ECU Office of International Affairs

East Carolina University Language Academy

East Carolina University Language Academy (ECULA) provides high quality intensive English language instruction to international students and professionals. ECULA has teachers experienced in teaching English as a second language (ESL) and utilizes small classes to optimize your class experience. The Office of International Affairs houses the program and provides opportunities for integration with the ECU community and the surrounding area in Greenville, North Carolina. Additional activities and travel opportunities sponsored by the Office of International Affairs will be available to ECULA students.

ECULA provides opportunities for students to engage in American culture through involvement in the university and Greenville communities. Diversity on the ECU campus creates opportunities for interactions with students and faculty from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Additionally, attending ECULA provides a wonderful introduction to ECU's campus, facilities, faculty and classes. You can enjoy physical activities in the one of the best-equipped student recreation centers with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a rock climbing wall, weight lifting and cardio equipment, an indoor track, aerobic rooms, squash and racquetball courts.

Upon successful completion of the highest level of classes offered at ECULA, students will have satisfied the language requirement for admission to ECU; however, all other academic requirements for admission will still need to be met. Admission to the ECULA does not guarantee admission to the university.

Highlights

Small intensive classes in English
Opportunities to learn American southern culture
Opportunities to explore the ECU campus
Opportunities to experience American college life

ECULA is for you if you want to:

Improve your English to attend ECU or another American university
Study English for a summer in the US
Study English for your career in the US or abroad
Explore the American college life

Classes

Five levels of classes from high beginners to advanced.

Classes meet five days a week from Monday to Friday. All classes meet in two hour blocks and cover the following areas:

Reading and vocabulary building (six hours per week)
Oral communication skills (six hours per week)
Note-taking and study skills (four hours per week)
Writing for college (four hours per week)

For a Daily Class Schedule click here.

Schedule

Class Dates	Application Deadlines
Fall 1, 2010: August 23 - Oct. 15	July 23, 2010
Fall 2, 2010: Oct. 18 - Dec. 10	Sept. 17, 2010
Spring 1, 2011: Jan. 10 - Mar. 4	Dec. 10, 2010
Spring 2, 2011: Mar. 14 - May 5	Feb. 14, 2010
Summer, 2011: June 7 - July 30	May 7, 2011

Students are recommended to apply as early as possible, because obtaining a US visa may take longer than anticipated. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on space availability.

Applicants can apply for conditional admission to ECU contingent upon successful completion of the Language Academy. Simultaneous application to both the ECULA and ECU is encouraged.

Fees

Application Fee: $50 (non-refundable)
Tuition, room and meal plan: $4,000 per 8 week session
Fees also include: health and accident insurance and use of university facilities
Students who do not require housing need to consult with the staff for fee adjustment
Housing for Fall and Spring sessions require enrollment in both sessions 1 and 2