Since 1964, the English Language Institute (ELI) at the University of Pittsburgh has been teaching English as a second language (ESL) courses for international students who... • are planning to attend universities and colleges in North America • wish to improve their general ability in English • are already academically admitted to the University of Pittsburgh and need some additional development of their language skills The ELI has a variety of programs, including: • Intensive English Program (20 hours a week; part-time study available for anyone not on a student visa) • Multi-skill Evening Course (available for part-time students) • Short special classes: English Pronunciation for Clear Communication Mini-class, Advanced Vocabulary and Discussion Mini-class, TOEFL Preparation Class, IELTS Preparation • Short summer programs: Professional and Academic English Program, English as a Foreign Language Program for International Teachers, Summer Language and Culture Program The University of Pittsburgh is consistently ranked among the top universities in the US and the world: • #19 among top public universities in the US (US News 2013) • #8 among top public research universities in the US (Top American Research Universities: Annual Report 2011) • Best Value College for 2013 – Public (Princeton Review 2013, 2012, 2011) • #76 among top world universities (Times Higher Education 2013) • Highly ranked programs in the School of Engineering, School of Medicine, School of Education, and many others! The city is our campus! The city of Pittsburgh has all of the advantages of a big city, and the friendliness of a small town: • #1 Most Livable City in the US based on safety, employment rates, income growth, cost of living, and cultural and artistic opportunities (Forbes.com 2010 and The Economist of London 2011) • #1 City to Relocate To (Sterling’s 2012) • Among the Top 3 Most Secure Place to Live in the US (large metropolitan area)(Farmers Insurance Group 2012) • Important arts and cultural center, including symphony, theater, museums, sports and recreation • Home to a number of Fortune 500 companies and and world-famous medical centers • The only city in the world with a Research & Development Center for Apple, Google, Microsoft, Intel and Disney • Pittsburgh population: 300,000 city, 2.5 million greater metropolitan area • Close enough for weekend visits to New York City, Niagara Falls, Washington DC, Chicago, Philadelphia and Atlantic City