A command of English is essential for success in U.S. universities and in today’s global economy. No other language unlocks so many doors and opens up so many possibilities. There are many ways to study English at Suffolk University Dakar. Our ELI is a comprehensive program designed to give you the essential language and academic skills required to succeed as university degree candidates. Small classes with highly qualified instructors ensure that students have the necessary attention and structure to prepare for degree-level studies.

The ELI program offers a range of language instruction for students, including:

• Daytime intensive classes for university students
• Evening classes for adults
• Corporate English classes, which can be conducted on campus or at your business location
• Private tutorials

The comprehensive ELI curriculum emphasizes not only conversational fluency, but specialized language skills essential for academic success:

• Academic reading and writing
• Critical thinking
• Lecture and note taking
• Research projects using Internet and library resources
• Cross-cultural awareness
• Language proficiency, grammar, and vocabulary
• Computer skills
• Public speaking and presentation skills

Requisite proficiency levels for admission to the following ELI courses:

Placement in Suffolk University undergraduate programs is based on your score on the TOEFL exam, which is used by all American universities to evaluate English competency. You may take this exam in person or over the Internet through Suffolk University. Suffolk University Suffolk University Dakar has facilities to test both over the Internet and it administers a paper-based test. To prepare for the exam, you may choose a TOEFL preparation class or customized private tutorials, both available in ELI. Highly experienced, qualified instructors lead small classes, giving you personal attention, along with exercises and practice to build your English skills.

To enter this program the ELI Department administers a low-cost placement test.

ELI Sessions

Courses are offered in successive nine-week intensive day and evening sessions whereas the TOEFL preparation class is 45 hours long.

Placement Test

The ELI Department administers low-cost placement tests on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 am. Test is 3000 CFA and no appointment is necessary.

Registration fees

An initial registration fee of 5 000 CFA is required from all new students.

Tuition Fees

• Intensive day classes : 200 000 CFA
• Evening classes: 100 000 CFA
• TOEFL Preparation: 70 000 CFA
• Special Advanced: 80 000 CFA
• Private tutorials 12 000- 15 000 CFA /hour
• Corporate courses: 15 000 CFA / hour

Calendar for the Summer and Fall, 2007 (other dates To Be Anounced)

For more information about the English Language for Internationals Program please contact:

Moussa Diouf	Ms Ize BA
Director ELI	Assistant Director
TEL 221 33 869 10 00 / 00 FAX 221 33 825 46 03 Email: mdiouf@suffolk.edu	TEL 221 33 869 10 00 / 00 FAX 221 33 825 46 03 Email: iba@suffolk.edu