School for the Advancement of English Language and Learning (SAELL) Application

School for the Advancement of English Language and Learning

SAELL Application

Our Mission is You!

Welcome to SAELL

The School for the Advancement of English Language and Learning (SAELL) was established in 2013. We are part of Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), and we are excited that you want to apply to our Intensive English Program in Chicago. To apply, complete this form. After you complete it, we will contact you with more information and next steps.

Personal Information

First Name (given name)

Last Name (family name)

City of Birth

Birthdate

Country of birth

Gender

Contact

Email Address

WhatsApp Number (optional)
Please include Country Code

Address

Permanent Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Program Type

Which SAELL program are you interested in?

SAELL Anywhere is our part-time online program that allows students to join SAELL virtually from around the world. Led by highly qualified faculty, these are live, online classes that allow us to have a truly international experience. We have multiple 6-8 week terms each year. Students take 3-6 hours of classes per week. Please contact us for more information at esl@neiu.edu.

SAELL Short-Term English and Cultural Immersion Program. This short-term, part-time program is a recreational English language and Cultural Immersion Program. Participants with a B tourist visa, ESTA visa waiver, and some other visa/immigration statuses can join. NEIU does not issue the Form I-20 for this program, and you will not be able to apply for the F1 visa for this program. Please contact us for more information at esl@neiu.edu.

SAELL Intensive English Program is in-person at our Chicago Main Campus. Our goal is to prepare students to succeed in their future academic or professional use of English. We have three terms each year:

Fall (16 weeks, August-December)
Spring (16 weeks, January-May)
Summer (12 weeks, May-August)

Full-time students take 18-24 hours of classes per week. F-1 visa holders are required to be enrolled full-time. Part-time students take 6-15 hours of classes per week.

For more information, contact us at esl@neiu.edu.

Citizenship and Immigration Information

Citizenship Country

Current Visa or Immigration Status
If you do not have a visa yet, select the visa type you plan to receive (for example, F1- Student Visa)

Upload a copy of your passport

Required Documents for Exchange Students

Please upload a completed copy of the SAELL Financial Statement Form.

Please upload your Bank Letter / Bank Statement

Program

Are you currently in the United States?

Term you would like to attend SAELL

When would you like to start classes?

Applications for Summer 2026 programs have closed. Please check back later for more dates.

How many years or months have you studied English?

Why do you want to study English at SAELL? (Write 5-6 sentences)

How long do you want to study in SAELL?

What is your level of education?

Which course(s) are you interested in?

For this course, you need a good internet connection, and a computer with a microphone, and camera. Do you have these?

Yes, I have a good internet connection.

Yes, I have a computer and a microphone.

Yes, I have a web camera.

Why do you want to participate in this short-term English and Cultural Immersion program? (Write 2-3 sentences.)

Additional Information

How did you hear about us?

Other - how did you learn about us?

Agency/Recruiter Name

Name of University:

Do you want to be considered for International Conditional Admission to a Bachelor's or Master's degree program?

Yes

Discount Code (You might have received this at a student fair or from your university):

Signature

Type your full name in the Electronic Signature box below. By electronically signing this document, you are stating that the information you provided is accurate and true.

Electronic Signature

Signature Date