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Intensive English Course
Thirty, 50-minute lessons each week:
10 Lessons of general English per week
10 lessons of reading and writing per week
10 elective lessons per week for Levels 104- 112 OR 5 lessons in
conversation and 5 lessons in Multi-Media Lab for Levels 101-103
Offered year-round at all Centers
26 start dates each year
12 levels of instruction from Beginning to Masters
Course length: 4 weeks per level
Maximum class size: 15 in Structure/Speaking Practice and
Conversation; 20 in Electives and Reading/Writing classes
Semi-Intensive
Twenty, 50-minute lessons each week:
10 lessons of general English per week
10 elective lessons per week for Levels 104-112 OR 5 lessons in
conversation and 5 lessons in Multi-Media Lab for Levels 101-103
Offered year-round at all Centers
26 start dates per year
12 levels of instruction from Beginning to Masters
Course length: 4 weeks per level
Maximum class size: 15 in Structure/Speaking Practice, and
Conversation; 20 in Elective classes
Super Intensive English Program
The ELS Language Centers Super-Intensive English Program combines
highly concentrated, one-to-one instruction with a curriculum
specially designed for your needs. Each course is individually
designed to your current English level to meet your goals in the
length of time you have available for study.
Program Features
Private, one-to-one instruction
Choice of thirty or forty-five 50-minute lessons per week, Monday
- Friday
Instruction specifically tailored to your needs and interests
Programs beginning any Monday for 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks or more
In-the-field lessons include visiting banks, businesses, factories
or government offices
Certificate of Attendance and comprehensive final program report
Free pickup from the airport nearest your ELS Language Centers
location
Assistance with accommodation arrangements
Emergency medical insurance
Super Intensive Plus
The Super-Intensive Plus program is designed for the busy
executive who can only devote one week to an English program.This
course allows you to make the most of this week by having seventy
50-minute lessons of English instruction while experiencing
American culture.
Based on your language-learning requirements and the type of
cultural activities that interest you, we will design a specific
course to help you achieve your objectives.You will study and
practice English an average of ten 50-minute periods daily for
seven consecutive days. At the end of just one week you can expect
to see significant improvement in your English proficiency. As a
successful executive or professional, you know the value of being
able to communicate in English.You want to improve your English
Language skills quickly and efficiently. ELS Language Centers
offers four unique options to help you learn English and achieve
the results you desire.
English For Executives
If the Super-Intensive Program is more than you want, choose our
English for Executives program.This program is designed for junior
and mid-level executives and professionals who want to combine
general English study with career-specific communication
skills.This Monday through Friday course combines three
personalized, one-to-one lessons per day with three daily
interactive group lessons in the ELS Language Centers Intensive
English Program. During the time spent in one-to-one instruction
your English study is custom-designed to match your particular
interests and needs.
Program Features
Three, 50-minute personalized, one-to-one lessons, Monday - Friday
Three, 50-minute group lessons in the ELS Language Centers
Intensive English Program
26 start dates per year
Contract Training
ELS Language Centers provides custom designed courses for groups
of executives and professionals from major corporations.These
courses focus specifically on English for business, accounting,
marketing, engineering, law, nursing and other specialized fields.
Program Features
You determine the program’s focus and goals
You select the starting date, length of course and intensity
Study at any ELS Language Centers location or at your corporate
site
Exam Prep
TOEFL
The ELS Language Centers’ own Intensive Prep Course for the TOEFL®
(Test of English as a Foreign Language) Exam is now offered at all
U.S. Center Locations. The ELS TOEFL® Prep elective course
consists of up to 3 modules designed to help students obtain a
high score on the TOEFL® test and to learn the general English
skills necessary for success in university studies. Through the
Intensive English Program and the ELS TOEFL® Prep elective course
students will learn TOEFL® test-taking strategies.
As part of the Intensive Program* students participate in:
25 lessons per week of general English skills (Structure/Speaking
Practice, Reading and Writing), and
5 lessons per week of TOEFL® Test prep, including sample
questions, practice tests and a comprehensive overview of the
TOEFL® Computer based test.
*(15
lessons of general English and 5 lessons of TOEIC® if taken with
the Semi Intensive Program)
During class, students learn about the different types of
questions in all four of the computer-based TOEFL® sections
(Listening, Structure, Reading, and Essay). They learn how the
computer-based version of the test is structured, how to better
understand the test directions and how to use time management
skills for the test (for example, a student will learn how to
identify which sections to work quickly through and which need
more time).
Outside of class, students are encouraged to take advantage of the
additional practice time for the TOEFL® during our weekly 2-Hour
Bonus session in our Multi-Media Labs.
TOEIC
Many international corporations use the TOEIC® (Test of English
for International Communication)Test for assistance in making
decisions on hiring, job placement, promotions and placement in
job-training programs. To be successful, you need to be fluent in
all the basic skill areas of English. The results from this test
give a reliable indication of how well a person can use English.
This course—consisting of three modules—will give you progressive
preparation for the TOEIC® test. While studying in The ELS
Language Centers’ Intensive English Program, you will acquire
general English skills necessary for success in any
English-speaking environment. By building on these skills, the
TOEIC® Test Prep Course will enable you to achieve the highest
test scores possible.
Beginning at Level 106, this test prep course will help you build
test taking skills and, most importantly, help you turn your
growing language fluency into significantly high test scores.
As part of the Intensive Program* participate in:
25 lessons per week of general English skills (Structure/Speaking
Practice, Reading and Writing), and
5 lessons per week of TOEIC® Test prep, including sample
questions, and practice tests.
*(15
lessons of general English and 5 lessons of TOEIC® if taken with
the Semi Intensive Program)
Summer Programs
ELS Language Centers' Summer Recreation and Culture Programs offer
safe, fun, activity-filled opportunities for participants aged 10
and higher to make friends from around the world and experience
American culture. Our campus locations are ideal for a child’s
first trip away from home, and our professional Center staff is
friendly, qualified and caring. Summer Recreation and Culture
Programs are recreational in nature and do not award certificates
of Language Proficiency.
University Courses
ELS Can Help You Continue Your Education
If you are planning to continue your education in the United
States, you should study the options carefully and meet with an
ELS Counseling Agent before deciding where to apply. If you cannot
select an academic program before leaving your country, we can
help you once you arrive at the Center.
Combine English Study with a College or University Certificate
Course
If you are pursuing university studies, you may sample university
courses at most ELS locations while you complete your
advanced-level English program. Enroll in challenging courses and
share the classroom experience with American students or you may
arrange to observe university classes at most of our host
universities or at a nearby campus. Courses are offered when
universities are in session and may be restricted to Intensive
English Program students only.
Earn College Credit at ELS
You may earn 3 units (or more) of university credit while studying
English at no additional cost after completing an advanced ELS
Level and enrolling in one of our Host Institutions' undergraduate
programs. As an Intensive English Program student you can receive
3 (or more) units of university credit at select colleges and
universities upon entrance to one of these institutions:
Bellarmine University (Louisville, KY)
Brenau University (Atlanta, GA)
College of Mount St.Vincent (New York-Riverdale, NY)
Dominican University of California (San Rafael, CA)
Eckerd College (St. Petersburg, FL)
Grand Valley State University (Grand Rapids, MI)
Idaho State University (Pocatello, ID)
Maryville University (St. Louis, MO)
Oklahoma City University (Oklahoma City, OK)
Queens University of Charlotte (Charlotte, NC)
Southern Oregon University (Ashland, OR)
St. Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA)
Concurrent University Enrollment
At some universities, Intensive English students may enroll in
classes for credit concurrently while completing their ELS
Language Centers studies. When a student takes university classes
for credit, he/she will pay the regular university tuition.
Students may visit college classes one time by arrangement without
a fee.The Academic Director at your Center can assist you with
this process.
The following institutions offer concurrent enrollment for credit:
Adelphi University (Garden City and Manhattan, NY)
Belmont University (Nashville, TN)
Berkeley College (White Plains, NY)
Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH)
College of Mount St.Vincent (New York-Riverdale, NY)
Concordia University (Portland, OR)
Dominican University (Chicago, IL)
Dominican University of California (San Rafael, CA)
Fairleigh Dickinson University (Teaneck, NJ)
Idaho State University (Pocatello, Idaho)
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (Indianapolis,
IN)
Oklahoma City University (Oklahoma City, OK)
Point Park University (Pittsburgh, PA)
Southern Polytechnic State University (Atlanta, GA)
St. Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA)
University of St.Thomas (St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN)
Johnson & Wales University (Denver, CO)
University of the Incarnate Word (San Antonio, TX)
English For Aviation
In cooperation with the School of Aeronautics at Florida Institute
of Technology in Melbourne, Florida, the ELS Language Centers
English for Aviation Program is designed for students who wish to
improve their communication skills in aviation-related English.
The aviation-specific curriculum familiarizes students with
English terminology to help you enroll in an aviation university,
pursue a career in airline management, customer service or seek
employment as a pilot, aviation maintenance technician or ground
crew member in your home country.
English for Aviation applicants must possess a minimum level of
Intermediate English proficiency.
Program Features
Three, 50-minute private lessons per day of aviation-related
English instruction and general aviation training, Monday - Friday
Three, 50-minute lessons per day in the Intensive English Program,
Monday - Friday
One lunch meeting per 2-week module with an instructor from the
School of Aeronautics
One “ride-along” on a training flight with a Florida Tech
instructor and student
Assistance in arranging flight lessons
(additional cost for lessons)
Elective Courses
Customize Your English Course with Elective Classes
ELS Language Centers’ Elective classes allow you to customize your
English Course. Students in Levels 104 and above may select
classes that provide extra practice in areas where you need more
work or of personal interest. Students enrolled in Intermediate
Levels (104 - 106) may take at least one elective per day while
students in Advanced and Masters Levels (107 and above) may take
two electives per day. Elective classes are available at all
Centers (minimum of 10 students required). Sample U.S. electives
include:
Business English -Language for Global Business
Open to Intensive and Semi-Intensive English students
If you are a businessperson or are considering a career with an
international focus, this elective is for you. Part of our
Intensive and Semi-Intensive programs, this course combines one
lesson per day of Business English with 3 or 5 general English
language lessons. Our experienced instructors use actual,
up-to-date business materials to increase your fluency and
accuracy in business situations.The Business English curriculum is
augmented by case studies and multimedia resources to focus on
business culture and real business environments. Improve and
expand your business English communication skills by:
Writing effective business letters and memos
Actively participating in mock business meetings
Giving business presentations
Mastering current business vocabulary, idioms and expressions. |
