HC was founded in 1870. Currently, Hunter College enrolls 21,000 students. The College offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 different programs of study. 

The International English Language Institute is part of Hunter College of the City University of New York. It has offered courses in English as a Second Language since 1950. The IELI serves over 3,500 students per year, in courses ranging from beginner to Bridge-to-College.

Participants:

The International English Language Institute at Hunter College (IELI) offers a wide variety of English language courses and services. It offers classes in three unique programs:

Academic Skills Program. The Academic Skills Program's supportive and challenging environment provides intensive English instruction in the skills required for success in American college or graduate programs. This program is ideal for anyone whose goal is to apply to an English-language university. There are courses in the morning, afternoon, and in the evening. 
     - Morning. Students who would like to study in the morning, will be part of the full-time intensive program. In the full-time Academic program, students at the high-beginning through advanced levels take classes which focus on writing, reading, grammar and oral skills for a total of 18 Academic hours per week on 4 or 5 mornings. 
     - Afternoon. Students who would like to study in the afternoon, may choose from two different types of classes: full-time Academic program and the Advanced Workshops, students who have completed level 8 (the most advanced level in the regular academic program), or place high enough on the placement test, may take from one to three of the following workshops: Advanced Writing, Reading  and Grammar; Advanced Research and Library Skills; Advanced - Academic Speaking Skills. 
     - Evening program is designed for students who work during the day or who would prefer to take classes in the evening.  If you would like to study in the evening, you can choose to take full-time classes (18 Academic hours per week) or part-time classes (4.5 to 13.5 Academic hours per week). 

The Professional English Academy offers advanced level professional and business English courses for non-native English speakers. These Career-English courses are designed for professionals who are seeking to perfect and polish the English language skills they need at work.  The program focuses on four areas of language competency: speaking, writing, pronunciation, and a thorough review of the grammatical structures of English.  All courses meet during the evening from 6:15 to 8:15 pm, once a week from Monday through Thursday. The Professional English Academy is ideal for professionals with limited time who feel they can benefit from improving their accuracy and efficiency in communicating in English.

Multi-level English for Success Program is designed to develop and solidify the language skills you need socially, in the workplace, for study in the future, and in everyday situations common to life in New York City.The Program offers a flexible choice of times with classes in the mornings and on Saturdays. Students may choose from a variety of integrated-skills classes, grammar classes and communication workshops. These classes incorporate real-life topics relevant to students' lives and lively, dynamic and effective methods that help students explore the English language and become comfortable in expressing their ideas and opinions.

Private Lessons. In addition to all of our classes listed above, the IELI also offers one-on-one private lessons with our faculty members.  These lessons can be arranged either on-site at Hunter College, or at a location convenient for you.  
Tuition
Academic Skills Program. 8-week program
Day: 18 Academic hours - $1820
9 Academic hours - $915
Elective: 3 Academic hours - $305
Evening: Four classes - 8 Academic hours - $1820
Three classes - 3.5 Academic hours - $1365
Two classes - 9  Academic hours - $910
One class - 4.5 Academic hours - $455


Professional English Academy. 6 week program
One class - 2 hours - $ 250
Two classes - 4 hours - $ 500
Three classes - 6 hours - $ 750
Four classes - 8 hours - $1000

English For Success Program. 8-week program 
Morning – 9 Academic hours - $915
Saturday - 8-week program: Morning Integrated Skills Classes - 4 Academic hours - $400
Afternoon Elective Workshops - 3 Academic hours - $305         

4-Week Summer Program - 9 Academic hours - $460

Tutorials - Enrolled Students - 1 Academic hour per week for 7 weeks - $280
Non-enrolled students - 1 Academic hour per week for 7 weeks - $320