The UNCP English Language Institute (ELI) provides intensive English language instruction, pre-academic training, and cultural orientation to international students preparing for university study in the United States. The ELI program also welcomes students who want to improve their English skills for personal or professional reasons. Students who do not meet UNCP's minimum English language requirement (68 on TOEFL iBT for undergraduate programs and 80 on TOEFL iBT for graduate programs) can apply to the ELI. Successful completion of the ELI program satisfies the language requirement for admission to UNCP. Students have to meet all other admission requirements in order to start their degree program. Some of the features of our ELI program are: - Small classes with individualized attention - Highly-trained, caring teachers who provide instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening, TOEFL preparation and American culture/college life - 20 hours of intensive instruction per week - Cultural events and trips - Full access to UNC Pembroke facilities (gym, library, computer labs, dining hall, etc.) - Safest campus in the UNC system - Day trips to the beach or the mountains - Beautiful, small town setting in sunny, warm Southeastern North Carolina. - Less than 2 hours from Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Wilmington and Myrtle Beach. Located in southeastern North Carolina, UNCP offers 41 undergraduate and 17 graduate programs as well as a variety of “pathways to success” at one of the most diverse campuses in the South. UNCP’s personalized approach to education means each student is an individual and thrives in a warm and welcoming community. Wherever you want to go, whatever you choose to do, UNC Pembroke will help you get there from here. Take a virtual tour of UNCP campus here: uncp.edu/#virtualtour UNCP Quick Facts: - 295 full-time faculty - 6,441 students (undergraduate: 5,680; graduate: 761) - Minority enrollment 62% - 64 international students representing 20 countries - 41 undergraduate programs, - 18 graduate programs - Student-faculty ratio:  16:1 - Average class size of 20 - 90% graduates employed or attending grad school in 12 months - 90+ student clubs and organizations