Afternoon Electives

    Class Information

    ELI  20 hour elective classes are held once or twice a week in the afternoons after the intensive program classes have ended for the day.  These classes are not considered full-time and must be taken in conjunction with the intensive program for those students who enter on an F-1 Visa.  All other students may select one or more classes as desired.  All afternoon electives are run based on student registrations.  Minimum 6, maximum 16 students. There is an additional fee for these classes.

    Instructors

    Elective classes are taught by ELI program instructors and professionals from the university community.  ELI program instructors are degreed in English Language teaching or related fields.  They also have a minimum of five years experience in the classroom and have experience abroad.

    TOEFL Preparation Course

    20 class hours

    The course introduces students to the construction of the TOEFL test, the types of questions encountered, the most effective strategies for test-taking, and the most effective study methods.

    • Students get extensive practice in each aspect of the TOEFL test with explanation and correction.  Short practice-TOEFL tests are given on each section.
    • Test-taking strategies are demonstrated and practiced.
    • Students are provided with a personal study plan developed to resolve problem areas.
    • Students will take a preliminary practice TOEFL test at the beginning of the course and another at the end of the course to measure progress.  Past statistics show an average improvement of 50 points at the end of the course.
    • Students must have intermediate English skills or better to enter this class.

    TASP Preparation Course

    20 hours

    Texas colleges and universities require students to pass the TASP test before their junior year. Some schools place students according to TASP scores. This course helps students score well on the TASP when they are first required to take it (prior to their first year of university work).

    • Students get extensive practice on each part of the TASP test.
    • Test-taking strategies are demonstrated and practiced.
    • Students are provided with a personal study plan developed to resolve problem areas.
    • Students take the actual TASP test at the end of the course.
    • Students must have intermediate skills or better to enter this class.


    Tuition

    Class costs include instruction, textbooks, and materials.  ELI students receive a discount on the prices listed below.
     
    TOEFL Preparation Course $200.00
    TASP Preparation Course $200.00

    For registration dates, please see our student schedule.

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