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The English Language Training Institute provides students and visiting scholars with all the tools for success, including language and cultural awareness.

Intensive English Program

ELTI’s intensive English program prepares international undergraduate and graduate students for academic study at UNC Charlotte or other U.S. institutions of higher learning.

Curriculum And Schedule

- Academic English preparation

- U.S. and higher education cultural competency

- 18 hours of instruction per week

- Six levels of instruction in three areas:

Reading/Writing, Academic Language, and Listening/Speaking

- Three semester start dates: fall, spring, summer

- Plus One Program offers the chance to take University courses while studying English

STUDENT SUPPORT

- Welcoming, caring, and informed staff

- Highly trained instructors

- University and community engagement opportunities and events

- Full use of all University facilities

- Conversation Partners Program

Conditional Admission To Unc Charlotte

Students who are academically admissible to undergraduate programs are able to meet English proficiency requirements without additional testing upon successful completion of ELTI.

DEGREE-SEEKING

Courses available for UNC Charlotte degree-seeking students

International Instructor Language Support Program

International teaching assistants (ITAs), visiting scholars, and international graduate students are supported by the ELTI.

International Teaching Assistants

ITAs are assessed for language and instructional readiness skills before beginning their teaching assignments and attend a support course as appropriate.