Overview

The English Language Program (ELP) is a CEA-accredited academic, intensive English program that helps international students to develop the English language skills needed to succeed in university studies at Purdue University Northwest or other English-speaking universities. Located in northwest Indiana, Hammond is only 25 miles from Chicago. This allows ELP students to enjoy the benefits of Chicago, the third largest city in the United States.

Program Highlights

• Four levels: Foundations, Low-Intermediate, High-Intermediate, and Advanced
• Courses include academic reading, writing, and listening/speaking courses, as well as elective courses, such as TOEFL preparation, Introduction to American Film, Study Skills, American Culture, and Business Communication ( see Course List)
• A year-round intensive program:
  • 15-week semesters with 21 hours of instruction per week
  • 4-week Maymester session with 24 hours of instruction per week
  • 8-week summer session with 24 hours of instruction per week
• No TOEFL or IELTS required for undergraduate admission upon completing Level 4 of ELP
• No TOEFL or IELTS required for graduate admission upon completing level 4 of ELP and passing the ELP Graduate Exit Test
• Possibility of taking credit courses while still taking ELP courses
• Experienced instructors with extensive teaching experience and master’s degrees in TESOL or linguistics
• American native-speaking student-mentors who work with ELP students in and out of the classroom
• Weekly cultural and educational field trips to museums and other destinations
• One–on–one tutoring provided by ELP instructors