What is the IELI?

The International English Language Institute (IELI) is part of Continuing Education Programs at Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY), offering courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) in the heart of Manhattan since 1950. The IELI serves thousands of students every year, from over 70 different countries,in courses ranging from Beginner English to Bridge-to-College Level English. We enroll New York City residents, visitors on tourist visas, diplomats, and international students with the aim to prepare students to enter American college or university and business situations by developing accuracy, fluency, and confidence. We are authorized to issue I-20 forms.

About Hunter

Hunter College is the largest in the CUNY system, ranked as a top ten Best Value College by the Princeton Review, with a long commitment to excellence for both graduate and undergraduate students. Hunter College is a comprehensive teaching, research, and service institution for students in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as in several professional fields, including education, health sciences, nursing, and social work.