We currently offer classes at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Classes meet for four hours each day, Monday through Friday. Our core classes are:
- Grammar
- Writing
- Reading
- Listening/Speaking
Here is an example of what a student’s schedule might look like for each level.
| Time | Low/High Beginner | Low/High Intermediate | Low/High Advanced |
| 9 am EST | Listening/Speaking (1 hour) | Listening/Speaking (1 hour) | Listening/Speaking (1 hour) |
| 10 am EST | Grammar/Writing (2 hours) | Grammar/Writing (2 hours) | Reading/Writing (2 hours) |
| 1 pm EST | Reading (1 hour) | Reading (1 hour) | Grammar (1 hour) |
The weekly schedule and number of levels are subject to change, depending on enrollment.
Before classes: New student orientation
Each term begins with a two-day orientation to help students learn more about their classes, classmates, ELI, the University of Tennessee, and the city of Knoxville. Students will learn about the resources that they have access to at UT, such as health facilities, the library, and the International House.
Which level will I be in?
ELI offers new students a placement test to assess the best level for them in ELI courses.
Student Counseling and Guidance
Instructors serve as advisors and are available to advise students with problems like homesickness, housing, and college applications.
TOEFL
We offer a TOEFL preparation elective for students interested in pursuing the TOEFL iBT.