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English Language and
Culture Institute
UAB School of Education
EB 126
1530 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-1250
USA
Office address
English Language and
Culture Institute
UAB School of Education
126 Education Building
901 13th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35294-1250
USA
Telephone Number
(205) 975-6638
Fax Number
(205) 996-9660
Email Address
elci@uab.edu
Welcome to the English Language and Culture Institute (ELCI)

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

The ELCI offers a range of ESL courses to students, area residents, business people, local corporations, and international visitors.

As the city's professional language learning resource for adults and higher education, the ELCI is committed to "Bridging Cultures through Language" through playing an active role in our region's emerging international identity.

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.

  • Register for upcoming classes! The Fall 2 session starts the week of October 19. Many part-time options are available, including morning and evening classes. Check our upcoming course schedules here.
  • Welcome new IEP students! The Intensive English Program is hosting its third cohort of students this October. Would you like to join us? Read more about our IEP here.
  • How does the ELCI impact UAB? UAB Reporter published a story about the ELCI in a recent issue. Read the story here.

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