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English Language Institute - Programs Overview


    Enrichment

    For ALL International students on campus:

    • Workshop/Independent Study (1-4 contact hours)
    • Academic Tutoring 
      • Speech
      • Vocabulary
      • Notetaking
      • Reading
      • Writing

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    • Conversation Partners
      • Everyday English
      • Cultural exchange
    • Study Room
      • ELS reference books
      • iPads with ESL apps
      • Peer support

    Availability for Enrichment Workshop (ELI 96-901)

    • Tuesday and Thursday from 3–4 p.m 

    Academic Tutoring

    • Monday through Thursday from 10-3 and Fridays from 10-12 in 30-minute slots

    Book a tutoring appointment 

    Study Room

    • Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Learn more about Enrichment programs


    U-ADEPT Test

    The University of Akron Developed English Proficiency Test: The U-ADEPT.

    Constructed in 2004, The University of Akron Developed English Proficiency Test, or U-ADEPT, assesses the speaking ability of international teaching assistants at The University of Akron. Graduate students who pass the U-ADEPT are certified as proficient enough in spoken English to provide classroom-related services in their graduate departments.

    • It is a 60-minute in person spoken English test.
    • Graduate international students preparing to apply for teaching assistantship. 

    Learn more U-ADEPT and pay your registration fee