About Us
Welcome!
The English Language Institute invites you to learn about our program. The University of Florida ELI was established in 1954 and was a founding member of UCIEP and FIEC. For over 70 years we have helped students from over 150 places of origin improve their English and learn about U.S. university culture.
Our administration and faculty all hold Master’s or Doctoral degrees and have made significant service contributions to the English language-learning field by serving as external site reviewers for English Language Programs, by serving as Fulbright Scholars, by presenting at conferences, and via leadership positions at EnglishUSA, FAIE, NAFSA, Study Florida, TESOL, and UCIEP.
We offer English instruction that prepares you for using English in an academic or professional context as well as the culture that is all around you. Learn the language, live the culture, and love the Gators!
If you have questions, please email us. Here are some helpful links:
- Mission & Vision
The mission of our programs, the scope and structure, and our vision statement. - Faculty & Staff
The instructors, administration, staff, and Language Assistants at the ELI. - Recent News
Recent news about the ELI, instructors, administration, and staff. - Publications (ELI Weekly and ELI Student Voices)
The ELI Weekly newsletter provides announcements, information on upcoming trips, and U.S. culture and grammar questions from students. ELI Student Voices is a collection of student writing that can range from academic essays to poems.
Application Information
Get the complete guide and forms to apply.
The ELI Intensive English Program at the University of Florida is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period April 2016 through April 2026 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S. For further information about this accreditation, please contact CEA, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400,
www.cea-accredit.org.
