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 J-1 visas.

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 than in IEP classes.  Although students are expected to complete assigned homework, and reviews or quizzes may be administered, General courses are graded "Pass" or "Fail".

COURSE CREDIT 

Throughout the year, all of our NON-INTENSIVE, General classes are worth 20 hours per session toward the required educational requirements for a J-1 visa. Weekend courses may be taken for 40 hours or 20 hours non-academic credit.  Hours for INTENSIVE courses vary; refer to the "Important Information for Au Pairs" page in the ELI Part-Time Catalog for information about specific INTENSIVE courses.

In general:
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

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Summer I 2013 dates:

• Summer I registration begins Monday, April 8, 2013
• Early bird registration fee of $20 until 4pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013
• Regular registration fee of $50 for all registrations received after May 1 
• Summer I IEP placement test - Thursday, May 30th - 9:30am
• Summer I classes begin May 22nd and run through June 26th

 Summer II 2013 dates:

• Summer II registration begins Wednesday, May 29, 2013
• Early bird registration fee of $20 until 4pm on Friday, June 14, 2013
• Regular registration fee of $50 for all registrations received after June 14
• Summer II IEP placement test - Thursday, July 11th - 9:30am
• Summer II classes begin July 5th and run through August 2nd

For details see the Summer 2013 ELI Part Time Catalog