

About English Language Institute - University of Pittsburgh
Visit Official WebsiteThe English Language Institute (ELI) at the University of Pittsburgh is an intensive English language and academic preparation unit situated within the Department of Linguistics, Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1964, the ELI is one of the oldest and most prestigious intensive English programs in the United States, having educated thousands of international students, scholars, and professionals from more than 130 countries. Accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) and holding active institutional memberships in UCIEP and EnglishUSA, the ELI provides comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, International Teaching Assistant (ITA) training, teacher development, and cultural immersion. Headquartered within the iconic 42-story Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburgh's vibrant Oakland academic and cultural district, ELI students are fully integrated into campus life—holding official Pitt student identification cards and enjoying unrestricted access to university libraries, computing clusters, recreation and fitness centers, health services, and vibrant campus traditions.
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