English Learner Institute (ELI)
The English Learner Institute (ELI) is a noncredit program that focuses on helping members of the community develop basic English and other skills - including technology, life and social skills - that are essential to American culture. Anyone who is a newcomer to the United States, or needs to develop basic English skills, is eligible for this program.
Available at the Lowell campus the English Learner Institute consists of various noncredit
day and evening courses (offered at a reduced rate) that vary in length, from six
to fourteen weeks. As part of the Institute, a free program called Prepare to Attend
College (PAC), is offered three times a year. English Learner Institute courses are
non-sequential, which allow students to enter at various times during the year. These
classes continue to be a bridge for non-native English speakers who often enroll in
credit classes at MCC.
Summer 2023 - Basic English - Level 3 (Holistic English 3)
Course: IEL 101 50 (14435)
Dates: August 7 - September 15 (No class on September 4)
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 8:30am-11:00am
Building: LC 210
Professor: Zhang
Cost: $250 plus $50 textbook
Note: There will be no class on September 4
To Register for IEL 101 50 - Holistic English 3
Call 1-800-818-3434 OR
Go to the Student Information Center on the third floor of Cowan Center for registration
and payment.
Fall 2023
The Fall 2023 Prepare to Attend College classes are currently accepting applications.
Students can register now and will receive a notification in September 2023 to meet
the instructor and determine their placement.
IEL 100 50 (11383)
Prepare to Attend College Level 1
October 2 through December 8
8:30am to 10:15am
Lowell Cowan Center
Professor Zhang
IEL 100 52 (11385)
Prepare to Attend College Level 2
October 2 through December 8
10:30am to 12:15pm
Lowell Cowan Center
Professor Zhang
Please note there will be no classes on Oct 9, Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 20, and Nov 22.
General information, please contact:
Katy Gentile
gentilek@middlesex.mass.edu