STEP Online Registration and Application Information
Provide a copy or photo of your passport or government-issued identification and proof of completion of secondary school. Email those two items to StudyEnglish@eli.ufl.edu Also, click here to register and pay the course fee online (opens a new window). You will receive a letter of acceptance, access to the STEP Online Student Guide, and information on how to access the class.
For groups who want a customized, on-demand STEP Online experience, please see STEP Online for Special Programs.
Course Descriptions and Schedules
| Course Dates (when enrollment allows) IELTS Preparation TOEFL (iBT) Preparation | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring B March 20 - April 28, 2023 | , 2023 |
| Summer B July 3 - August 11, 2023 | June 26, 2023 |
Courses offered each term
IELTS: Do you plan to take the IELTS Exam soon? The IELTS, which many international students need in order to continue or advance in their studies, is a very challenging test. However, many of those challenges can be overcome, simply by breaking down what EXACTLY the test expects students to do in specific areas. Jane has taught IELTS preparation many times, and her students always increase their scores. The course will be 100% online, and will meet for a two class hour, face-to-face Zoom meeting with Jane each week, with an additional three hours of instruction per week provided by the instructor. Students must have intermediate English proficiency. Go to YouTube for Jane’s video introduction. (Opens a new window.)
IELTS Class meeting days: Tuesdays
Class meeting times: 5:30 – 7:10pm EDT
Instructor: Jane Keeler
Email: jane.keeler@ufl.edu
TOEFL: Do you plan to take the TOEFL Exam soon? The TOEFL, which many international students need in order to continue or advance in their studies, is a very challenging test. However, many of those challenges can be overcome, by learning some TOEFL-specific writing, reading, listening, and speaking strategies. Jane has taught TOEFL preparation several times, and her students have always increased their scores. The course will be 100% online, and will meet for a two class hour, face-to-face Zoom meeting with Jane each week, with an additional three hours of instruction per week provided by the instructor. Students must have intermediate English proficiency. Go to YouTube for Jane’s video introduction. (Opens a new window.)
TOEFL Class meeting days: Wednesdays
Class meeting times: 5:30pm – 7:10pm EDT
Instructor: Jane Keeler
Email: jane.keeler@ufl.edu
Other Courses Available – See schedule of classes
Academic Writing: Students will learn ways to improve the clarity, cohesion, and accuracy of their scholarly writing. Students will work with the instructor to identify different writing styles (popular vs. scholarly), use a variety of cohesion techniques to create flow, analyze texts to improve their own writing, learn strategies to increase understanding of academic style in academic writing, and practice target grammar structures in order to prepare their scholarly writing for publication. This class meets for a minimum of two synchronous class hours per week via Zoom, with an additional three hours of planned educational activities per week including instructional videos and resource material, online assignments, and projects. Your instructor will be available to meet with you outside of class for additional help, when needed.
Academic Writing meeting days: Mondays and Thursdays
Class meeting times: 5:00pm – 5:50pm EDT
Information: Jen can help you in Spanish.
Instructor: Jen Ramos
Email: jramos@eli.ufl.edu
Pronunciation and Grammar for Academic Speaking: This course focuses on improving students’ comprehensibility and effective communication for formal speaking tasks. Students and professionals will work with the instructor to recognize and replicate the sounds and stress patterns of English, to improve grammatical accuracy to maximize audience understanding and engagement, to effectively incorporate and discuss graphs, tables, and other visuals, and to increase their ability to organize the content of a formal presentation. This class meets for a minimum of two synchronous class hours per week via Zoom, with an additional three hours of planned educational activities per week including instructional videos and resource material, online assignments, and projects. Your instructor will be available to meet with you outside of class for additional help, when needed.
Pronunciation & Grammar meeting days: Wednesdays and Fridays
Class meeting times: 5:30pm – 6:20pm EDT
Information: Jen can help you in Spanish.
Instructor: Jen Ramos
Email: jramos@eli.ufl.edu
Creative Writing: Have you always wanted to write a short story in English? In this 6-week course, we will cover the basics of short stories, from characters and plot to editing. You will have two hours of synchronous classes on Zoom per week, and an additional three hours of planned educational activities per week including instructional videos to watch at your leisure, reading assignments, a set schedule for your writing, and personalized feedback sessions with the instructor. Your instructor will be available to meet with you outside of class for additional help, when needed. Go to YouTube for Melina’s video introduction. (Opens a new window.)
Creative Writing Class meeting days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Class meeting time: 5:00pm – 5:50pm EDT
Instructor: Melina Jimenez
Email: mpjimenez@ufl.edu
STEP Online
Important Information about admissions, technology, and withdrawing
Admission to the STEP Online Program is not the same as admission to a degree program or the Intensive English Program.
In order to benefit from STEP Online classes, students should have adequate access to the internet and technology. Faculty may use a variety of online learning platforms that do not work with a smart phone. As such, you should plan to take the classes from a desktop or laptop computer. All STEP Online classes will be taught via Zoom on the first day of classes.
If you decide to stop attending a STEP Online class, you must email studyenglish@eli.ufl.edu to inform the ELI of your intent to withdraw from the class. No refunds will be provided to students who do not formally withdraw.
Spring A 2022, January 24 – March 4: The deadline to withdraw and receive a full refund for Spring A is January 28th, 2022. The deadline to withdraw and receive a 50% refund is February 4th, 2022. No refunds will be provided after February 4th, 2022.
Spring B 2022, March 14 – April 22: The deadline to withdraw and receive a full refund for Spring B is March 18th, 2022. The deadline to withdraw and receive a 50% refund is March 25th, 2022. No refunds will be provided after March 25th, 2022.