday |
8:30 to 10:00 |
Listening and Speaking Skills |
| 10:15 to 11:45 |
Reading and Writing Skills |
| 1:00 to 2:00 |
News and Current Events |
| 2:00 to 5:00 |
ELI Tutorial |
| Thursday |
8:30 to 10:00 |
Listening and Speaking Skills |
| 10:15 to 11:45 |
Reading and Writing Skills |
| 1:00 to 2:00 |
News and Current Events |
| 2:00 to 5:00 |
American Culture |
| Friday |
8:30 to 10:00 |
Listening and Speaking Skills |
| 10:15 to 11:45 |
Reading and Writing Skills |
| 1:00 to 2:00 |
News and Current Events |
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:
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
- Your Ohlone Student ID Number
- 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
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