The Harker English Language Institute (ELI) will host the its first informational session of 2011 on Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Harker’s upper school campus, located at 500 Saratoga Ave. in San Jose. This event will offer families the opportunity to learn more about the ELI summer program, meet its directors and have their questions answered. Those interested in attending can RSVP for the event at the reception RSVP page.

ELI has earned an international reputation as one of the finest summer programs for students aged 6-16 who wish to improve their English speaking and writing skills. Students from all over the world attend each year, and many enroll in Harker’s program as preparation for applying to American boarding schools and international schools.

Trademarks of Harker’s ELI program includes multilevel, customized scheduling and small class sizes. Areas of study offered include vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar, writing and composition, study skills and oral presentation. Upon completion of the program, international students receive a Harker English Language Proficiency Certificate and a comprehensive evaluation that can assist them when applying to American boarding schools, day schools or English international schools. ELI also offers a boarding school preparation program that includes guidance counseling, SSAT and TOEFL preparation, interviewing/oral presentation and personal essay writing.

To learn more about Harker’s English Language Institute, visit the website at harker.org/ELI, e-mail eli@harker.org or call 408.553.0524.