| Programs The International English Language Institute at Hunter College (IELI) offers a wide variety of English language courses and services. We offer classes in three unique programs: The Academic Skills Program, The Professional English Academy and the English for Success Program. We can provide students with everything from intensive academic English classes, to part-time communicative skills classes, to one-on-one professional English lessons. Take a look at the summary of our programs below to see which program best meets your needs. If you don't find what you are looking for, feel free to contact us for more information.
I. Academic Skills Program
The Academic Skills Program's supportive and challenging environment provides intensive English instruction in the skills required for success in American college or graduate programs. This program is ideal for anyone whose goal is to apply to an English-language university. We offer courses in the morning, afternoon, and in the evening .
Morning
If you would like to study in the morning, you will be part of our full-time intensive program:
In the full-time Academic program, students at the high-beginning through advanced levels take classes which focus on writing, reading, grammar and oral skills for a total of 18 Academic hours per week on 4 or 5 mornings. (Note: students may have to attend 1 afternoon elective class per week.)
To see more information on Morning classes click here
Afternoon
If you would like to study in the afternoon, you may choose from two different types of classes:
In the full-time Academic program, students at the intermediate through advanced levels take classes which focus on writing, reading, grammar and oral skills for a total of 18 Academic hours per week on 4 or 5 afternoons. (Note: students may have to attend 1 morning elective class per week.)
In the Advanced Workshops, students who have completed level 8 (the most advanced level in the regular academic program), or place high enough on the placement test, may take from one to three of the following workshops:
1. Advanced Writing, Reading and Grammar
2. Advanced Research and Library Skills
3. Advanced Academic Speaking Skills
To see more information on Afternoon classes click here
Evening
Our Evening program is designed for students who work during the day or who would prefer to take classes in the evening. If you would like to study in the evening, you can choose to take full-time classes (18 Academic hours per week) or part-time classes (4.5 to 13.5 Academic hours per week):
In the full-time Academic Skills Program, students at the Intermediate through Advanced levels take four classes which focus on writing, reading/vocabulary/test-taking skills, grammar and communication skills for a total of 18 Academic hours per week on 4 evenings.
In the part-time Academic Skills program, students can choose which classes they would like to take and can register for one to three classes on two to four evenings per week.
A TOEFL Preparation class is also available as part of both the full-time and part-time evening programs.
To see more information on Evening classes click here
II. Professional English Academy
The Professional English Academy offers advanced level professional and business English courses for non-native English speakers.
These Career-English courses are designed for professionals who are seeking to perfect and polish the English language skills they need at work. The program focuses on four areas of language competency: speaking, writing, pronunciation, and a thorough review of the grammatical structures of English. All courses meet during the evening from 6:15 to 8:15 pm, once a week from Monday through Thursday.
The Professional English Academy is ideal for professionals with limited time who feel they can benefit from improving their accuracy and efficiency in communicating in English.
Placement testing: No placement test is required, but students are expected to be at an advanced level of proficiency.
To see more information on Professional English Academy Classes click here.
III. English for Success Program
Our new multi-level English for Success Program is designed to develop and solidify the language skills you need socially, in the workplace, for study in the future, and in everyday situations common to life in New York City.
The English for Success Program offers a flexible choice of times with classes in the mornings, evenings and on Saturdays as well as a special 4-week intensive program in July. Students may choose from a variety of integrated-skills classes, grammar classes and communication workshops. These classes incorporate real-life topics relevant to students' lives and lively, dynamic and effective methods that help students explore the English language and become comfortable in expressing their ideas and opinions.
Morning Program
Students who would like to study in the morning, may take a 9-Academic hour communication skills class:
In the part-time Communication Skills program, students at the Intermediate through Advanced levels focus on listening, conversation and reading with some non-academic writing and grammar. There is also an emphasis on vocabulary development. The classes include fieldtrips to interesting places in NYC. These classes meet 3 mornings per week for a total of 9 Academic hours.
To see more information on Morning classes click here
Evening Program
Students at the Beginner through Advanced levels who would like to study in the evening, may take courses with a flexible choice of times. They may choose from a variety of integrated-skills classes, grammar classes and communication workshops. Students may take classes for as little as 3 Academic hours or as much as 18 Academic hours per week.
The content of each class uses real-life topics relevant to students' lives and lively, dynamic and effective methods that help students explore the English language and become comfortable in expressing their ideas and opinions.
To see more information on Evening classes click here
Saturday Program
Our Saturday program is designed for students who would like to improve their English in all areas, but who do not have enough time to study during the week.
If you would like to study on Saturday, you may choose to take either one or both of the following classes:
1. Integrated Skills (Beginner through Advanced Levels) –
Mornings
2. Elective Workshops (Beginner through Advanced
Levels) –
Afternoons
To see more information on Saturday classes click here
IV. Private Lessons
In addition to all of our classes listed above, the IELI also offers one-on-one private lessons with our faculty members. These lessons can be arranged either on-site at Hunter College, or at a location convenient for you.
To see more information on Private Lessons click here | 
