Frequently Asked ELI Questions

Learning a new language allows you to communicate with new people, see things from a different perspective, or get a deeper underst和ing of another culture. The English language plays an important role in our professional 和 academic lives because it is understood by many people around the world. Learning English is key if you plan further study in the United States. +, our society’s increasing reliance on digital technologies 和 the internet makes English an important skill to learn.

ELI is an intensive on-campus English language program designed to prepare you for college-level courses. You will study English grammar, 阅读, 写作, listening 和 speaking through a 7-level curriculum, 20 hours of intensive English classes per week 和 monthly field trips to local attractions. +, you’ll have the chance to learn outside of the classroom by being paired with native English speakers as conversation partners. Upon successful completion of level 7, you’ll gain conditional ad任务 to SMWC 和 Indiana State University.

Academically qualified ELI students who successfully completed level 7 may be admitted conditionally to the following schools:

• Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
• Indiana State University
• Catholic Theological Seminary at Chicago

Upon meeting the conditions as specified in the university’s conditional ad任务 letter, a student will be admitted as a regular student. Some universities require that students submit application forms, official transcripts from previous study, documentation on finances 和 perhaps letters of recommendation while others only need to review official ELI transcripts to decide on conditional admissibility of students. 在所有情况下, one of the conditions will be to achieve a certain TOEFL or IELTS score or complete the ELI program successfully. Assistance in applying to universities is available free of charge to all ELI students.

在到达时, students receive orientation to the English Language Institute program, SMWC 和 our local area. We are here to assist with all your needs — from housing options to opening a bank account.

Rooms at SMWC’s residence hall, known as 乐费尔大厅, are available for ELI students who meet certain eligibility requirements. There are also apartments 和 houses available for rent in the Terre Haute area. Housing would need to be arranged by the students before or after arrival to the campus.

ELI students have full access to the SMWC 健康服务诊所. 学生 on student visas are required by ELI 和 the State of Indiana to have medical insurance. 学生 must be covered by a plan, 和 the provider must have offices located in the United States. 学生 are required to show proof that their insurance meets these requirements.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a Catholic, private liberal arts college in Indiana with a 任务 to empower students to think critically, engage in lifelong leadership 和 effect positive change in a spirit of service 和 social responsibility. 我们的 campus offers the friendliness 和 safety of a small town with accessibility to nearby cities of Terre Haute 和 Indianapolis. 我们的 位置 brings us within driving distance to scenic parks, 影院, shopping areas 和 other higher education institutions.

As an ELI student, you’ll have access to the fitness center, the 健康中心, 图书馆, 食堂, 咖啡馆 和 其他设施.