 How
do I apply to the English Language Institute? |
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May
I fax everything? |
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Is
there a deadline for applying to the ELI? |
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May
I study in the ELI if I have not finished high school? |
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How
long are the semesters? |
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How
long must I study English before I can enter the University? |
Will
successful completion of the ELI satisfy the English proficiency
requirement of the
 University
(Missouri State University)? |
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May
I take classes in the University while I am in the ELI? |
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How
much is the tuition? |
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What
other fees must I pay? |
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When
should I pay my fees? |
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Should
I live on campus in university housing? |
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How
do I know which level I will be in? |
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What
will my daily schedule be in the ELI? |
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How
much time should I allow for the I-20 to arrive? |
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When
do I need to arrive in Springfield? |
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How do I
apply to the English Language Institute?
You may apply online by clicking on the “Apply Online”
link,
completing the application, and sending it electronically. Or you may
fax the complete application to 417-836-4784.
In addition to the application, you must send an official letter from
your bank, stating that you have a minimum of $18,446 (US dollars) in an
account that is designated for your education. This amount is required
for a one-year ($7,274 for a semester) student visa for study in the English Language Institute.
If your spouse will accompany, please add an
additional $4000. If your child or children will accompany, each
dependent requires an additional $2000.
You must also send us a copy of your high school (secondary school) or
university transcripts.
You may pay the $100 application fee (which includes express mail fee to
send your I-20) by credit card or money order. If you pay by credit
card, please send us the following information: name of cardholder,
number on the card, date of expiration, verification number (a 3-digit number on
the back of your credit card where your signature is), and type of
credit card (Master Card, Visa, American Express). |
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May I fax
everything?
Yes, you may fax all of the required documents to 417-836-4784. |
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Is there
a deadline for applying to the ELI?
You should apply as early as possible in order to obtain your student
visa. There is no deadline by which you must apply, but we encourage you
to apply more than 60 days before the semester begins. |
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May I
study in the ELI if I have not finished high school?
You may study in the ELI, but you cannot be admitted to the university
until you finish high school or complete an equivalency exam (GED). |
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How long
are the semesters?
The ELI follows the university schedule of 16-week fall and spring
semesters and 8-week summer semesters. See English Language Institute
Calendar. |
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How long
must I study English before I can enter the University?
The length of time that our students stay in the ELI depends on several
factors, including the level of proficiency at which they begin the
program, how much English they speak outside of class, and how motivated
they are to improve their skills. Most students who come into the
program at an advanced level spend one semester in the ELI. Students who
test into the lower two levels should expect to spend one year in the
ELI. |
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Will
successful completion of the ELI satisfy the English proficiency
requirement of the University (Missouri State University)?
Yes. According to the Missouri State University Undergraduate Catalog,
"The English language requirement for admission to Missouri State
University will be met when the applicant has submitted proof of a Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). (See table below for scores
required.) The TOEFL requirement for all levels can also be met by
completing the Missouri State University English Language Institute, a
full time intensive English program."
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Test |
Minimum ScoreFor Undergraduates |
Minimum Score For Graduates |
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TOEFL-PBT (paper
based) |
500 or more |
550 or more |
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TOEFL-CBT (computer
based) |
173 or more |
213 or more |
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TOEFL-IBT (internet
based) |
61 or more |
79 or more |
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IELTS |
5.0 or more |
6.0 or more |
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MSU/ELI |
Completion Level 4 |
Completion Level 5 |
Source:
(MSU 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog, page 19)
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May I
take classes in the University while I am in the ELI?
When you complete part of the ELI, you may be
allowed to take credit courses on a conditional basis while you finish
the ELI program. |
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How much
is the tuition?
■ Fall or Spring semester ----- $3,200 |
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16 weeks) |
| ■ Summer ----- $1,900 |
| (25 hours per week,
8 weeks) |
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What
other fees must I pay?
All international students at Missouri State University are
automatically billed each semester for health insurance through the
university. The cost of the insurance is $932 per year ($466 for each
fall and spring semester and $187 for summer semester). This is
mandatory for all international students. |
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| ELI students must pay a $75 computer fee and a $25 activity fee
per semester in addition to tuition for a
variety of student activities during the semester. |
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| ELI students are required by Missouri State University
to pay a $45 health center fee each semester. There is no charge for
placement tests. There is an additional $50 fee
if you arrive after the date for placement tests at the beginning of the
semester. |
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When
should I pay my fees?
Tuition (instructional fee) and activity fees are due on the third day
of the ELI orientation. |
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Should I
live on campus in university housing?
We recommend that you live on campus, especially if you have an American
roommate. You will have many more opportunities to practice speaking
English, to build your vocabulary (including idioms), and to better
understand American culture. For more information about on-campus
housing, contact the Residence Life Director at
http://www.missouristate.edu/reslife |
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How do I
know which level I will be in?
You will be placed in the appropriate level after you have taken the
placement tests the week before classes begin. The tests include
listening comprehension, writing skills, grammar skills, reading
comprehension, and oral communication skills. |
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What
will my daily schedule be in the ELI?
Monday through Thursday, you will be in class from 9:00am till 3:00pm
(with an hour of lunch break) and Friday from 9:00am till 12:00pm. |
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How much
time should I allow for the I-20 to arrive?
Once we have received all of the necessary items (completed application,
passport copy, transcripts, financial documentation, and application fee), we will
admit you to the English Language Institute and issue your I-20 and
admission letter. The
admission process usually takes around a week to ten days. |
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When do
I need to arrive in Springfield?
You should plan to arrive ten days before the semester classes begin.
That will give you the opportunity to adjust to the time change before
you take your placement tests. If you arrive after the date the
placement tests are given, you will be assessed a $50 late arrival fee.
Please be aware that if you are staying in the MSU dorms, your room will
not be available until the weekend before classes begin and you will
need to make arrangements to stay with a friend or at a hotel until your
room becomes available. |
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