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ELI Curriculum

The English Language Institute offers four levels of English instruction:
Level 1: Beginning

Level 2: Low Intermediate

Level 3: High Intermediate

Level 4: Advanced

Students receive 18+ hours of instruction a week.
Components of the program include:

  • Listening and Speaking class (6 hrs./wk)

  • Reading and Writing class (6 hrs./wk)

  • Grammar class (3 hrs./wk)

  • Pronunciation Level 1/2 (3 hrs./wk)

  • American Culture Level 3/4 (3 hrs./wk)

  • Conversation Tutors (2 hrs./wk)

  • Cultural trips and Activities
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TOEFL/IELTS TEST SCORES

No TOEFL or IETLS test score is required for admission to the English Language Institute. A TOEFL score is not required to enter the credit degree program if the student completes the advanced level of our Intensive English Program.

Applicants with a TOEFL paper-based score of 500 OR TOEFL internet-based score 61 OR IELTS score of 5.5, should apply directly to the credit program.  Program placement will be determined by an English Placement Test and enrollment in the English Language Institute may be necessary prior to credit coursework. 

For more information regarding this please contact International Programs at (808) 455-0570 or email at international [at] lcc [dot] hawaii [dot] edu