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 is a program that helps ESL learners prepare for university study. CLIP students 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! Classes run during the day or in the evening.
Eligibility:
CLIP is for students who have applied for and been accepted into CUNY. The program is voluntary for entering freshman. Students are placed according to evaluation of the ESL-D writing diagnostic, which determines placement in college credit or ESL courses, or the CLIP program.
Cost:
Spring and Fall (12 weeks, each): $145
Summer and Winter (6 weeks, each): $75
If you are interested in the CLIP program and want more information, please call (718) 368.4870 or email CLIP.KCC@kbcc.cuny.edu.
Check out photos from a recent CLIP trip to the Intrepid
For either program, you can speak directly with a staff member, 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!