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Intensive Academic English Online Application Form

Application for Intensive Academic English Program

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Student Information

Last (Family) Name/Surname*

Last Name

First (Given) Name*

First Name

Birthdate*

Month

Day

Year

Gender*

Male

Female

Other

Country of birth*

City of birth*

Country of citizenship*

Native Language*

Home Country Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone*

Country Code Number

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

When would you like to begin studying at ELI?*

Spring 1 2026: January 14 - March 5

Spring 2 2026: March 18 - May 14

Summer 2026: June 4 - July 30

Fall 1 2026: August 12 - October 1

How many terms do you plan to study?*

1

2

3

4

5

Additional Services

Are you interested in living in a University Dormitory or University Apartment?*

*On-campus housing is limited, and we cannot guarantee accommodation.

YES

NO

Do you have a contact person in the U.S.?*

YES

NO

Name of contact (first and last)

Phone number of contact

Email of contact

Are you planning to bring your spouse and/or children with you to the U.S.?*

YES

NO

If you are married and if your spouse and/or children will come with you to the U.S., please provide their full names, date of birth, and country of citizenship in the box below.

Also, you will need to email ELI a copy of spouse and / or children's passport.

Do you plan to study at a college or university after completing ELI?*

Students seeking University of Tennessee undergraduate admission without the required TOEFL or IELTS minimum score may apply for conditional admission. Procedures for conditional admission, and for later application to a degree program, are found here.

No

Yes, for an undergraduate (bachelor's) degree

Yes, for a graduate (master's, doctorate) degree

Major:

Financial Information

Are you a U.S. citizen or resident?*

YES

NO

How will you pay for study at ELI?*

My personal funds

My family in my country

Sponsor

Sponsor's name

First Last

Name of financially responsible relative

First Last

Relationship to student

I understand that tuition and living expenses at ELI are approximately $7,750 for each 8-week term. I accept full responsibility for these expenses.*

I understand

Visa Information

What is your current visa status?*

I will apply for a new student visa (F-1) to enter the U.S.

I am already in the U.S. and have a student visa (F-1) with a different school (I need to transfer)

I am a resident / citizen of the U.S. and do not need a visa.

I will come to the U.S. with a different visa that allows me to study.

What kind of visa do you have?

F-1

J

Resident / Green Card

Other

For Transfer Applicants

SEVIS Number:

Name of your current institution/school:

Verification of information

I verify that the information on this application is true. I understand that if I put false information on this application, it is cause for dismissal from the English Language Institute.*

I understand.

Short Survey

How did you hear about ELI?*

Provide the name of the person or place you learned about ELI (a friend, agency, or advising office)*

After pressing "SUBMIT", you will be taken to a website to pay for the required $100 application fee and the $250 deposit. Your application will not be complete without paying the fees.

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English Language Institute
Center for Global Engagement

Conference Center Building, Suite 120
600 Henley Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-974-3404 • Fax: 865-974-6383
Email: eli@utk.edu

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