The Best Option For You!
We offer diverse course offerings to meet our international students and community members' needs. The course offerings include Intensive English Program, Part-time English Program, TOEFL Test Prep, and Private Tutoring
| Program Type | Hours per week |
Intensive English Program | 18 hours per week |
| Part-time English Program (For qualified students only) | 5+ hours |
| TOEFL Test Preparation Seminar | 9+ hours |
| Private Tutoring | Hours vary |
Intensive English Program On Campus
4 core (mandatory) courses for full-time students
- Listening, Speaking & Grammar
- Reading and Vocabulary
- Writing & Grammar
- Multimodal literacy
LEVELS
Level | CEFR | CEFR Goal |
5 | B1+ | B2 |
4 | B1 | B1+ |
3 | A2 | B1 |
2 | A1+ | A2 |
1 | A1 | A1+ |
* The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
FEATURES
- 20 hours of classroom instruction
- On campus events and excursions to Chicago and other Illinois cultural and geographical sites
- Governors State University campus facilities - cafeteria, gym, clubs, and more!
- English Proficiency Test (e.g., OEFL/IELTS) scores waived by GSU who completed all the ELLC levels!
TUITION
F1/J1 STUDENTS TUITIONS = $5,500/SEMESTER INCLUDING:
- Tuition for 4 classes
- Textbooks
- Placement and exit tests
- GSU Gym and Library
- Parking
- Academic and cultural advising
International student health insurance will be charged to your account by Office of International Services, starting Fall Semester 2023
Residents or Non-student visa holders can take 1-3 courses with flexible scheduling (5-18 hours) and resident-tuition rate.
PART-TIME TUITION FOR RESIDENTS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS (*NOT ELIGIBLE FOR F-1/J-1 STATUS)
COURSES | TUITION |
Listening & Speaking | $1,375 |
Reading & Vocabulary | $1,375 |
Writing and Grammar | $2,220 |
Multimodal Literacy | $550 |
Placement and Exit Test | $70 |
Payment and Refund Policy
ELLC Payment Policy:
- ELLC students will
be responsible for $5,500 tuition on the first day of the semester, and
- Students are
responsible to make a full payment by the 4th day of the
classes or make a payment plan with GSU Business Office.
ELLC Refund Policy:
- 100% refund will be
issued If withdrawn by the end of the first week of the class,
- 50% refund
will be issued if withdrawn by the end of the 2nd week of class,
and
- No refund will be
issued after 2nd week.
Dates and Sample Schedule
DATES
Semester | Dates |
| Fall 2025 | August 25, 2025 - December 4, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | January 20, 2026 - May 7, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | May 18, 2026 - August 13, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | August 31, 2026 - December 10, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | January 19, 2027 - May 6, 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | May 17, 2027 - August 12, 2027 |
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
AM | | Reading & Vocabulary | | Reading & Vocabulary |
PM | Writing & Grammar | Listening & Speaking | Writing & Grammar | Listening & Speaking |
*There is a possibility that the schedule may change.