English Language Institute

Our office will be operating remotely for the remainder of the fall semester. We continue to be available via email or for meetings through Webex, and this will continue to be the best way to reach us.

The University will be closed for the holiday break beginning Monday, December 21, 2020 and will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021.

Updated hours and locations for the spring semester will be posted in January.

We can be contacted at [email protected] and we are happy to schedule appointments for video calls through Webex with any of our staff members as needed.

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Our new, innovative programs connect the classroom to the real world, focusing on the English you will need to communicate effectively in academic, business, or personal settings. In our classes, we use up-to-date technology tools to talk about today’s news; help you write clear, organized emails and essays; and improve your comprehension of movies, conversations and lectures. Our methods – like our materials – are new and fresh, and will help you achieve your goals.

The Office of International Education fully supports and promotes the ongoing professional development of our faculty and staff in order to stay at the forefront of changing trends in the field of international education and the teaching of English as a second language.

Full-time students are eligible for I-20s. Our part-time program lets you choose one, two, or more classes per week. Our programs help you learn to communicate in the real world, whether your focus is on academic advancement, business success, or social situations.

The English Language Institute is dedicated to helping students after regular class times by offering many program extras, and our online application is available in multiple languages.

Come Join the English Language Institute

Location: Queens campus
Tuition: reasonably priced courses - $2052 for intensive, 7-week sessions
Approach: courses incorporate technology and focus on the English used in everyday life and in undergraduate and graduate programs
Conditional Admission to St. John's University: available for qualified students who complete our full-time program
Housing: modern dormitory and dining facilities available
Schedule: flexible, year-round programs. Full – or part-time enrollment available.
Au Pairs: each course qualifies for CEUs (continuing education units) towards your educational requirement

Program Extras

Free or low-cost excursions around NYC to see the sights and experience NYC culture and life
Free conversation partners who help students to improve their speaking and listening skills
Free student workshops on topics such as How to Write the College Application Essay, Tips for Summary Writing and The Art of Small Talk

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English	Español
日本語	한국어
繁體中文	简体中文
Português	Türkçe
Tiếng Việt	العربيـة
Français	Deutsch
Italiano	Bahasa Indonesia
ภาษาไทย	Pусский

Contact Information

Queens
718-990-6845
[email protected]

Additional Information

News Without Borders

Other Works

Poems
Watch a video on "Volunteering"
3015 Book: 2015 Fall 1 Effective Writing Level 5
“Buddha’s Birthday” by Libin Zhang
- Download the PowerPoint presentation and transcript

Our ESL courses reach beyond listening, speaking, reading and writing. They incorporate online activities, such as reading news articles, watching news reports, viewing YouTube and movie clips, writing e-mails and sharing opinions on a blog or social networking site.

Courses Include:

Critical Reading: Online News to Academic Texts
Effective Writing: Emails to Essays
Dynamic Listening: Social Interactions to Academic Lectures
Confident Speaking: Conversations to Presentations
Pronunciation: Making Yourself Understood

Full-time

5 courses (18 hours a week): $2052

Part-time Day Program

Any of the following courses (3 hours per week): $342
- Critical Reading: Online News to Academic Texts
- Dynamic Listening: Social Interactions to Academic Lectures
- Confident Speaking: Conversations to Presentations
- Pronunciation: Making Yourself Understood
Effective Writing: Emails to Essays (6 hours per week): $684

Additional Costs

University Registration Fee
Textbooks
St. John's Health Insurance (F-1 visa students only)

Au Pair Study Program

Each course in the Au Pair Study Program costs $342 and qualifies for CEUs (continuing education units)

Spring 1 2021	January 28-March 12
Spring 2 2021	March 17-May 5
Summer 1 2021	May 13-June 24
Summer 2 2021	June 30-August 12
Fall 1 2021	September 1-October 20
Fall 2 2021	October 25-December 16

The English Language Institute is a full-time, intensive English language program for international students who are preparing to apply to the University, but have not taken the TOEFL; or who have been conditionally admitted to the University, but have lower TOEFL scores than the University requires. Academically qualified students who have been conditionally admitted to the University and successfully complete the English Language Institute may begin the degree program of their choice.

To view a listing of degree programs offered at St. Johns University, click here.

To apply directly to a St. Johns University program, choose the appropriate application.

Please notify the Office of International Education if you intend to apply for Conditional Admission. Please contact our office if you need assistance with the Conditional Admission process.

Why study at St. John's University?

As a major university, we can provide:

A diverse student population
3 locations, including Manhattan
Flexible schedule

How much does it cost?

Au Pairs may take any course within our English Language Institute. Each 3-hour course costs $335 and qualifies for CEUs (continuing education units).