Kingsborough English Language Institute (KELI)
KELI is an intensive, academic program that helps English Language Learners to improve oral and written English language skills, and to help prepare for college. KELI’s project-based learning encourages you to explore American culture, to develop critical-thinking, and to develop computer usage and research skills that will be used in college.
Program includes
– Customized class placement
– Field trips and class activities
– Certificate of Attendance
– Academic preparation for college
– CUNY Admissions advisement and assistance
– TOEFL practice
– KCC ID card for access to KCC’s : swimming pool, gym, library and computer labs
Eligibility
KELI is available to anyone (including F-1 visa students) interested in preparing for college study.
Cost
Fall (12 weeks): $1,150
Winter and/or Spring (10 weeks, each): $1,000
Summer (6 weeks): $595
If you are interested in the KELI program and want more information, please call (718) 368.4870 or email KELI_KCC@kbcc.cuny.edu.
Check out photos from a recent KELI trip to the Museum of Modern Art!
CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP)
CLIP (CUNY Language Immersion Program) is a theme-based program that helps English as a Second Language learners prepare for university study. The emphasis of the program is on reading and writing for academic purposes. Students in the CLIP program work intensively 25 hours per week to improve reading, writing, and academic skills, and develop computer and research skills in a computer lab. You can remain in the program for up to 900 hours across 4 semesters without using financial aid!
Meet Zilola Vakhobova: A CLIP Success Story!
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Eligibility: The program is for ESL students who are accepted to the City University of New York (CUNY). Students who attend the program are expected to attend City University after completing CLIP. The program is voluntary for entering college freshmen. Students are placed according to evaluation of the Accuplacer diagnostic writing test, which determines placement in college credit or ESL courses, or the CLIP program. Per CUNY policy, if you do not have basic speaking, reading, and writing skills in English, you may be referred to either a free program, if available, or to our new low-cost Pre-CLIP program (see below), where you can gain the necessary skills before enrolling in CLIP.
Cost:
Spring and Fall (12 weeks, each): $145
Summer and Winter (6 weeks, each): $75
Students have an opportunity to improve their English language skills without using their financial aid. Students may remain in the program for a maximum of 900 hours: 300 hours (Fall); 150 hours (Winter); 300 hours (Spring); and 150 hours (Summer). Registration is available for either day or evening classes.
Pre-CLIP Program!
We are pleased to offer an intensive Pre-CLIP program to accommodate students who do not yet meet the English as a Second Language (ESL) requirements to participate in the CUNY Language Immersion Program (CLIP). Our spring 2025 class meets in-person, March 24-May 15 (Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-2:00 pm).
Eligibility: Students will be tested for placement in CLIP. Per CUNY policy, if you do not have basic speaking, reading, and writing skills in English, you may be referred to either a free program, if available, or this low-cost Pre-CLIP program, where you can gain the necessary skills before enrolling in CLIP.
Cost: $385.00
For more information about CLIP or Pre-CLIP, you can speak directly with a staff member by calling, (718) 368.4870 , send email to: CLIP.KCC@kbcc.cuny.edu, or click on this Virtual Office link anytime Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:00pm or join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 857 4347 7610. No appointment necessary!
Check out photos from a recent CLIP trip to the Intrepid