Offered during Yale Summer Session B, our non-credit summer certificate programs offer international students the opportunity to come to Yale's historic campus and take courses to improve their English and to develop skills that will help them with their academic or professional careers.
Students in the certificate programs may live in one of Yale's residential colleges with other summer students, and have a full residential program with a residential counselor, activities, and access to Yale's libraries and gym. We offer trips to New York City to see Broadway plays, a baseball game, or take in the sites. There are trips to local attractions such as amusement parks, beaches, and shopping outlets. There are also on-campus activities, such as Yale faculty lectures, sports, game nights, and much more! Visit the Student Life page for more information on what it's like to live at Yale in the summer!
The Summer Certificate Programs for international students are the programs formally offered under the English Language Institute.
Note: Proof of English proficiency is not required for the certificate programs. Students in the Law, Business and TEFL seminars are expected to have strong English skills.
