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Graduates of the Yale English Learning Institute show off their well-deserved certificates of completion.

The English Language Institute at Yale Summer Session

Offered during Yale Summer Session B, the English Language Institute (ELI) gives you an immersive learning experience on Yale’s historic campus. You’ll strengthen your English language skills while developing academic and professional competencies alongside a global community of students.

You’ll live in Yale’s residential colleges, take part in faculty-led lectures and campus events, and enjoy a full social program that includes local excursions and trips beyond New Haven. 

Students who successfully complete the program receive a Certificate of Participation, along with valuable skills, connections, and insight into American academic and cultural life.

[point] 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.

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The Business Seminar equips you with the practical skills, global perspective, and business foundations you need to thrive in your career or succeed in graduate business studies. Gain real-world insights, sharpen your communication and critical thinking, and build connections that open doors.

The Intensive English Program is designed for international college students who want to strengthen their academic English and build confidence in a university setting. Join a diverse, supportive community and develop the language skills you need to succeed in your studies and beyond.

The Law Seminar offers an intensive introduction to the American legal system, designed for students and professionals preparing for U.S. law school, an LL.M. program, or a career in international law. Build a strong foundation in legal principles, sharpen your legal English, and gain the insights needed to navigate law in a global context.

The Postgraduate Seminar is designed for international students preparing for or currently enrolled in U.S. graduate programs, as well as current graduate students exploring postdoctoral or career pathways in the United States. It also serves students and professionals seeking to strengthen their academic English and critical thinking skills to meet the demands of advanced coursework.

This five-week program is designed for international high school students with strong English skills who are preparing to study at a U.S. university and want to build the confidence, language abilities, and cultural understanding needed for college success.

Yale Summer Session 2026

Applications are Open