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Student Support

  • MCELI provides personalized advising and support services for both instructional and personal purposes. MCELI staff is available to assist students in making the adjustment to a new culture. The program provides a variety of field trips throughout the semester so that the students have opportunities to experience American culture.
  • Upon first arriving in the United States, a student may make arrangements for airport transportation services from Fresno, San Jose, or San Francisco.  Transportation service request and payment are required.
  • American homestay programs are popular among foreign students, providing an opportunity to improve spoken English skills and learn about American culture. YES Homestay Program carefully screens and interviews prospective host families and carefully places students in the appropriate home environment. Further information about the homestay program is available upon request.
  • If you are interested in the Merced College English Language Institute, or would like more detailed information about our program, visit our Apply Now page to access the application which you can send in by mail.
  • MCELI accepts students anytime during the session and students can start on any Monday.
  • The program offers 3 TOEFL tests each term.

Students who achieve a score of 450 or more on the TOEFL after studying at MCELI are eligible to move on to the college classes. It is also possible to audit  college courses according to English skill level while studying at MCELI. MCELI staff will assist students with the Merced College application process.

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