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English Institute

The English Institute for International Students (EIIS) is an academically-oriented, intensive English progam for university-bound students and those who simply desire to improve their English language skills. The program provides international students with English training that will allow them to perform at a level comparable with their American counterparts. EIIS is part of The University of Tulsa. All applicants must be secondary school graduates.

You may contact the English Institute at 918-631-2535.

Program Organization

EIIS is organized into five levels of study: Basic, Intermediate I and II, and Advanced I and II. Entering students are placed in the appropriate level based on the results of a placement test developed specifically for this purpose. Tests are given at the conclusion of each level to assist in measuring language skill progress and proficiency.

Classes meet Monday through Friday each week, and daily classes include instruction in the functional areas of reading, writing, oral skills, grammar, vocabulary, and listening. Computer-assisted instruction is used extensively throughout the curriculum. In addition to regular classes, students have access to an on-campus language laboratory where they can practice listening and pronunciation and work on computerized grammar and vocabulary programs.

Upon completion of EIIS, students who have admission to The University of Tulsa can fulfill the university language proficiency requirement by passing a proficiency test developed for this purpose. Students in level five may enroll in one university class while studying at EIIS only if they have University admission and receive a recommendation from the Assistant Dean of International Students to do so.

Admission

In order to be considered for admission to EIIS, students must submit the following information:

A properly completed application for international students.
A $50 application fee (non-refundable). Submit a check or money order payable to "The University of Tulsa."
Proof of completion of a secondary school program with transcripts.
A properly completed and certified Confirmation of Financial Resources form. The form follows the online application.
A copy of your passport.

Accurate submission of all the above materials is essential to enable our office to process your application in a timely manner.

Session Schedule

EIIS offers eight-week sessions throughout the school year. The dates for each session are as follows:

The English Institute for International Students
2012-2013 Academic Calendar

Fall 2012		Spring 2013
August 16	Institutional TOEFL	January 10	Institutional TOEFL
August 17	Placement Exam	January 11	Placement Exam
August 20 - October 11	Classes	Jauary 14 - March 7	Classes
October 12	Placement Exam	March 8	Placement Exam
October 15 - December 13	Classes	March 11 - May 9	Classes
May 24	Placement Exam
May 28-July 18	Classes

The English Institute for International Students
2011-2012 Academic Calendar

Fall 2011		Spring 2012
August 18	Institutional TOEFL	January 5	Institutional TOEFL
August 19	Placement Exam	January 6	Placement Exam
August 22 - October 13	Classes	Jauary 9 - March 1	Classes
October 14	Placement Exam	March 2	Placement Exam
October 17 - December 15	Classes	March 6 - May 3	Classes
May 21	Placement Exam
May 21 - July 13	Classes

Costs

Estimated costs for one session or a full academic year consisting of five sessions (11 months) are as follows:

TUITION AND FEES	PER SESSION	PER YEAR
Tuition	$2,350	$11,750
International fee	$75	$375
Health insurance*	$205	$1025
Total tuition and fees	$2,630	$13,150
LIVING EXPENSES	PER SESSION	PER YEAR
Books	$320	$1,600
Housing*	$1,381	$6,905
Food**	$1,103	$5,515
Personal expenses	$300	$1,500
Total living expenses	$3,104	$15,520
TOTAL TUITION, FEES, & LIVING EXPENSES	$5,734	$28,670

Estimated expenses are in U.S. dollars.

* English Institute students must provide proof of private health insurance or purchase the 8 week Bollinger Health Insurance plan provided by the University of Tulsa. Students should understand that the Bollinger plan is valid only for the 8 weeks of the session they are currently enrolled in.

* Cost is based on a double room in William F. Fisher - Cost is per student

** Cost is based on a university meal plan with 19 meals per week without transferability

Students who will bring a spouse and children with them to the U.S. must provide the following information for each person so we may include them on your immigration document:

Full name
Relationship
Date and Country of Birth

Bank Verification of Financial Resources

The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service requires that you file a statement with the university that shows adequate financial support for your education. If you are sponsored by a government or agency, such sponsors must provide an official letter with an original signature and a current date clearly indicating that financial support will cover all university costs and personal living expenses. If such sponsorship does not cover all costs, additional evidence of funding for uncovered expenses is required. If your spouse and children will accompany you, the sponsorship letter should also mention coverage for you dependents. If the sponsorship does not include your dependents, then you should provide evidence of sufficient financial means of support by submitting a letter from the sponsor's bank.

Students who are not sponsored by a government or agency must complete The University of Tulsa's Confirmation of Financial Resources form, which follows this application.