The UMBC English Language Institute (ELI) provides intensive or academic English programs (IEP/AEP) to students who wish to improve their English skills for personal and academic purposes. The program is divided into seven levels, allowing students to take classes at each level. After successfully completing the language school class, you can apply to UMBC without TOEFL scores.

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-Divided into Full time course and Part time course

-UMBC has its own English Language Institute (ELI) that offers the Intensive English Program (IEP) to students who would like to improve their English language skills for personal and academic purposes. This program has seven levels: From Level INTRO to Level 6. In the Intensive English Program (IEP), students gain skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

 -UMBC ELI also provides some extra elective classes such as TOEFL/IELTS/GRE Test Preparation, Technical Writing, Academic Study Skill, Accent Reduction, Introduction to Technical Communication, etc. These English courses equip students with the appropriate tools to improve their speech and fluency in English but also help them to pursue their bachelor's, Master's, and/or Ph.D. degree in the United States of America. These advanced English courses also prepare students better for working in business settings.