SHORT-TERM PROGRAM FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS!
Spend 4 weeks improving your English skills while learning about American culture!
English and American Culture is a short-term program combining high-quality ESL instruction, cultural course content and fun, providing an enriching immersion experience for university students from around the world.
English and American Culture includes one excursion to a major city (additional excursions can be arranged for a fee), allowing students to visit important cultural and historical sites on the East Coast of the U.S.
An F-1 visa is required for international students to enroll in this full-time program.
THE CENTER OF THE ACTION
Our location is perfect for a short-term stay in the USA!
The City of Newark is located near major cities, accessible by car and train:
- 2 hours from New York
- 45 minutes from Philadelphia
- 2 hours from Washington, D.C.
Requirements
There is no minimum level of English skill required to apply for English and American Culture. Participants with “beginner” or “low-intermediate” levels of English will be enrolled in our General English courses.
INSTRUCTIONAL QUALITY
The ELI faculty are experts in their field. All instructors have at least a master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) or in Applied Linguistics, have published textbooks and served as teacher trainers for colleagues from around the world.
Activities
The ELI is proud to offer a variety of exciting activities.
Accommodations
Program participants will live with American hosts through our homestay program or live in The Innternationale.
Program dates and duration
Summer 2024
| Dates | Duration |
| July 22-August 16, 2024 | 4 weeks* |
* Organizations requiring a program of a different length are invited to contact ELI administration directly.
Price
2023-2024
| Duration | Price |
| 4 weeks | US $2,446 |
What is included in the price?
| English test |
English test includes online placement test prior to arrival. Skill areas assessed: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Grammar. |
| English courses | Students attend two English courses every day from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 12:45 p.m. |
| Certificate | Students in good academic standing will receive a certificate that verifies that they have completed the classes. They will also receive a transcript (grade report) showing the grades earned in each skill area (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Grammar). |
| University student ID card | Provides students with access to the University’s facilities, including the gym, pool, library, computer labs, etc. |
| Health insurance | The ELI’s medical insurance helps to pay for a part of students’ healthcare and medical expenses. |
| Transportation | Free University shuttle bus. |
| University health clinic | Free consultation, treatment, and prescriptions provided by medical doctors and nurses. |
| Excursions | Past excursions have included: New York City, Washington D.C., Philadelphia or Baltimore, and Rehoboth Beach. |
| Activities | Afternoon and evening activities include hikes, picnics, tournaments, concerts and sports games. |
| Airport transfer | Airport pick-up and drop-off. |
What is not included in the price?
| U.S. Visa | The total cost for your F-1 student visa will be approximately $510, which includes the cost of the visa itself, plus SEVIS processing and maintenance fees. |
| Airfare | Students are required to pay for their plane ticket to travel to/from Philadelphia. |
| Spending money | Remember, Delaware has no sales tax on most purchases. |
| Textbooks | Aproximately $200. |
| Housing |
1. Homestay Housing (includes breakfast/dinner and transportation to and from campus): $1,494. 2. Innternationale dorm (no meals): $840 (subject to availability). |
| Hotel accommodation | Upon arrival and departure (for late/early flights). |
| Covid testing | Covid testing for immigration purposes. |
Apply
Applying for English and American Culture is easy!
Simply follow these instructions:
- Complete our online application
- Send a copy of your passport to ud-eli@udel.edu
Contact us for more information
If you have questions about the program or the application, please contact ud-eli@udel.edu.
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