Important Information for Au Pairs

Welcome to Manhattanville College's English Language Institute. At the English Language Institute, we offer both general and Intensive courses which meet the educational requirements of Au pairs with J1 VISA's.

ELI programs are currently divided into Intensive and General Classes.

Intensive classes compared to General classes:

The Intensive English Program (IEP) is academically oriented, offering multiple proficiency levels for each course as determined by an assessment administered at the ELI.  The maximum number of students in a class is smaller, quizzes & exams are routine, homework is assigned, and letter grades are given.

The General program courses (all non IEP courses) are offered for a specific level of proficiency noted under each course description. Students are encouraged to take the Placement Test in the Part-time catalog which will guide them in registering for the appropriate course level. The maximum number of students in a class is larger, although students are expected to complete any assigned homework and reviews or quizzes may be administered, courses are graded "Pass" or "Fail".

COURSE CREDIT 

Throughout the year, all of our NON-INTENSIVE classes are worth 20 hours per session toward the required education credits for a J-1 Visa. Weekend courses may be taken for 40 hours or 20 hours non-academic credit. Refer to the "Important Information for Au Pairs" page in the ELI part time catalog for information about INTENSIVE courses.

80 Hours = 6 non-academic Credits; 40 Hours = 3 non-academic Credits; 20 Hours = 1.5 non-academic Credits

PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR AU PAIR AGENCY FOR EXACT INFORMATION ABOUT REQUIRED HOURS & CREDITS

Please browse through the links in the upper right corner for more Au pair and ELI information

 Spring I 2012 dates:

• Spring I registration begins Wednesday December 14, 2011
• Spring I late fees added after Friday January 6th
• Spring I IEP placement test Wednesday January 18th
• Spring I classes begin Monday January 23rd - Friday March 9th

 Spring II 2012 dates:

• Spring II registration begins Wednesday February 8th
• Spring II late fees added after Monday March 5th
• Spring II IEP placement test Wednesday March 7th
• Spring II classes begin Monday March 19th - Friday May 4th 

 Summer I 2012 dates:

• Summer I registration begins Monday April 9th
• Early Bird Registration Fee: $20.00 if you register before 4:00pm May 2nd 
• Register after 4:00 pm May 2nd- Registration fee is $50.00-No Exceptions!
• Summer I IEP placement test Monday May 21st
• Summer I calsses begin Thursday May 24th
• Summer I Wednesday TOEFL will meet Wednesday May 23rd

Summer II 2012 dates:

• Summer II registration begins Wednesday May 30th
• Early Bird Registration Fee: $20.00 if you register before 4:00 pm June 15th
• Register after 4:00 pm June 15th-Registration fee is $50.00-No Exceptions!
• Summer II IEP placement test Tuesday July 3rd
• Summer II classes begin Monday July 9th