Thank you for your interest in the ELI, the professional resource for English language learning and cross-cultural training in the Birmingham metropolitan area.

The ELI offers a range of ESL courses to students, area residents, business people, local corporations, and international visitors. We also offer a full-time Intensive English Program.

As the city's professional language learning resource for adults and higher education, the ELI is committed to "Bridging Cultures through Language" through playing an active role in our region's international identity. Read our mission statement to learn more about our purpose and commitments.

Explore our site to see the variety of courses and training programs we have to offer. Let us know how we can help you with specialized English language programs and/or cross-cultural training. We look forward to serving you.

• Registration is open for Summer 2013 part-time classes that begin in May. To read what classes are available, click here for our upcoming course schedule.
• Welcome new IEP students! The Intensive English Program will host its fourteenth cohort of students in Summer 2013 semester. Students report for Orientation on May 8. Full-time and part-time options are available. Would you like to join us? More information about our IEP and the IEP application are available online for your convenience.
• Join the Summer English Program! The English Language Institute now offers an 8-week and two 4-week programs of study in the summer. Academically challenging and full of fun activities, this may be the perfect fit for your schedule and needs. Read more information about this year's program at Summer English Program 2013.
• Read all about the ELI. For information on current ELI happenings, and to read stories by IEP students, check out the ELI's newsletter, called Language Links.