- The University of South Alabama is dedicated in purpose to the creation of an environment of intellectual excitement and an educational climate that will stimulate both faculty and students. - ELC students who complete level 5 can be recommended for admission to the University of South Alabama without TOEFL orIELTS - The program is designed for students who wish to gain English in a short amount of time with maximum profits.
National Mix
Nationalities of students include Asian, South American,European and other countries. The percentage may vary each month.
Conditional Admission
Students can apply for Conditional Admission of University of Southern Alabama if they completed all 5 levels of the Intensive English Program.
English Language Center About the
The English Language Center (ELC) of the University of South Alabama offers intensive English language instruction and cultural orientation to international students who are preparing to study at a U.S. University or who simply wish to improve their English. The University of South Alabama is dedicated in purpose to the creation of an environment of intellectual excitement and an educational climate that will stimulate both faculty and students. A forum of free thought and discussion is provided which is intended to help develop an independent spirit undergirded by the moral and ethical values essential for effective participation in a free society. .
University of South Alabama About the
The University of South Alabama, the only major public institution of higher learning on the upper Gulf Coast, was created by act of the Alabama State Legislature in May, 1963. With Alabama's two older universities more than 200 miles distant, the University is strategically located in the greater Mobilearea, which has a population of more than a million within a 100-mile radius. The University of South Alabama was opened in June, 1964. Its establishment continues an early progressive tradition of education in south Alabama. A number of private schools, elementary and secondary, supplement the public schools in the area. Two church-related colleges are located in Mobile; the first, Spring Hill College, was founded in 1830; the other, Mobile College, (now University of Mobile) opened in 1963. The growth of these four-year institutions and the addition of several junior colleges in south Alabama increase the opportunities for higher education in the upper Gulf region. The establishment of the University of South Alabama was highly significant in meeting the needs of the increasing numbers of high school graduates of the region. The University is confident that the growth can keep pace with the needs of the expanding population in the area and, at the same time, serve students from other states and other countries.
Instruction is offered each term on the Foundation level (for low beginners) and levels 1-5. Courses are given in the basic skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and composition. Special elective courses are also offered: Vocabulary, Idioms, TOEFL Preparation, Pronunciation, American Culture, Intensive Reading, Advanced Listening Comprehension, and Academic Speaking. Instruction is supplemented with instructional software, videos, and computer lab assignments. ELC students find many opportunities to practice speaking English through the Conversation Partner program.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
ELC students who complete level 5 can be recommended for admission to the University of South Alabama without TOEFL orIELTS if they complete the Level five with a GPA of 80% or better, ACT Compass average of 85 or better or Accelerated Reader level of 6.0.
Curriculum :
The program is designed for students who wish to gain English in a short amount of time with maximum profits. The program is divided to six levels of instruction with 10 to 15 students in each class. The course focuses on Vocabulary, TOEFL prep, Listening Comprehension, Intensive Reading and much more including elective courses.
Classroom Hour :
20 hours of instruction per week. Course schedule may vary for each level.
Instruction is offered each term on the Foundation level (for low beginners) and levels 1-5. Courses are given in the basic skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and composition. Special elective courses are also offered: Vocabulary, Idioms, TOEFL Preparation, Pronunciation, American Culture, Intensive Reading, Advanced Listening Comprehension, and Academic Speaking. Instruction is supplemented with instructional software, videos, and computer lab assignments. ELC students find many opportunities to practice speaking English through the Conversation Partner program.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
ELC students who complete level 5 can be recommended for admission to the University of South Alabama without TOEFL orIELTS if they complete the Level five with a GPA of 80% or better, ACT Compass average of 85 or better or Accelerated Reader level of 6.0.
Curriculum :
The program is designed for students who wish to gain English in a short amount of time with maximum profits. The program is divided to six levels of instruction with 10 to 15 students in each class. The course focuses on Vocabulary, TOEFL prep, Listening Comprehension, Intensive Reading and much more including elective courses.
Classroom Hour :
20 hours of instruction per week. Course schedule may vary for each level.
Course Information
Class size
15 Students
Schedule
8, 16, 24, 32 Weeks
Course Level
5 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
17
Accommodation
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
On campus
It’s fine to wait until students arrive to school to get a room. Although it’s possible to pay a deposit and reserve a room, it is not necessary. After students reserve a room, they are obligated to live in campus housing for both the fall and spring semesters.
Off campus
It is OK to live off campus in a private apartment or with friends, but if they do, students need to have a car or live close to the university. Public transportation in Mobile is unfortunately not very good and one cannot depend on it to go to class. If transportation will be a problem, students should live in a dormitory on campus.
Surrounding Area
The English Language Center is located on the campus of the University of South Alabama in the western area of Mobile, Alabama. The Campus covers 1,200 acres, much of it forested. One of the oldest cities in the United States, greater Mobile has a population of 500,000 and is well known for its trees, gardens and historic architecture. The annual Mardi Gras (carnival) celebration in February and March draws thousands of visitors from other states to see three weeks of parades and festivities. Fishing, boating, and water sports are popular weekend activities.
The climate is subtropical, with mild winters and an average temperature of 68 degrees F. Mobile is an important port city and offers easy access to Gulf Coast beaches in Alabama and Florida. It is a 2-hour drive to the famous touristic city of New Orleans, Louisiana, which is known for its food, music and historic neighborhoods, and 45 minutes to Pensacola, Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico.
Facilities
computer lab, health center, library, student union, recreation center, dining commons
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