Since 1964, 14,000+ students from 130+ countries have taken our English language classes to help them achieve their academic, professional and personal goals. Since 1964, the English Language Institute (ELI) at the University of Pittsburgh has been teaching English as a second language (ESL) courses for individuals who
• wish to improve their general ability in English,
• or are planning to atte
nd universities and colleges in North America,
• or are already academically admitted to the University of Pittsburgh and need some additional development of their language skills. The ELI has a variety of non-credit courses and programs, including:
• Intensive English Program
• Speaking and Listening for Communication Course
• Professional and Academic English Program
• English as a Foreign Language Program for International Teachers
• Summer Language and Culture Program
• US Law and Legal English Program
I20s for an F1 student visa can be issued for full-time language study in our Intensive English Program and the Professional and Academic English Program. Notice: Our page is intended for sharing information about our program with current and prospective students. It is not meant to be a discussion board or to be used for advertising or the promotion of outside goods, services, political views, religious beliefs or other personal matters.
