The Vanderbilt University English Language Center (ELC) supports the university’s internationalization efforts by offering high-quality, innovative English for Academic and Professional Purposes instruction. We provide targeted courses, individual language coaching, and language resources for international students, faculty, staff, and scholars who use English as an additional language. Our goal is to help you make the most of your Vanderbilt experience by supporting your academic, professional, and everyday communication in English. Through our individualized instruction and collaborative approach, we promote not only language development but also cross-cultural awareness and effective communication in a global academic community.
