English Language Institute

The English Language Institute, a department within Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies, is a pre-degree program that prepares international students to succeed in their undergraduate and graduate degree  programs. Established in 1979, this immersive year-round program allows international students the opportunity to learn English and American culture in the heart of New York state.

Phone: 315.443.8571
E-mail: elimail@syr.edu
Web: eli.syr.edu
Address: 700 University Ave Room 207 | Syracuse, NY 13244


The Team

Amy Walker

Amy Walker

Instructional Language Coordinator | English Language Institute

David Lind, Ed.D.

David Lind, Ed.D.

Leadership Team

Director of International Programs, International Year One Instructor | International Programs

David Patent

David Patent

Assistant Director Online & Special Programs, Bachelor of Professional Studies Instructor | International Programs

Haley Berl

Haley Berl

Instructional Language Coordinator | English Language Institute

Jacqueline Monsour

Jacqueline Monsour

Assistant Director | English Language Institute

Jeff Jiang

Jeff Jiang

Global Partnerships Officer | English Language Institute

Kelsey Gillette

Kelsey Gillette

International Student Advisor | English Language Institute

Olga Oganesyan

Olga Oganesyan

Assistant Director, Academic Programs | English Language Institute

Tara Manion

Tara Manion

ESL Instructor, Bachelor of Professional Studies Instructor | English Language Institute