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The English Language Institute at Yale Summer Session

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The English Language Institute at Yale Summer Session

The information on this page pertains to Yale Summer Session's 2024 programming. Details for 2025 will be available by mid-January 2025. The information provided below is for historical reference to assist with your planning.

Offered during Yale Summer Session B, the English Language Institute's non-credit summer 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 ELI 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 to 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!

Successful students who participate in the ELI programs will earn a Certificate of Participation at the end of the program.

Our application for Summer 2024 courses and programs is now closed. The 2025 application will open in mid-January 2025.

Note: Proof of English proficiency is not required for the ELI programs. Students in the Law and Business Seminars are expected to have strong English language skills.

The English Language Institute Programs offered in Summer 2024:

English Language Institute

Date: Program Runs: July 1 - August 2, 2024

Apply By: May 6, 2024

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Intensive English Program

The Intensive English Program is designed for college students who want to improve their English for academic purposes. This program will help you develop the skills, fluency, and confidence you need to communicate effectively in English.
 
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Postgraduate Seminar

The Postgraduate Seminar is for students who are attending or planning to attend graduate school in the U.S., or for mature students who want to study graduate-level English and communication in a serious academic setting.
 
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Law Seminar

The Law Seminar is a legal English program designed for both future LLM students and current legal practitioners. Courses focus on giving you the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in an English-speaking legal environment.
 
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Business Seminar

The Business Seminar will develop your professional communication skills in English, enhance your cross-cultural interactions, and build your knowledge about current issues in global business.
 
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University Preparation for International High School Students

This program is for international high school students with strong English skills who want to prepare for undergraduate study at an American university.
 
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