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Pace University, English Language Institute - New York City
About Pace University, English Language Institute - New York City
The English Language Institute (ELI) at Pace University offers students, visitors, and immigrants the opportunity to improve their English skills for academic study, career advancement, or personal enrichment through a variety of programs for beginner level to advanced level English students.
ELI instructors are experienced, dedicated to their students, and have master’s degrees in TESOL or related fields. Our average class size is 15 students. As an ELI student at Pace, you will have access to all University facilities, including libraries, computer labs, cafeterias, writing center, sports centers, University e-mail and wi-fi accounts, medical and counseling services.
Our New York City campus, located in the heart of lower Manhattan near Chinatown, Little Italy, and Wall Street, gives students the opportunity to explore the city with ease. ELI students have the chance to participate in many cultural and social activities organized by our Student Life Coordinator for additional real-life opportunities to use English skills actively. You can also explore the possibility of continuing your studies as an undergraduate or graduate student at Pace University.
Our course catalog includes Intensive English (beginner to advanced levels), TOEFL, IELTS, and GMAT Test Preparation, English for Lawyers, Pre-Graduate Academic English, Pre-Undergraduate Academic English, English for Professionals, Accent Reduction, and Academic Reading courses.
About Pace University
For more than 100 years Pace University has been preparing students to become leaders in their fields by providing an education that combines exceptional academics with professional experience and the New York advantage. Pace has three campuses, in New York City, Westchester and White Plains. A private university, Pace enrolls nearly 13,000 students in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Lienhard School of Nursing, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, School of Law, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.
Learn more about Pace University online at http://www.pace.edu
Additional Services
- Facilities for students with disabilities
- Student counselling
- Visa support
- Airport/Station transfer
Accommodation
- Host family accommodation
- On campus
- Student Residence
- Host family accommodation without students of same native language
Work and Further Studies
- Student legally permitted to work / earn money during course
- Further academic studies available on campus
- Language and Au pair study
Activities
- Architecture
- Film
- Music
- Theatre
- Cooking
- Cultural tourism (theater, museum, etc.)
- Fashion
- Historical sightseeing
- Photography
- On campus events
- Volunteering
- University student social events
- Professional Sports events
- Local cultural events (festivals, etc.)
Courses
General English
100% 6 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 16-70
Location Type: University campus, Town/City
Levels: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students, Medium, 6-10 students, Small, 2-5 students
Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk
Learn the essentials of grammar and writing; improve listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills; and enhance your vocabulary through reading. With the help of an advisor, students create their own program of study by choosing from the courses listed below and from other courses that may be available. F-1 students must enroll in a minimum of 18 hours per week (4 Intensive English classes).
The core curriculum includes Grammar and Writing, Conversation and Listening, Reading and Vocabulary, and various electives to choose from, including Vocabulary Building, Walking Tours of New York, American Culture through Film, Pronunciation, Idioms, American Business Culture and Case Studies, Public Speaking, Grammar for Speaking and Writing.
There are four levels of the core curriculum. It may take 7 or 14 weeks to complete each level (6 or 12 weeks in the summer terms).
English Exam Preparation
100% 1 Review
This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Advanced, Upper Intermediate, Intermediate
Exams and Prep offered: TOEFL, IELTS
Location Type: Town/City , University campus
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students
Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk
Preparation for the TOEFL, IELTS, and GMAT exams are offered as part of the Intensive English program.
The TOEFL Preparation course is designed for students who plan to take the iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language. Students will learn the format, typical questions and effective strategies to successfully take the test. In order to get the necessary exposure to spoken and written English, students will read newspapers and listen to radio/TV weekly.
The IELTS Test-Taking Strategies Intensive course is a 12-hour, 2-day, weekend intensive course designed for intermediate and advanced students who need specific test-taking strategies for the IELTS test. There are four units covering both analytical and formulaic tasks on the exam with targeted practice exercises in speaking and writing, and strategies for improving reading and listening scores. This course is appropriate if you have achieved a 6.0 (or an equivalent score on another test) and want to improve by 0.5 to 1.0 full band score.
The GMAT Preparation course is designed for students who plan to take the Graduate Management Admission Test. Students will learn the format, typical questions and common tricks found on the test. The course will offer practice in the different sections of the test, including critical reasoning, reading comprehension, data sufficiency, problem-solving and sentence correction. In order to obtain the necessary exposure to spoken and written English, students will read newspapers and listen to radio/TV regularly.
English Academic preparation
96% 7 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Advanced
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students, Medium, 6-10 students
Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk
Location Type: University campus, Town/City
The Pre-Academic English Program can help you prepare for the American University experience. Students begin to prepare for their undergraduate or other graduate degrees by learning the skills for academic success.
Students learn to:
-Participate actively in group discussions
-Work on team projects
-Conduct library and internet research
-Organize American-style research papers
-Apply internet skills to class projects
-Deliver sophisticated, clear, and confident presentations
-Listen effectively and take notes during an academic lecture
-Read for accuracy, meaning, and speed.
Our experienced instructors use innovative, student-centered methods to teach. Students learn the academic skills they will use in an American University. Students learn to become active members of an American program. The classes are small, so students are able to receive the attention they deserve.
All students in the Pre-Academic English program can use Pace University's library and computer lab facilities.
English online
0% 0 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 10-70
Levels: Upper Intermediate, Advanced, Intermediate
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students, Medium, 6-10 students
Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk
Exams and Prep offered: TOEFL
Pre-Academic English, Intensive English, Business & Professional English, TOEFL Preparation, IELTS Preparation.
English Summer Courses
100% 1 Review
This course is for students aged: 16-70
Location Type: Town/City , University campus
Levels: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students, Medium, 6-10 students, Small, 2-5 students
Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk
English Teacher Training
0% 0 Reviews
This course is for students aged: 21-70
Class Sizes: Medium, 6-10 students
Location Type: Town/City , University campus
Weekly Hours: General 15-25 hrs/wk
Levels: Advanced, Upper Intermediate
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Alex Dung Viet Nam
studied General EnglishGood experience in Pace University
I come from Vietnam. It has been 5 months since I came to Pace University to study English program. I really had an awesome experience to study English in this school. The courses help me to improve all English skills. Located on Lower Manhattan is a good opportunity for me to meet many native people to practice communicating in English and learn American's lifestyle. Besides taking courses in class, I also join in some activities from ELI office, such as Lower Manhattan neighborhood Walking Tour, New York Yankees Game. The school is well-equipped with library, cafeteria and fitness center for students. I had some professors who are so nice and willing to help me. ELI in Pace University is really a good choice for those who want to improve English in New York City.
posted 10 years ago
Bani Harahap Indonesia
studied General EnglishELI; A Proper Investment for the Future
As an International student from Indonesia, I am really blessed to have the opportunity of studying at the English Language Institution of Pace University before I start my master of law. With the best quality of professors in the US, Pace has given me a wide range of knowledge that will be useful for my future. In addition, Eli has been beneficial for my master's preparation. I believe that with hard work and integrity, students will achieve their goals if they are willing to learn. I suggest that International students will learn a lot by studying at ELI of Pace University because it has many programs that improves every student's English skills.
posted 10 years ago
Tao Cai China
studied English Academic preparationEnjoying your time at ELI of Pace U
I strongly recommend the ELI program for students who want to improve their English efficiently and have a great experience in New York. Teachers of ELI are so patient to inspire student to express their views and give their professional advices in solving students’ practical English problems. I am so glad that I had Lydia’s pronunciation class on my first semester. When I pronounced wrongly, she always sat next to me, watching my mouth and teaching me how to speak correctly. Moreover, ELI’s fantastic activities really help student to adapt to the new life of New York as quickly as possible. I do want to recommend the volunteer program. This program not only gave us a chance to help people, but also gave us a chance to talk with people who are from different places, knowing their experiment. In short, enjoying your time at ELI of Pace, you will get a great memorable experience. PS: Don’t be shame to ask the staff of ELI question, they are so nice.
posted 10 years ago
Eileen A Lee Viet Nam
studied General EnglishHighly recommended
ELI at PACE University is a good choice if you want to learn English quickly and efficiently. The ELI professors provide you all the skills that you need like grammar, writing, speaking, reading and listening comprehension in order to improve the language. They offer you elective classes to help you to speak smoothly like Pronunciation and Idioms, and also learn about American life through its films and arts. Furthermore, ELI organizes extracurricular activities every term to give you the opportunity to know about New York City history and the American culture. Professors and staff are friendly and always trying to help their students in adapting to their new life. If I want to recommend a place where someone wants to learn English, for sure I will recommend ELI at PACE.
posted 10 years ago
Eileen Chen China
studied English Academic preparationPace University is a good choice
I want to say that all of the professors at ELI of Pace University are very nice. They can help you integrate into this new environment quickly even though your English is not good enough. Also, I really enjoy these times to study at Pace, which is full of many precious memories to me. Therefore, continuing to make memories is also the reason I study the MPA program here right now. :)
posted 10 years ago
Hoa Trinh Vo Virgin Islands, British
studied English Academic preparationI totally recommend ELI
I'm a student from Vietnam. I've been studying with Pace University ELI for almost 1 year. Since I came to Japan 6 years ago for study, I had less chance to communicate in English; certainly, I became non-fluent in English and more and more grammatically incorrect in oral skills. I chose to join with Pace University ELI as an advice from my University International Office in Tokyo, Japan. I needed a place that I can study and improve all English skills quickly and effectively, and ELI has been responding everything. Besides experienced and enthusiastic teacher staff, the program content is very reasonably advanced, good facilities for study, and educational equipment that serve the teaching is extremely well-equipped and professional. Professors and ELI office staff are friendly and always eager to help students solve any problems in study and also in adapting to the new life in New York City. In addition, the ELI has many extracurricular activities for students to understand more about the history of New York City, people's life style, famous museum with free admission and guide; also, ELI has given us many good chances to see baseball game, basketball game and soccer game to popular Broadway show and Radio City Christmas Spectacular with a considerable cheaper price, for special group discount for ELI students. If I had a chance to choose a best place to study English, and to take the chance to change my future, New York city and Pace University ELI would be my good choices again.
posted 10 years ago
Changyao Pan China
studied English Academic preparationIt really helps
Since took part in Pace University ELI, I have suggested two of my friends from China to joined this program. It is because the program itself is really helpful and valuable. I started the program from a low level, and at that period of time, it was difficult for me to say even a whole sentence. Now, have gone through those high-queality courses which keep helping me to level up, I am able to communicate with confidence and completed high academic assgnments. In addition, another benefit I got is that I used this program to waive my TOFEL grade for the graduate application.
Except the courses section, there are two more reasons for me to make the suggestion. First, the ELI office will organize many different kinds of extracurricular activities, such as visiting museum, tvolunteer projects,festival party and celebration, Broadway show and various sports games. These diverse activities gave me the chance to know more about American cultures, and assisted me to get used to NYC. Second, this program allows us to use those resources of Pace University for free, such as the library, the language lab and the writing center. (ps:writing center is one of my favorate. There are specialize professors and American students. They can help to edit our writing, improve the technical and ability of writing.
posted 10 years ago