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40 minutes from John F. Kennedy International Airport by car. |
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Students who complete the advanced level may apply for undergraduate admission to a CUNY school without the TOEFL.
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Study among a cultural, ethnic, and racially diverse student body at one of the oldest public colleges in the U.S.
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Experience living in New York City, a world-class city known as the capital of the world.
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Type
: Public
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Establishment
: 1950
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Membership/Accreditation : UCIEP, AAIEP
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Enrollment
: 600
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Average Class Size
: 16
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Student Adviser
: Yes
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Airport Pickup: No
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Internet Access
: Yes
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Tuition
: Low
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Activities
: Occasionally
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Location
: Urban
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Transportation
: Bus, Taxi, Subway
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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International English Language Institute
Hunter College of the City University of New York
695 Park Avenue, 10 East
New York, NY, 10065
, U.S.A.
TEL: +1 212 772-4292
FAX: +1 212 772-5722
E-mail: ieli@hunter.cuny.edu
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View Course Information & Apply Online
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: About the ESL Program |
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The International English Language Institute (IELI) was established in 1950 to provide students with outstanding English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction and orientation to life in the United States. IELI students increase their fluency, accuracy, and confidence in English while actively learning and developing the language and study skills needed to succeed at American colleges or universities, to excel in their professional careers, or for their personal enrichment. The IELI curriculum incorporates classroom instruction with multimedia and computer laboratory work, along with all of New York City's cultural resources. IELI students have access to Hunter College's campus facilities including the Hunter College cafeteria and library, the swimming pool, and the Reading and Writing Centers. The IELI is a proud member of UCIEP, a U.S. consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs known for its high professional standards and quality English language instruction.
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Student Countries of Origin |
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The IELI hosts students from 70 different nations around the world every year. Recently, students have come to the IELI from Asia (40%), Latin America (25%), Europe (15%), the Middle East (5%), and Africa (1%).
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Faculty Qualifications |
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| IELI instructors are talented, highly-qualified professionals. Each instructor holds at least a Master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language (TESOL) or in related fields. IELI instructors have extensive experience teaching university-level intensive English programs both in the United States, and abroad. As a result of their experience, IELI instructors are sensitive to the needs of their students and offer assistance in helping them adapt to the American culture. |
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| While attending the IELI, students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. The IELI does not have student dormitories or an American host family service. Students are advised to make their housing arrangements prior to their arrival to the United States. The IELI may recommend private off-campus apartments; however it is the students' responsibility to make their own arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly. |
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| Hunter College is located in electric New York City, the center of cultural diversity, art, world-class entertainment and finance and one of the most magnificent cities in the world. The Hunter campus is conveniently located in the Upper East Side neighborhood and is within easy walking distance from some of the world's finest museums, concert halls, libraries, cultural centers and shopping. Home to more than 8 million people and over 100 different nationalities, there is something for everyone in the city. Despite New York's size, the city's public transportation system, including buses, subways and trains, can take you to any destination in the city. While exploring New York, don't forget to see a Broadway musical show, visit the world-famous Statue of Liberty, take pictures atop the Empire State Building, watch a performance at the Metropolitan Opera, tour the United Nations, take a walk through Central Park, or view priceless art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art ("the Met"). Sports enthusiasts can watch either the Yankees or the Mets play baseball, enjoy a New York Jets or New York Giants football game, choose between the Rangers or Islanders to watch hockey, or take in a Knicks basketball game. With an endless supply of restaurants, food enthusiasts can sample anything from authentic feasts in bustling Chinatown and fantastic Indian curry in Midtown to classic hot dogs from sidewalk vendors and down-home Italian food in Little Italy. Bookshops, food, theater, shopping: what ever you do or wherever you go in New York, the city provides an exhilarating experience. |
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About the College/University |
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| Founded in 1870 by Thomas Hunter, an Irish immigrant and social reformer, Hunter College was originally established as a teacher-training school for young women. Today, Hunter is a coeducational, fully accredited college with a distinguished reputation for the liberal arts and sciences; it also has professional schools in the areas of education, health sciences, nursing and social work. In fact, Hunter's School of Social Work consistently ranks among the top 10 schools in the nation (U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Graduate Schools"). As one of the largest colleges in the City University of New York (CUNY) and as one of the oldest public colleges in the country, Hunter is home to more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students speaking over 100 different languages and from more than 140 nations. The student body at Hunter is a clear reflection of the cultural, ethnic, and racial diversity of New York City, and its surrounding urban environment. While teaching and research are Hunter's primary mission, community service also plays an essential role for the College. Hunter faculty members seek new ways to acquire knowledge and to design programs to address the countless cultural, social, and political needs of both New York City and the world. |
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