Hunter College, The City University of New York International English Language Institute (IELI) [New York, NY] 8 Week Academic Skills Program LOCATION 40 minutes from John F. Kennedy International Airport by car. HIGHLIGHTS Students who complete the advanced level may apply for undergraduate admission to a CUNY school without the TOEFL. Study among a cultural, ethnic, and racially diverse student body at one of the oldest public colleges in the U.S. Experience living in New York City, a world-class city known as the capital of the world. DATA Type : Public Establishment : 1950 Membership/Accreditation : UCIEP, AAIEP Enrollment : 600 Average Class Size : 16 Student Adviser : Yes Airport Pickup: No Internet Access : Yes Tuition : Low Activities : Occasionally Location : Urban Transportation : Bus, Taxi, Subway CONTACT INFORMATION International English Language Institute Hunter College of the City University of New York 695 Park Avenue, 10 East New York, NY, 10065 ,  TEL: +1 212 772-4292 FAX: +1 212 772-5722 E-mail: ieli@hunter.cuny.edu View Course & Apply Online 8 Week Academic Skills Program The International English Language Institute's offers five 8-week sessions throughout the year. Students receive 18 hours of in-class instruction per week, including computer laboratory instruction. The Program offers 9 levels of English classes, from basic to advanced. Upon their arrival at the IELI, students are required to take the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) and a writing test to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. Students can use their TOEIC scores for placement at the IELI if they took the test within the last ten months and bring an official copy of their scores to registration. The basic curriculum is designed to develop students' skills in the areas of reading, writing, and grammar. Beginning-level students in levels 2 or 3 also attend a listening and conversation class. Students in levels 4 and above choose from a wide variety of elective classes to study topics including TOEFL Listening and Grammar, English through Film or Video, English through Art, Advanced Presentation Skills, and Accent Correction. Elective courses are a program requirement. Students at the most advanced levels are prepared for university-level proficiency examinations or may take a topic-based class that studies American theater or current events. Students who complete the advanced level may apply for undergraduate admission to a CUNY school without taking the TOEFL, provided they meet all other university requirements. Small, interactive classes are emphasized. Class sizes range from 12 to 22 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction. CLASS SIZE 12-22 students CLASS LEVELS 9 levels COURSE LENGTH 8 weeks MINIMUM AGE 18 yrs. old REQUIREMENT High school diploma VISA INFORMATION I-20 issued upon request HOUSING N/A DATES   2008   2009 9/02 - 10/22 (8w) 1/26 - 3/20 (8w) 10/27 - 12/19 (8w) 3/30 - 5/22 (8w) 6/08 - 7/30 (8w) APPLICATION FEE US$ 50 (see REMARKS) TUITION FEE 2008 8 WEEKS US$ 1,820 HOUSING PLACEMENT FEE N/A HOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 8 WEEKS N/A N/A N/A OTHERS Airport Pickup Service N/A Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice. Application fee is non-refundable and excludes the I-20 processing fee and the placement test fee.