Founded in 1978, the American English Institute (AEI) is a unit of the College of Arts and Sciences within the University of Oregon providing ESL (English as a Second Language) courses . Located in Eugene, Oregon, the AEI now has three academic offerings: the Intensive English Program (IEP), Academic English for International Students (AEIS), and Distance Education. Housed in , the AEI offers English language courses to students of all experience levels.