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](https://professionalstudies.syracuse.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/AmyWalker_web-150x150.jpg)
Amy Walker
Instructional Language Coordinator | English Language Institute
![David Lind, Ed.D.](https://professionalstudies.syracuse.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DavidLind_web-150x150.jpg)
David Lind, Ed.D.
Director of International Programs, International Year One Instructor | International Programs
![David Patent](https://professionalstudies.syracuse.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DavidPatent_web-150x150.jpg)
David Patent
Assistant Director Online & Special Programs, Bachelor of Professional Studies Instructor | International Programs
![Haley Berl](https://professionalstudies.syracuse.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Haley-Berl-Headshot-2023-7-150x150.jpg)
Haley Berl
Instructional Language Coordinator | English Language Institute
![Jacqueline Monsour](https://professionalstudies.syracuse.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/JackieMonsour_web-1-150x150.jpg)
Jacqueline Monsour
Assistant Director | English Language Institute
![Jeff Jiang](https://professionalstudies.syracuse.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Jeff-Jiang-headshot-150x150.jpg)
Jeff Jiang
Global Partnerships Officer | English Language Institute
![Kelsey Gillette](https://professionalstudies.syracuse.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/KelseyGillette_web-1-150x150.jpg)
Kelsey Gillette
International Student Advisor | English Language Institute
![Olga Oganesyan](https://professionalstudies.syracuse.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Olga-Alexandrovna-Oganesyan_0372-e1563549870745-150x150.jpg)
Olga Oganesyan
Assistant Director, Academic Programs | English Language Institute
![Tara Manion](https://professionalstudies.syracuse.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tara-Manion-Headshot-Nov2023-3-150x150.jpg)
Tara Manion
ESL Instructor, Bachelor of Professional Studies Instructor | English Language Institute