Adelphi English Language Institute

Adelphi International's Intensive English Program (IEP) helps you improve your English-language proficiency in writing, reading, speaking and listening to meet your academic, personal and professional goals. Our international students benefit from an immersive curriculum, expert instruction and a flexible start.

Mission

The Adelphi International English Language Institute provides rigorous, student-centered English language instruction that fully prepares international students to succeed in their university studies. It creates a welcoming environment for both learning and living in a new culture, where all feel safe and supported. The Adelphi International is dedicated to maintaining best practices in the field of TESOL instruction and building sustainable educational programs through regular review and improvement.

Learn more about Adelphi International English program offerings below.

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Adelphi International Extended Accelerator and Accelerated Accelerator integrate the IEP into their curriculum through an immersive 16-week study experience that combines language, culture and academics. Click here to learn more about our Accelerator programs.

Set the foundation for your academic study in the U.S. with this 16-week program

Program Details

Course Length
Program Duration
Program Curriculum
Progression Requirements
Progression Into
16 weeks
Varies based on students' English scores. Students could be required to take 1, 2, or 3 sessions of English before progressing into their Accelerator Program.
Planned – all courses exclusive to Accelerator students
Successful completion of the Academic English Program
Extended Accelerator Program or the Master's Accelerator Program

Entry Requirements 
Students who score at or below the scores listed below will be placed into Academic English. The number of semesters required will be determined based on their English proficiency.

Undergraduate

Anticipated Program Duration:
TOEFL iBT®
iTEP
IELTS™
GPA Requirement
Academic English 1 Term
50 – 59
2.5
4.5
2.5
Academic English 2 Terms
40 – 49
2.0
4.0
2.5
Academic English 3 Terms
39 or less
1.5 or less
3.5 or less
2.5

*All students will be tested upon arrival to confirm program duration.

Graduate
Anticipated Program Duration:
TOEFL iBT®
iTEP
IELTS™
GPA Requirement
Academic English 1 Term
60 – 67
3.0
5.0
2.5
Academic English 2 Terms
50 – 59
2.5
4.5
2.5
Academic English 3 Terms
49 or less
2.0 or less
4.0 or less
2.5

*All students will be tested upon arrival to confirm program duration.

General English is not part of an academic track. Students may enroll in General English courses to strengthen their English language skills for social and cultural settings.

Program Details

Program Length
Credits Earned Toward Degrees
Sample Coursework
8-week session
N/A
Presentation Skills
Trends in American Pop Culture
English Through Art
Conversation Skills and Techniques
English for Business

AELI ESL Courses & Achievement Scale

AELI Achievement Scale

Program
Level/Course Name(s)
CEFR Level
Master's Accelerator Program (MAP)
Advanced Composition
C1
Master's Accelerator Program (MAP)
Graduate Composition / Academic Communication
B2
Undergraduate Accelerator Program (UAP)
English for Academic Purposes ||
B2
Undergraduate Accelerator Program (UAP)
English for Academic Purposes |
B1
Academic English Program (AE)
Level 4
Applied Integrated Skills 4
B1/B1+
Academic English Program (AE)
Level 3
Applied Integrated Skills 3
A2+/B1
Academic English Program (AE)
Level 2
Applied Integrated Skills 2
A2
Academic English Program (AE)
Level 1
Applied Integrated Skills 1
A1

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Adelphi International English programs are available for both Undergraduate and Graduate level students. Visit the appropriate admissions page to learn more about how to apply.

CEA

The Adelphi University Adelphi English Language Institute (AELI) is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period April 2022 through April 2026 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S. For further information about this accreditation, please contact CEA, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400, www.cea-accredit.org.

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