English for International Students & Scholars: Summer Program - Courses & Programs

Enhance your English skills & explore U.S. culture

The Summer Session EISS program provides intensive English instruction and cultural orientation for those interested in working and studying in an academic environment in the U.S. or in using English professionally. The program will be offered online twice. Students may choose either session or both.

Three-week Session 2 (June 21–July 8, 2022)
Three-week Session 3 (July 11–July 29, 2022)

The program features project-based learning with a focus on the students’ academic interests and professional topics through

Synchronous instruction with the whole class
One-on-one appointments with the teacher
Group activities
Individual assignments/asynchronous instruction
Personalized feedback from the instructor

The class will meet synchronously from 8:30 to 9:40 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. You should also expect to meet virtually with your team members outside of these times on at least two other occasions. Additional times for individual appointments with the instructor will be arranged. In total, you will receive a minimum of 45 hours of instruction over the course of the program.

Highlights

Improve your ability to use English accurately in speaking and writing.
Build skills for communicating in culturally appropriate ways.
Develop the language skills to achieve your professional, academic, and personal goals in your field.
Practice reading, note-taking, and listening to lectures and presentations.
Use English in daily communication with your instructors, peers, and others.

Faculty

EISS offers you the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated ESOL teacher with experience in a wide range of disciplines.

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Shena Driscoll Salvato

TESOL Lecturer, Modern Languages Department, SUNY Cortland

Trena Haffenden

Lecturer for Cornell's English for International Students and Scholars (EISS) Program

Student experiences

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"Through the EISS program, I had great preparation before the start of my Master's Degree. I improved my pronunciation, writing, and discussion skills. Also, I met wonderful friends with whom I am still in contact and made long-lasting friendships."
— Dayris G. Arias Bravo, Perú (MBA '20)

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"If you are new to the United States and excited about this upcoming journey, EISS is simply the best way to learn English and experience a new culture, Ithaca and Cornell."
— Phil Park, Korea (MBA '21)