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English Institute

The English Institute for International Students (EIIS) offers intensive courses in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding the English language. Five eight-week courses are offered each year. The primary objective of the institute is to provide international students with a sufficient command of English to function on a level comparable to their American classmates and to provide intensive language training to those who wish to improve their English. All applicants must be secondary school graduates. Admission to the EIIS in no way guarantees admission to The University of Tulsa.

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. University-admitted students in level five may enroll in one university class while studying at EIIS.

Admission

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

A properly completed application for international students.
A $25 application fee (non-refundable). Submit a check or money order payable to "The University of Tulsa."
Proof of completion of a secondary school program.
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
2009-2010 Academic Calendar

2009 Summer Session		2009 Fall I Session
May 15, 2009	Placement Exam	August 20, 2009	Institutional TOEFL
May 18, 2009	Classes Begin	August 21, 2009	Placement Exam
July 9, 2009	Final Exams	August 24, 2009	Classes Begin
		October 15, 2009	Final Exams

2009 Fall II Session		2010 Spring I Session
October 16, 2009	Placement Exam	January 7, 2010	Institutional TOEFL
October 19, 2009	Classes Begin	January 8, 2010	Placement Exam
November 23-27, 2009	Thanksgiving Break	January 11, 2010	Classes Begin
December 17, 2009	Final Exams	March 4, 2010	Final Exams

2010 Spring II Session		2010 Summer Session
March 5, 2010	Placement Exam	May 14, 2010	Placement Exam
March 8, 2010	Classes Begin	May 17, 2010	Classes Begin
March 15-19, 2010	Spring Break	July 8, 2010	Final Exams
May 6, 2010	Final Exams

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	$2,131	$10,655
International fee	$50	$250
Health insurance	$195	$975
Total tuition and fees	$2,376	$11,880

LIVING EXPENSES	PER SESSION	PER YEAR
Books	$300	$1,500
Housing	$1,206	$6,030
Food	$955	$4,775
Personal expenses	$300	$1,500
Total living expenses	$2,761	$13,805

TOTAL TUITION, FEES, & LIVING EXPENSES	$5,137	$25,685

Housing estimates based on double room occupancy in on-campus residence hall.
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.