Alumni
Testimonials
One of the best ways to learn about the ELI programs is from former students.
Below are testimonials from ELI alumni. Enjoy learning about the program through
their experiences.

Venezuela
Educational Goal: Master in Electronic Engineering
From my personal experience, I can tell you that the ELI is one of the best places in the US to learn English and meet people from all over the world.

El Salvador
Educational Goal: Master in International Business
The ELI courses exceeded my expectations. I not only attained my career goals, but also made very good friends. Moreover, some of the best things about studying at the ELI were the commitment and passion that the professors and the director have shown toward their students’ education.

Brazil
Educational Goal: National Board Dental Examination (NBDE)
The ELI is a wonderful learning experience. The professors are very kind and show a lot of respect toward the students. The director demonstrates a great deal of enthusiasm for his work and organization.

Mexico
Educational Goal: Master in Environmental Engineering
The ELI has been a great experience. The classes are really good due to the individual attention given to the students by the professors. In addition to improving my English, I have also had the opportunity to meet people from different countries and become aware of their cultures. Today, I have friends from Asia, South America, Central America, North America, Europe and Africa.

Costa Rica
Educational Goal: Master in Human Resources
The English Language Institute teaches excellent English skills that help students continue with their University courses and reach their goals. I have had a great learning experience at ELI and I have met a lot of good people.

Vietnam
Educational Goal:
The ELI is a great place that is helping me to learn English in order to continue my education at the university level.

South Korea
Educational Goal: Bachelor in Hospitality Management.
I'm very happy to be studying English at FIU’s ELI. I have met a lot of friends from all over the world. I also love all the interesting extra-curricular activities. I really love my American life at FIU.

France
Educational Goal: BA and MA in Public Relations and Event Management in Australia
ELI is a wonderful adventure. When I came here, I wanted to improve my English and day after day I realized that I was doing it. However, this program was teaching me more than English. I was learning about “life”. The ELI reminds me of a song: “we are family”. Thanks to the ELI I am ready to continue my studies in English. Thank you ELI. What a great program!

Spain
Educational Goal: Master in Business Administration
All of us know how difficult it is to learn a language,, but ELI makes it easier. Teachers and staff are always willing to help students, even after classes. I have improved my English step by step and day by day. Thanks to the ELI, it will be easier for me to achieve my educational and professional goals.

Thailand
Educational Goal: Master in International Business Administration
Studying at ELI has provided me with a lot of good experiences. All teachers and friends are nice and supportive.

Venezuela
Educational Goal: Master in Petroleum and Chemical Engineering in LUZ (Maracaibo – Venezuela)
The E.L.I is more than an institute where you can learn a English taught by excellent professors. For me, it is a place where you can find a family. At the E.L.I you will learn something from each of your friends and professors. The E.L.I is not a school. It is a home away from home. Thank you, professors and friends, for making me the person that I am now.

Bangladesh
Educational Goal: PhD.
In my opinion, the ELI at FIU is one of the best English language institutes in the USA due to its quality curriculum, professional instructors, and dedicated staff. It is led by Dr. Luis Sanchez, who always maintains and expects the highest of standard from instructors and students alike. In my opinion, the English Language Institute at FIU can not be compared to any other institute of its kind in the US.

Dominican Republic
Educational Goal: Master in Psychology
My experience at the ELI has been very productive. It has helped me improve my English Skills. The ELI offers its students an excellent curriculum taught by well-qualified instructors using excellent academic methods. The ELI is a great option for anyone who wants to study English in the United States.

Costa Rica
Educational Goal: PhD in Neuron-Psychology
During this past semester at the ELI, I have broadened my horizons in ways that I never thought possible. I have met many interesting people from around the world, and I have learned a lot about their cultures. The courses have given me the opportunity to gain experience and improve my language skills. What I had not expected was that this course would strengthen certain personal characteristics of mine: my enthusiasm, my open-mindedness, my patience and certainly, my generosity.

Cuba
Educational Goal: PhD in Pharmacology
I think that my experience at the ELI is one of the most beautiful things that have happened to me in my life. The professors are very talented and dedicated. The classes are very interesting, and English is easier than I thought. I have also met people from all around the world. I am very happy to be learning English here. It is because of this institute that I believe that now it is possible for me to achieve my dreams.

Hungary
Educational Goal: Master in Business Administration
Education is the key to success! Thank you for everything.

Iran
Educational Goal: Bachelor in Science
I like the ELI at FIU because there are many international students from different countries .I have become acquainted with different people and cultures. I like the ELI so much that I am planning to come back to study at FIU.

Taiwan
Educational Goal: Master in International Business
Leaving a good job in an economically booming Taiwan to take a language course in the USA has caused great hesitation for some, but not for me. From my language learning experience, I have been completely rewarded in my studies at the ELI at FIU in Miami. I do believe that I will be more confident in expressing myself in English not only in my future career, but in introducing my home, Taiwan, to the world thanks to the English Language Institute.
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