ABOUT ELCI-ALBANY
ELCI offers a supportive, inclusive, and engaging environment that guides students to succeed in their academic goals. Our faculty and staff strive to identify each student’s strengths and weaknesses to help them learn English quickly and efficiently. As a part of the ELCI family, students are cared for as individuals by everyone. The ELCI is a second home to many students. As they reach their goals by moving to university, returning to their country, or going back into the workforce, we enjoy hearing of their success after the program. It is always a good feeling when they update us as family.
ABOUT ALBANY, OREGON
ELCI-Albany is located on the campus of Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC). All ELCI-Albany students receive a LBCC student ID card, full access to all LBCC resources, including the Learning Center, the library, computer lab, and gymnasium. Learn more about LBCC’s international student program here: https://www.linnbenton.edu/tuition-and-admission/incoming-international/index.php
Our LBCC partnership gives ELCI-Albany students the opportunity to enter into the Oregon University System by attending LBCC and then transferring to university of their choice.
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(Video Credit: ELCI alumni Kensho Ochiai, 2017)
OUR PROGRAMS
All of our programs include free weekly activities!
Part-Time English – less than 18 hours of English study per week.
Full-Time English – 20 hours of English study per week.
Academic English – 25 hours of English study per week. This program includes a study skills course to better prepare students for high school or university transition.
Intensive English – 30 hours of English study per week. This program includes a study skills course as well as GED prep, TOFEL/ILETS prep, and university prep.
Super Flex Study Tour – a flexible 1-8 week program where students can learn English and explore American culture with daily activities.
ELCI Pathway – Students in ELCI-Albany can study at LBCC then transfer to a university of their choice in the Oregon University System. Another option for ELCI-Albany students is the opportunity to apply for free to any of our partner colleges and universities for an offer of conditional admission or direct admission.
OUR FACILITY
ELCI to LBCC Pathway
A way to finish your university degree with a cheaper price and higher quality!
ELCI students who meet all of the following requirements can enter LBCC through ELCI:
- Have a paper-based TOEFL score of 475 or higher (with director recommendation) or ITEP 3.7 for ELCI students only after 3 months of study
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the ELCI
- Maintain 80% attendance at the ELCI
- College transcript from your most recent university (if applicable)
Hear our students’ experiences!
LBCC students have transferred to these universities:
| National Top Tier Universities |
| Columbia University |
| University of Washington |
| Brigham Young University |
| University of Missouri – Columbia |
| University of Kansas |
| *University of Oregon |
| Washington State University |
| Colorado State University |
| University of Utah |
| *Oregon State University |
| Arizona State University |
| *Pacific University |
| University of Hawaii |
| Texas Tech |
| *George Fox University |
| Montana State University |
| University of Montana |
| National Top Tier Liberal Arts Universities |
| Willamette University |
| Linfield College |
| Bethany College |
| Top Tier Medical School |
| Oregon Health Sciences University |
| Top Tier Regional Schools |
| *Oregon Institute of Technology |
| *Corban University |
| Vanguard University of Southern California |
| Seattle Pacific University |
| Brigham Young University Idaho |
| California State University – Chico |
| Central Washington University |
| University of Central Arkansas |
| San Francisco State University |
| Boise State University |
| *Southern Oregon University |
| Weber State University |
| California State University – Sacramento |
| University of Alaska |
| *Western Oregon University |
| Southern Connecticut State |
| Other Great Schools |
| *Portland State University |
| *Eastern Oregon University |
| Weaver State University |
| Excelsior College of New York |
| Art Institute |
| Idaho State University |
| California State University – Los Angeles |
| Wichita State University |
| Norfolk State University |
* Denotes schools that accept all credits in the Oregon Transfer degree. Other schools also accept LBCC credits. See Oregon University System-AAOT.