The English Language Institute is part of the Center for International Service at the College of Staten Island. Students are encouraged to attend lectures, screenings, exhibits, concerts, and other events offered by the college. Please visit The Center’s Homepage to know more about what we can do for you and see Calendar of Events at the Center’s website for additional activities in which you can participate.

In addition to the above activities, ELI also organizes cultural and social activities for our students. On their field trips, students explore the exciting cultural and historic landmarks of New York City and its environs.

ELI Past Activities
- Culture Day every semester
- A picnic day in the spring and summer
- A trip to Sandy Hook, New Jersey
- A visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
- Day trip to Vanderbilt and Roosevelt Mansions at Hyde Park, New York
and more…

ELI Culture Day	A Culture Day: A sampling of food from Korea
Walking Tour of Lower Manhattan: Stopping for pizza	A Culture Day: Traditional clothing from Sri Lanka
A trip to Sandy Hook with ELI teachers
Walking Tour of Manhattan 2005
2005 ELI Culture Day

Most importantly, we offer a friendly place for you to study