Brochura ELS 2012

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only Els offErs:

460+ centers located throughout the USA, Canada and Australia

4Locations on more than 50 university campuses and inkey city centers

4A wide range o programs and services

4Highly qualifed teachers

4ELS certifcation accepted as proo o English profciency by morethan 650 universities

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Over 50 Years of Leadership in International Education

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WelcomeDear StuDent,In 2011, ELS celebrated 50 years helping international students master English while living immersed in a new

culture. More than one million students rom 140 dierent nations have learned English at ELS Language Centers

on university campuses and exciting cities in 11 countries and 87 dierent locations.

Studying at ELS will change your lie and will open doors or you. While attending ELS you will make riends rom around the world, and the

language uency and communication skills you will learn will prepare you to be successul in your studies and in your uture career. At ELS

you will become a Global Citizen.

ELS is the leading worldwide provider o English programs oered on university campuses. On-campus, living together with domestic students

and international students rom around the globe, you will enjoy sports, libraries, concerts, social and cultural events each day which enrich

your study experience while enjoying new riends who will be your international network or a lietime.

ELS is a leading provider o International Pathways. Our ELS Certifcate is respected

by more than 650 colleges and universities around the world as ulflling their

English profciency requirement or admission. ELS University Admission Services

can help you apply or conditional admission BEFOREyou have mastered English

so that you can plan your pathway to study abroad beore leaving your own country,

and you can be sure you will enter your chosen university when you complete the

English profciency requirement by graduating rom ELS.

ELS provides you International Pathways to success and whether you study abroad

or vacation, to improve your skills or business, or to pursue study at a college or

university, ELS will provide you a riendly and supportive environment, excellent

English instruction and an experience you will remember or a lietime.

eLS iS your internationaL pathway to SucceSS!

Mark W. Harris

President and CEO

ELS Educational Services, Inc.

Letter from the President|1

Letter from the preSiDent

Contents

about eLS

1 .............Letter rom the President2 .............Study English and Have Fun4 .............Quality Ins truction

our programS6 .............General English7 ............. English or Academic Purposes8 .............Semi-Intensive Eng lish10 ........... CELTA Teacher Training Certifcate Program12. ..........Business Eng lish13. .......... Executive English Programs14. .......... Complete Prep Program or the TOEFL iBT16. .......... Vacation Learning Programs18. .......... Junior Camp Programs

our curricuLum

20. .......... Classes and Level Progression21. .......... Certifcates o Achievement22. .......... ELS Language Technology Centers23. .......... Testing

for univerSity bounD StuDentS24. .......... Pathways to University Admission25. .......... University Admission Services26. .......... University Study Options27. .......... Academic Year Abroad in the USA

28. ........houSing o ptionS

30. ........eLS u niteD StateS center LocationS

30. ........internationaL StuDy optionS

61. ........eLS canaDa LocationS

62. ........eLS in china

63. ........eLS in auStraLia



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MORE THAN JUST ENGLISH

Have fun and make friends!Youll learn so much more than justEnglish with ELS!

Your time at ELS will be one o the most memorable events o your

lie. Besides learning the English language and culture both inside

and outside o the classroom, you will have the chance to meet and

become riends with other students rom around the world. These

lielong riends will have a lasting eect on your lie.

Scan to check out whatELS students have to say!

You can count on ELS!The kind and dedicated teachers and sta o ELS are there to help you

succeed. They guide you during class, assist in the Language

Technology Center and are always available to answer your questions.

They provide academic guidance and make sure that you are learning

English correctly.

2 | Study English and Have Fun

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Study English and Have Fun|3

Experience life abroad with yournewly developed English Skills!ELS creates many opportunities or you to come into contact with a

wide range o cultures and experiences outside o the classroom. You

can enjoy many exciting activities, such as trips to amusement parks

and sporting events, weekend outings, holiday parties and sightseeing.

The opportunity to live with local amilies lets you experience

a new culture rom a frst-hand point o view. I you choose to live ina dormitory or apartment, youll meet both native and international

students.

Broaden your point of viewAttending ELS will open up uture possibilities, introducing you to

new experiences and allowing you to become riends with people

rom around the world. Studying and living abroad will give you

plenty o opportunities to successully use your newly learned English

skills and the sel-assurance to enter any academic or social situation.

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ELS QUALITY INSTRUCTION

4 | ELS Quality Instruction

Highly Qualifed TeachersHigh StandardsAll ELS teachers are proessional educators trained in English

language instruction, with the majority holding Masters degrees.

Continual Training4ELS has established a clear process or, and continually invests in,

proessional growth or our qualifed and experienced teachers,

including requent in-class observations, peer mentoring and

monthly proessional-development workshops.

Dedicated Teachers4ELS is known or the dedication, skills and length o service o our

teachers. Many o our instructors have taught at ELS or 15 years

or more.

Active Participation in Proessional EducationCommunities4Many o the most experienced teachers at ELS, our Senior

Instructors and Instructional Specialists, are members o TESOL,

the international organization representing the English-as-a-Second

Language proession.

4ELS instructors are encouraged to participate in proessional

organizations and conerences and are recognized or doing so.

ELS instructors and administrators have delivered 45 academic

presentations at the annual international TESOL Conerence during

the past fve years alone.

Recognition4ELS Instructor Judith Dillon received the award or Excellence in

Teaching rom TESOL.

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I have enjoyed the Structure and Speaking Practice

class a lot, because I learned new vocabulary and

grammar. My second favorite class was Reading and

Writing; it helped me improve my reading speed and

I also learned new words.

CHIEN-YU CHEN, TAIWAN

Excellent CurriculumELS proprietary textbooks and materials are proven

to be highly eective, and distinguish ELS as the

leader among English schools.

The ELS curriculum is rereshed and improved regularly

with input rom our most experienced instructors.

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ELS provides quality instruction in listening, speaking, reading and writing. No matter which program a student selects, ELS will provide

placement testing upon arrival, and place the student in one o our 12 profciency levels (Levels 101 through 112). Depending on the program,

each level consists o 15 to 30 class hours weekly o teacher-led instruction. Each session is our weeks in duration. Each level includes class

work, individualized tasks in the Language Technology Center, homework, quizzes, written essays and a fnal level test. Classroom participation

is an important part o our program.

At the end o each 4-week session, those students who have successully met the requirements or that level will progress to the next ELS

level o study and immediately begin the new session.

Students can begin their ELS program on any one o the 26 starting dates each year and can choose to study or any number o4-week sessions. Those students who complete Level 112 o the intensive English or Academic Purposes program will receive our

Level 112 Certifcate o Completion. This ofcial document is accepted as proo o English profciency or admission at more than

650 colleges and universities in the USA and Canada.

Core Classes|5

Core ClassesThe ELS curriculum is centered on core classes which are common

to the Intensive English Programs English or Academic Purposes

and General English as well as Semi-Intensive English, American

Explorer, Business English and the Complete Prep Program or the

TOEFL iBT. These classes are the essential building blocks or

successul language learning.

Levels may be grouped into Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and

Masters to allow students o similar abilities and interests to study

together. When levels are combined, each student is tracked and

evaluated according to his or her specifc level in the program.

Core classes are structured to incorporate all vital areas o English

language learning. This provides students with well-balanced

instruction in all English language skills.

Structure and Speaking Practice: This class includes instruction inspeaking, listening, grammar and vocabulary.

Reading and Writing: This class concentrates on the developmento comprehensive reading and writing accuracy and also reinorces

learning rom other skill areas.

Language Technology Center: Technology-supported learning inour Language Technology Centers allows students to concentrate

on their individual learning needs and objectives. Students also

have access to the Internet in order to complete research projects.

Skills Enhancement ClassesSkills Enhancement Classes are available to the Intensive English

Programs students. While the choice o classes varies rom location to

location, all ELS Centers oer Skills Enhancement Classes that appeal

to a variety o interests, and ocus on students specifc needs.

Skills Enhancement Classes or students studying in the

English or Academic Purposes program include:

Beginner students: Conversation, Vocabulary and ListeningComprehension

Intermediate students: One class will ocus on generalcommunication skills such as American Idioms or Real World

Listening and a second class will ocus on academic literacyskills such as Intermediate Academic Writing and University

Preparation Skills.

Advanced and Masters students: Both classes will ocus onacademic skills such as Listening and Note-taking,

Advanced Academic Writing and Speech and Debate.

Skills Enhancement Classes or students studying in the

General English program include:

Beginner students: Conversation, Vocabulary and ListeningComprehension

Intermediate students: Real World Listening, American Cultureand Vocabulary Development

Advanced and Masters students: Current Events, Public Speaking,American Slang, and Film and Discussion

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General English Sample Class Schedule

BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED MASTERS

(101-103) (104-106) (107-109) (110-112)

8:30-9:20 Structure/Speaking Structure/Speaking Language Technology Reading/Writing

Practice Practice Center

9:30-10:20 Structure/Speaking Structure/Speaking Reading/Writing Language Technology


10:30-11:20 Language Technology Reading/Writing Structure/Speaking Language Studies

Center Practice

11:30-12:20 Reading/Writing Language Technology Structure/Speaking Language Studies

Center Practice

12:20-1:30 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

1:30-2:30 Pronunciation & Compelling Media Writing* Creative Writing*

Conversation* Conversations*

2:40-3:45 Vocabulary in Use* Listening with Film and Discussion* American Slang*

Confdence*

*Exact courses offered at each location may vary. Additional courses that may be offered include: Communication through Video, What Makes America Ti ck,English for Business, Public Speaking, Real World Listening, American Ways and more.

**Skills Enhancement Classes meet for 60 and 65 minutes Monday through Thursday. This gives students the same amount of class time each week as theirmorning classes, but allows for free afternoons every Friday.

ELS offers two Intensive English Programs of study to meet your needs:General English

English for Academic Purposes

Nobod nows what o want better than o do. Now o can decide what o want to std and select the program that best fts or

needs and goals. Both intensive programs o std se the proven commnicative approach to langage learning. This approach maes or

livel, interactive classes with a wide range o activities. These will challenge or abilities and allow o to have n while developing all

langage sills. Corses or both programs meet or 30 lessons per wee, so o are certain to learn icl.

With two programs o std to choose rom, o tell s where o want or English to tae o, and we will help get o there!

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMS

6 | General English

General EnglishThe intensive General English program gives you the

opportunity to improve your English by focusing on the skills you

will need to communicate well in everyday business and social

settings. The four morning classes focus on the listening, speaking,

reading and writing skills needed to communicate effectively in

English. The two afternoon Skills Enhancement Classes let you apply

what you learn in the morning in a communicative and natural

setting. You have the opportunity to learn more about the native

culture, improve your vocabulary and use of idioms, and conduct

meaningful and productive conversations.

Whether you want to improve your English language skills for your

job, to better enjoy your travels or just to converse in a languageunderstood the world over the General English program is perfect

for you. Learning English has never been so enjoyable! A typical

program is shown below.

NuMBER O LEVELS12 levels: 101 to 112 (Beginner to Masters)

NuMBER O LESSONS PER WEEk30 lessons (50 minutes per lesson) **

NuMBER O WEEkS OR EACH LEVEL4 weeks (each session covers 1 level)

TuITION$1,650 per session

COuRSE CuRRICuLuMDevelopment o all key language skills and elements:listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation andvocabulary

Students practice conversation and other speaking skillsusing practical, real-world English. They learn to write withaccuracy and eectiveness, develop strategic listening skillsand improve their use o grammar.

Skills Enhancement Classes allow students to customize theirprogram to suit individual interests. Sample classes includeAmerican Idioms, American Film, Current Events andAmerican Culture*. Choices vary by location.

In our modern Language Technology Centers, students workon their individual language skills and objectives throughtechnology-supported learning.

Contact America! provides students with regularopportunities to meet with native English speakers, listen toguest lecturers and participate in local excursions.

NuMBER O START DATES ANNuALLy26 start dates

MAxIMuM NuMBER O STuDENTS PER CLASS15 students - Structure and Speaking Practice, LanguageStudies, Reading and Writing classes

20 students Skills Enhancement Classes

AGE REquIREMENTSAge varies by center and housing option. See application ormore details.

PROGRAM AVAILABILITyAll Centers, except the ollowing: Bristol, Clemson, GrandForks, Grand Rapids, Laramie, Plymouth, Pocatello, Ruston,Tampa

(The only intensive program oered by these centers is theEnglish or Academic Purposes program; see Center profle oradditional programs available at that Center.)

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Academic

English for Academic Purposes Sample Class Schedule*


(101-103) (104-106) (107-109) (110-112)

8:30-9:20 Structure/Speaking Structure/Speaking Language Technology Reading/Writing


9:30-10:20 Structure/Speaking Structure/Speaking Reading/Writing Language Technology


10:30-11:20 Language Technology Reading/Writing Structure/Speaking Language Studies

Center Practice

11:30-12:20 Reading/Writing Language Technology Structure/Speaking Language Studies

Center Practice

12:20-1:30 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH1:30-2:30 Pronunciation & Compelling Advanced Academic Academic Listening*

Conversation* Conversations* Vocabulary*

2:40-3:45 Beginning Writing* Intermediate Academic Listening & Note-taking* Speech and Debate*

Writing*

*Exact courses offered at each location may vary. Additional courses that may be offered include: University Prep, Summarizing and Paraphrasing, AdvancedWriting Workshop, Developing Vocabulary Skills, Advanced Presentations, Academic Skills (Intermediate and Advanced) and more.

**Skills Enhancement Classes meet for 60 and 6 5 minutes Monday through Thursday. This gives students the same amount of class time each week as theirmorning classes, but allows for free afternoons every Friday.

English for Academic Purposes

Studying at a college or university outside o your home country isvery demanding and requires a high level o English profciency. The

intensive English for Academic Purposes program gives students the

opportunity to ocus on the academic skills they will need to succeed

in their pursuit o higher education.

English for Academic Purposes students beneft rom our hours o

morning classes designed to build a oundation or communicative

competency: two lessons o Structure and Speaking Practice (or

Language Studies), one lesson o Reading and Writing and one lesson

in our Language Technology Center. In the aternoon, students study

or two hours in our Skills Enhancement Classes. These classes are

designed to build on the core skills taught in the morning classes.

Skills Enhancement Classes or the beginner level students (Levels

101 103) ocus on basic oral and written communication skills. Theygive students a chance to practice and gain skill with the content

taught in their morning classes.

Starting at the intermediate levels (Levels 104 106), the English

for Academic Purposes students begin to ocus on academic literacy

skills. One Skills Enhancement Class each day is dedicated to

academic preparation, while the second class ocuses on general

English skills. Once these students reach the low-advanced level (107),

both aternoon Skills Enhancement Classes are typically dedicated

to improving academic reading, writing, listening and speaking

skills. Because the academic preparation begins at an early level, and

complements the core English skills taught in the morning, students

acquire a high level o English profciency and are well prepared or

academic study.

When students complete Level 112 o the English for Academic

Purposes program, they receive a certifcate that shows that they have

ulflled the English language requirement at more than 650 colleges

and universities.

Enl o Aade Ppoe tdent an an adantae.

Onl tee tdent an:

Apply or conditional admission to any o our 650+ partner

universities

Get one ree conditional application to any o our Host Institutions

Receive ree university counseling while studying at ELS

Receive an academic transcript

4Receive one hour a week o EAP Expansion classes

(students in Levels 101 - 103)

4Receive a certifcate o completion that ulflls the English

language requirement at any o our partner schools

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NumbEr Of LEvELs

12 levels: 101 to 112 (Beginner to Masters)NumbEr Of LEssONs PEr WEEk30 lessons (50 minutes per lesson) **

NumbEr Of WEEks fOr EAch LEvEL4 weeks (each session covers 1 level)

TuiTiON$1,730 per session

cOursE curricuLumDevelopment o all key language skills and elements:listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation andvocabulary

Students practice conversation and other speaking skillsusing practical, real-world English. They learn to write with

accuracy and eectiveness, develop strategic listening skillsand improve their use o grammar.

Skills Enhancement Classes target the academic skillsstudents need to succeed in higher education. Studentsbeneft rom targeted development o skills important oruniversity success. In Levels 107 112, two hours a day willocus on academic reading, writing, listening, speaking,presentations and note-taking skills.

In our modern Language Technology Centers, students workon their individual language skills and objectives throughtechnology-supported learning.

Contact America! provides students with regularopportunities to meet with native English speakers, visitand observe university courses, listen to guest lecturers andparticipate in local trips.

NumbEr Of sTArT DATEs ANNuALLy26 start dates

mAximum NumbEr Of sTuDENTs PEr cLAss15 students - Structure and Speaking Practice, LanguageStudies, Reading and Writing classes

20 students Skills Enhancement Classes

AgE rEquirEmENTsAge varies by center and housing option. See application ormore details.

PrOgrAm AvAiLAbiLiTyAll centers. Students who wish to apply or ConditionalAdmission to any university in the ELS UniversityConditional Admission Network must enroll in the ELS English

or Academic Purposes program and apply to the universityo their choice through the ELS University Admission Servicesdepartment. Conditional Letters o Admission (CLAs) areonly issued to applicants in the ELS English or AcademicPurposes track.
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Semi-intenSive engliSh Program

8| Semi-Intensive English

Semi-Intensive English ProgramThe ELS Semi-Intensive English Program is perfect for students who

want to learn English while also having time to visit local cities and

attractions. Students take classes in the morning and have afternoons

free to explore and use their improving English.

number of levelS

12 levels: 101 to 112 (Beginner to Masters)

number of leSSonS Per Week

20 lessons (50 minutes per lesson)

number of WeekS for each level

4 weeks (each session covers 1 level)

tuition

$1,350 per session

courSe curriculum

Development of all key language skills and elements:listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation andvocabulary

Students practice conversation and other speaking skillsusing practical, real-world English. They learn to write withaccuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skillsand improve their use of grammar.

Students work on their individual language skills andobjectives through technology-supported learning in ourmodern Language Technology Centers.

Contact America! provides students with regularopportunities to meet with native English speakers, visit andobserve university courses, listen to guest lecturers andparticipate in local excursions.

number of Start DateS annually

26 start datesmaximum number of StuDentS Per claSS

15 students Structure and Speaking Practice, LanguageStudies, Reading and Writing classes

age requirementS

Age varies by center and housing option. See application formore details.

Program availability

All centers, except ELS/Juilliard and ELS/Tampa

Semi-Intensive

Semi-Intensive English Sample Class Schedule


(101-103) (104-106) (107-109) (110-112)

8:30-9:20 Language Technology Language Technology Reading/Writing Reading/Writing

Center Center

9:30-10:20 Reading/Writing Reading/Writing Language Technology Language Technology

Center Center

10:30-11:20 Structure/Speaking Structure/Speaking Structure/Speaking Language Studies

Practice Practice Practice



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Counselor Connect

Contact your local ELS authorized Counseling Agent now to schedule

a face-to-face academic advising appointment.

Whether you are planning to attend a college or university, need

English to advance in your career or simply want to improve your

English, ELS can help you reach your goals. Find an ELS authorizedCounseling Agent in your country to guide you through this

important process.

Visit www.ELS.edu and click on the Counselor Connect tab.Select your country.

Select your city.

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CELTA

CELTA TEAChEr TrAining CErTifiCATE ProgrAm

10 | CELTA Teacher Training Certifcate Program

Catapult your career as an Englishas a Second Language teachingprofessional!Earn the prestigious CELTA certifcate. The ELS Language Center in

Seattle, Washington now oers the Cambridge Certifcate in English

Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). The CELTA Teacher Training

Certifcate program is designed or people with little or no experience

in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). This 120-hour course

covers all aspects o ESL instruction including language analysis,

lesson planning, methodology, classroom management andproessional development. The CELTA program also includes a

practical teaching component in a real ESL classroom. The CELTA

certifcate is recognized around the world as a symbol o

quality teaching and is a great way to get you started on your

career in teaching ESL.

f e at ctact: ELS Lauae Cetes/Seattle;

eal: [email protected]

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SecondGeneration

Miss Turkey

Miss Turkey Attended ELS New YorkELS Language Centers was the proud sponsor o Miss Turkey 2009.

ELS sponsored the English studies o Miss Turkey 2009 (as well as

the top our runners-up). This oered the nalists the opportunity to

deepen their knowledge o English, and experience living within the

United States.

The winner o the Miss Turkey 2009 competition, Ms. Ebru Sam,

took advantage o this once-in-a-lietime opportunity, attending

the ELS Center in New York (Manhattan). She was excited about the

opportunity to attend a school in the United States and to increase her

English fuency.

Ms. Sam said her motivations to improve her English were not

only to assist her in her personal lie, but also to succeed in her

proession when she competes on an international level. Additionally,

the riendships that she has made will last a lietime.

ELS Language Centers is very happy and honored to have had

Miss Turkey 2009 as a student and uture member o the ELS

Alumni Network.

Second Generation at ELSIt Runs in the Family!

More than 30 years ago, Karl Oberrauch attended ELS at Wagner

College in Staten Island, New York. He went on to graduate rom

Columbia University with an MBA and became a successul

businessman in Italy.

In the autumn o 2010, ELS/New York (Manhattan) students Claudia

and Carol Oberrauch did not have to persuade their ather to allow

them to study abroad: Karl enthusiastically enrolled his daughters

at ELS in order to improve their English language skills!

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Business english

12 | Business English

Business English: Communicatewith Confdence in BusinessTo be successul in todays multilingual work environment, business

proessionals must be able to communicate confdently, accurately

and eectively in English-speaking situations.

Business English instructors work with students to build their

business skills through practice in a controlled setting using

interactive instructional tools such as role-plays and simulations.

numBer of levels

7 levels: 106 to 112 (High Intermediate to Masters)

numBer of lessons per Week

30 group lessons (50 minutes per lesson) Monday Friday,with Friday aternoons ree. 20 lessons in General Englishskills and 10 lessons in Business English*

numBer of Weeks for each level

4 weeks (each session covers 1 level)

TuiTion

$1,650 per session

course curriculum

The ELS Business English Program covers the ollowing skills:giving presentations, participating in meetings, negotiatingagreements, explaining and deending positions and usingbusiness vocabulary and inormal expressions in work-relatedconversations. Students also practice important writing skillssuch as reporting and summarizing.

The ELS Business English curriculum includes 30 lessonsper week o classroom instruction and practice in all keylanguage skills: speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary,reading and writing.

The program consists o three unique one-session moduleso instruction, with our weeks o instruction per module.In each module, students will research, prepare and give anoral presentation, lead and actively participate in simulatedmeetings, deend a position taken or an argument presented,

read and discuss case studies, business news and otherauthentic business literature. Students may register or one,two or all three modules.

Individual capabilities and goals are addressed throughtechnology-supported learning in the ELS LanguageTechnology Centers.

numBer of sTarT DaTes annually

26 start dates

maximum numBer of sTuDenTs per class

15 students Structure and Speaking, Language Studies,Reading and Writing classes

20 students Business English classes

minimum level requiremenT

An ELS Level 106 (High Intermediate) minimum profciency isrequired. Proo o profciency may be submitted in the ormo a score o 46 on the TOEFL iBT, 453 on the TOEFL PBT,550 on the TOEIC or IELTS Band 4.0.

program availaBiliTy

New York (Manhattan), New YorkSan Francisco - Downtown, CaliorniaWashington, DC

Business

Business English Sample Class Schedule*

HIGH

INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED MASTERS

(ELIGIBLE AT 106) (107-109) (110-112)

8:30-9:20 Structure/Speaking Reading/Writing Language Technology

Practice Center

9:30-10:20 Structure/Speaking Structure/Speaking Reading/Writing

Practice Practice

10:30-11:20 Language Technology Structure/Speaking Language Studies

Center Practice

11:30-12:20 Reading/Writing Structure/Speaking Language StudiesPractice

12:20-1:30 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

1:30-2:30 Business English Business English Business English

2:40-3:45 Business English Business English Business English

*Afternoon classes meet for 60 and 65 minutes Monday through Thursday. This gives students the same amount of class time each week astheir morning classes, but allows for free afternoons every Friday.

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Executive EnglishThe value o being able to communicate in English is something that

successul executives and proessionals understand. ELS oers several

unique program options to help busy proessionals learn English and

achieve the proessional growth they want.

English for ExecutivesGroup and One-to-One Instruction

The English or Executives Program is intended or junior andmid-level proessionals who want to combine general English practice

along with career-specifc communication training. The English or

Executives Program consists o our 50-minute interactive group

lessons, combined with our regular morning program classes and

three personalized 50-minute one-to-one lessons each day. The course

length may be two or our weeks, beginning on any o the 26

year-round Intensive English program start dates. ELS will provide

assistance with housing arrangements when requested.

Super Intensive English

One-to-One InstructionThe ELS Super Intensive English Program is the astest way to

improve English profciency. This course combines highly

concentrated, one-to-one instruction and a curriculum targeted

specially to the participants needs. Courses are individually designed,

based upon level o English ability and desired language use and

outcomes, as well as the time available or study. This program can

begin on any Monday and may last or one week to our weeks or

more. The Super Intensive Program consists o 20, 30 or 45 private,

50-minute lessons each week. This program is taught on a Monday

to Friday schedule. ELS will provide assistance with housing

arrangements when requested.

Super Intensive PlusOne-to-One Instruction

For maximum results in just one week, the Super Intensive

Plus Program is the best choice or a busy executive. This very

demanding course consists o 70 lessons, each o which lasts or 50

minutes. Combined in-class instruction and out-o-class cultural

activities generally are taught rom Monday through Sunday. Super

Intensive Plus is ideal in preparation or an important business

presentation or meeting in an English-speaking situation. Because o

the intense pace o this program, intermediate English skill is highly

recommended. ELS will provide assistance with housing arrangements

when requested.

English for Executives Programs|13

Program Availability

(Reqess fr addal lcas ca be csdered.)

Atlanta, Georgia

Boston - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Boston - Newton, Massachusetts

Chicago, Illinois

Denver, Colorado

Honolulu, Hawaii

Houston, Texas

Houston - Clear Lake, Texas

Nashville, Tennessee

New York (Manhattan), New York

New York (Riverdale), New York

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Orlando, Florida

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

San Diego, California

San Francisco - Downtown, California

Santa Barbara, California

Santa Monica, California

Seattle, Washington

St. Paul, Minnesota

St. Petersburg, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Toronto, Ontario

Vancouver, British Columbia

Washington, DC

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ELS compLEtE prEp program for thE toEfL iBt

14 | Complete Prep Program for the TOEFL iBT

aieve yu ls! ELS tes pein ps ee yu

d yu bes!

Complete Prep Programfor the TOEFL iBTELS Language Centers, the world leader in campus-based English

language instruction, oers a 3-session Complete Prep Program or

the TOEFL iBT. (The program is available as a 3-session package, butstudents may also choose to take only one or two sessions o

the program.)

Students practice integrated reading and listening skills, improve

writing and speaking, and learn test-taking strategies to help them get

the score they need on the TOEFL iBT.

clee pe p e toEfL iBt inludes:

Complete 12-week prep course or the TOEFL iBT exam, with 30

lessons per week o intensive studies

Seat or the ofcial TOEFL iBT, taken in amiliar

surroundings at the end o the course at the ELS Center

Integrated academic skills curriculum, covering all

English-language skills needed or the TOEFL iBT

4ETS (Educational Testing Service) TOEFL Practice Online (TPO)

diagnostic test, taken each our-week session, with instant scoring

and eedback by ETS

Latest practice test materials integrated into lessons and

language lab

Most recent student textbooks or TOEFL iBT

ETS CriterionSM online writing evaluation service, with instant

scoring and eedback by ETS on writing samples

Please note: 8-week and 4-week programs are also available at

selected locations, but do not include a seat or the exam. For dates,

please see application or visit www.ELS.edu

cek wi yu ELS uized cunselin aen

(www.ELS.edu/ens) len e bu is .

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TOEFL

iBT

Complete Prep Program for the TOEFL iBTSample Class Schedule

ADVANCED MASTERS

(107-109) (110-112)

8:30-9:20 Structure/Speaking Practice TOEFL Reading/Writing

9:30-10:20 Structure/Speaking Practice TOEFL Practice in Lab

10:30-11:20 TOEFL Practice in Lab Language Studies

11:30-12:20 TOEFL Reading/Writing Language Studies

12:20-1:30 LUNCH LUNCH

1:30-2:30 TOEFL Prep TOEFL Prep

2:40-3:45 TOEFL Prep TOEFL Prep

*Afternoon classes meet for 60 and 65 minutes Monday through Thursday. This gives students the same amount of class time each week as theirmorning classes, but allows for free afternoons every Friday.

Number of LeveLs6 levels: 107 to 112 (Advanced to Masters)

Number of LessoNs per Week30 lessons (50 minutes per lesson)*

Number of Weeks for each LeveL/sessioN4 weeks

TuiTioN*Ranges rom $1,950 to $5,670 based on number oweeks or sessions4 weeks/1 session- $1,9508 weeks/2 sessions- $3,80012 weeks/3 sessions- $5,670

Program ee or the 12-week Complete Prep Program orthe TOEFL iBT includes tuition, materials, technology eeand seat or the ofcial TOEFL iBT. The 8-week and4-week Complete Programs or the TOEFL iBT include tuition,materials and technology ee only.

course curricuLumPrepare or the TOEFL iBT with six lessons per day!

Two lessons o Structure and Speaking Practice or LanguageStudies: ocus on listening, speaking, grammar skills andintegrated skills needed or the TOEFL iBT exam.

One lesson o TOEFL iBT Practice in the ELS LanguageTechnology Center: Take actual TOEFL iBT practice examsusing TOEFL iBT study materials and advanced listeningsotware. Receive an Individualized Learning Plan based onyour English profciency level on the placement tests and onTOEFL iBT goals. Also use ETS CriterionSM, an exclusivewriting program which provides instant eedback onyour perormance.

One lesson o TOEFL iBT Reading and Writing: Read, discussand write about a variety o reading selections.

Two lessons o TOEFL iBT Prep: Put your newly learned skillsto work by refning study techniques, discussing test-takingstrategies and practicing test ormats

Number of sTarT DaTes aNNuaLLy8 start dates

maximum Number of sTuDeNTs per cLass15 students or all classes

miNimum LeveL requiremeNT (high iNTermeDiaTe)ELS will accept one o the ollowing or admission to theprogram:-ELS Pre-Arrival Placement Test score o 107 or higher Seewww.ELS.edu or details

-Completion o ELS Level 106-Score o 52 on TOEFL iBT; 473 on TOEFL PBT; IELTS Band4.5

Note: All tests must have been taken within two years priorto ELS admission.

age requiremeNTsAge varies by center and housing option. See application ormore details.

program avaiLabiLiTyAtlanta, Georgia; Berkeley, Caliornia; Boston - Cambridge,Massachusetts; Boston - Newton, Massachusetts;Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio;Garden City, New York; Honolulu, Hawaii; Houston, Texas;La Verne, Caliornia; New York (Manhattan), New York;Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; San Diego, Caliornia; San

Francisco North Bay, Caliornia; Santa Barbara, Caliornia;Seattle, Washington; Teaneck, New Jersey; Washington, DC

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vacation Learning Programs

16 | Vacation Learning Programs

American Explorer ProgramEnjoy the Adventure

If you are planning a short vacation, and would like to

include some English classes, our American Explorer Program

is perfect for you. Study English in the morning and enjoy

the afternoons practicing your English while sightseeing and

visiting local attractions.

number of LeveLs

12 levels: 101 to 112 (Beginner to Masters)

number of Lessons Per Week

15 lessons (50 minutes per lesson), Monday Friday,with aternoons ree

number of Weeks for each LeveL

4 weeks

tuition

$1,290 per session

course curricuLum

Focus on Structure and Speaking Practice, Reading andWriting and Language Technology Center

accommodations

See specifc center or options

number of start dates annuaLLy

26 start dates

maximum number of students Per cLass

15 students Structure and Speaking Practice, Reading andWriting classes

age requirements

Age varies by center and housing option.See application or more details.

Program avaiLabiLityAll centers, except ELS/Juilliard and ELS/Tampa

American Explorer

American Explorer Sample Class Schedule


(101-103) (104-106) (107-109) (110-112)

8:30-9:20 Structure/Speaking Language Technology Structure/Speaking Language Studies

Practice Center Practice



10:30-11:20 Language Technology Structure/Speaking Reading/Writing Reading/Writing

Center Practice

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Summer @ The Juilliard School

Experience the Richness of New York City

at The Juilliard School

Participate in New York Citys vibrant cultural activities and enhance

your English at the same time.

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Number of LeveLs

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

Number of LessoNs per Week

16 or 18 lessons (50 minutes per lesson) Monday Thursday

Number of Weeks for each LeveL

3 weeks

TuiTioN

Ranges rom $1,390 to $1,480 (based on number o lessons)

course curricuLum

During the day, participants practice English with proessionalELS instructors.

Classes include General English and American Culture.

One day a week, usually on Fridays, excursions related toAmerican Culture classes are scheduled. Examples o feldtrips include the Museum o Modern Art, a tour o theFinancial District, Greenwich Village, United Nations, Museumo the Moving Image and a visit to the Smithsonian Museum

o the American Indian.

Includes Certifcate o Attendance

accommodaTioNs

Double occupancy dormitory accommodations (includingcaeteria meal allowance) or homestay option (breakast only)available

Number of sTarT daTes aNNuaLLy

2 start dates

maximum Number of sTudeNTs per cLass

15 students

age requiremeNTs

17 years o age and older

program avaiLabiLiTy

ELS/New York (Juilliard), New York. July 2 and July 23, 2012start dates
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Junior Camp programs

18 |Junior Camp Programs

I you are looking or an opportunity or your child to learn English, in a short-term ully packaged course where they can make riends romaround the world, then ELS Language Centers has a Junior Camp Program or you! All o our camp-style programs are specially designed or

the young learner. We combine the best parts o the academic experience with the areas social and cultural attractions. With beautiul and sae

campus locations, attentive and caring sta as well as a variety o program options, ELS is sure to have the ideal Junior Camp Program to ft

your childs needs.

January Youth Homestay 2012number of Weeks per module 3 weeks

number of levels Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

number of lessons per Week 16 lessons (50 minutes per lesson), 3 to 4 lessons per class day

maximum number of students per Class 15 students

tuition $3,395 (includes homestay) (this is valid or 2012 ONLY)Course CurriCulum General English and Conversation practice with proessional ELS instructors. TOEFL/SAT Prep elective or Advanced Levelstudents, daily homework assignments.

inCluded aCtivities and exCursions Shopping trips, Salvador Dal Museum, visits to an American school, Disneys Hollywood Studios,Disneys Magic Kingdom, Islands o Adventure and more! Weekends include picnic, other organized events with homestay amilies andBusch Gardens trip.

aCCommodations Homestay with an American amily; 2 students per amily

meal plan Families provide breakast and dinner each day and lunches on the weekend. On class days, students are provided lunch in thecampus caeteria. Students pay or meals taken during excursions.

other Complimentary features Roundtrip airport transers (Tampa International Airport), ELS t-shirt, Certifcate o Attendance andemergency medical insurance

age requirements 10 to 16 years o age

program availabilityELS/St. Petersburg, Florida (Eckerd College). January 8 28, 2012. Enrollment space limited.

2013 dates January 6 26, 2013

Junior Camp programs

Fun & Sun Campnumber of Weeks per module 4 weeks (with 3-week option)

number of levels Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

number of lessons per Week 15 lessons (50 minutes per lesson), 3 lessons per class day

maximum number of students per Class 15 students

tuition $4,670 (4 weeks); $3,845 (3 weeks)

Course CurriCulum General English and Conversation practice with proessional ELS instructors. TOEFL/SAT Prep elective or Advanced Levelstudents.

inCluded aCtivities and exCursions Arts and crats, organized sports, beach trips, shopping, pool parties, movie nights, tournaments and

more. Supervised ull-day excursions to Busch Gardens, Disneys Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, Islands o Adventure and more!aCCommodations Campus residence (double occupancy)

meal plan Daily meals taken in the campus caeteria. Meals taken o-campus while on outings are not included in program price.

other Complimentary features Roundtrip airport transers (Tampa International Airport), ELS t-shirt, Certifcate o Attendance andemergency medical insurance

age requirements 10 to 16 years o age

program availabilityELS/St. Petersburg, Florida (Eckerd College). June 24 July 21, 2012 (4-week program) or July 1 July 21, 2012(3-week program)

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Malibu Youth Camps I and IINumber of Weeks per module 3 weeks (2 modules available)

Number of levels Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

Number of lessoNs per Week 15 lessons (50 minutes per lesson), 3 lessons per class day

maximum Number of studeNts per Class 15 students

tuitioN $4,860

Course CurriCulum General English and Conversation practice with proessional ELS instructors. TOEFL/SAT Prep elective or Advanced Levelstudents.

iNCluded aCtivities aNd exCursioNs Supervised on-campus activities include sports, games and events with American teens. Late aternoonand evening activities include shopping, bowling, scavenger hunts and much more! Full-day excursions include Universal Studios, Knotts BerryFarm, Magic Mountain and a Los Angeles City Tour.

aCCommodatioNs Campus residence (double occupancy)

meal plaN Daily meals taken in the campus caeteria. Meals taken o-campus while on outings are not included in program price.

other ComplimeNtary features Roundtrip airport transers (Los Angeles International Airport), ELS t-shirt, Certifcate o Attendance andemergency medical insurance

age requiremeNts 10 to 16 years o age

program availabilityPepperdine University - Malibu, Caliornia. Module I: July 1 July 21, 2012 Module II: July 22-August 11, 2012

University Preparation Program in MalibuNumber of Weeks per module 3 weeks

Number of levels Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced



tuitioN $4,860

Course CurriCulum Specialized courses combining general English with a ocus on the American university system, with proessionalELS instructors. TOEFL/SAT Prep elective or Advanced Level students.

iNCluded aCtivities aNd exCursioNs Supervised on-campus activities include games, team-building activities and events with Americanteens. Late aternoon and evening activities include school visits, shopping, educational feld trips, and scavenger hunts. Supervised ull-dayexcursions include Universal Studios, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain and a Los Angeles City Tour. (Weekend activities are combined withstudents participating in Module II o the Malibu Youth Camp.)

aCCommodatioNs

Campus residence (double occupancy)meal plaN Daily meals taken in the campus caeteria. Meals taken o-campus while on outings are not included in program price.

other ComplimeNtary features Roundtrip airport transers (Los Angeles International Airport), ELS t-shirt, Certifcate o Attendance andemergency medical insurance

age requiremeNts 14 to 16 years o age

program availabilityPepperdine University Malibu, Caliornia. July 22 August 11, 2012

Canadian Summer and Winter Youth Programsprogram duratioN From 2-8 weeks



tuitioN TBD Canadian dollars per week, with 2-week minimum

Course CurriCulum Weekly themes which ocus on areas o interest to young people, including popular culture, music, ood & healthand technology.

iNCluded aCtivities aNd exCursioNs Educational Field Trip every Wednesday aternoon; Social Activity every Friday aternoon

aCCommodatioNs Homestay; other accommodations can be arranged

meal plaN All homestay participants must be ull-board (3 meals per day)

other ComplimeNtary features ELS t-shirt and Certifcate o Attendance. Internet access included ree o charge (i requested atapplication) or Homestay participants.

other requiremeNts Medical insurance and round-trip transer are mandatory, but not included in program price.

age requiremeNtsYouth Learners: 9 to 12 years o age (summer only); Teen Program: 13 to 17 years o age (summer and winter)

program availabilityELS/Vancouver 2-week winter sessions begin weekly between January 3, 2012 and February 13, 2012;2-week summer sessions begin weekly between June 25, 2012 and August 7, 2012 (minimum enrollment o two weeks or all programs)

Please visit www.ELS.edu for updates on upcoming programs and exciting new courses!
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112

111

110

Can speak and understand English with ease Is procient enough in reading and

writing to satisy proessional and universityrequirements

Is prepared to begin a our-yearcollege or university degree program

Can conduct business competently inEnglish

109

108

Is prepared or most social situations Knows the meaning o a wide range o

idioms Can maintain extended conversations with

native speakers

Can earn college credit, or enrollconcurrently in a university

Is prepared to enter a two-year college

108

107

Can use English with growing accuracy andfuency, including reading and writing

Can participate ully in most conversations

Is qualied to take a University CerticateProgram at participating ELS locations

Can conduct business in English on a basiclevel

106

105

Can communicate acts and opinions Is learning to discuss and argue in a

culturally acceptable way

Can begin the Complete Prep Program orthe TOEFL iBT or Business English Program

105

104

Understands most questions and statementsat normal speaking speed

Can carry on conversations with nativespeakers

Can use English to shop, order ood in

restaurants and ask or directions

103

102

Has a basic ability to communicate ineveryday situations

Can understand English when spoken slowlyand clearly

Knows a ew words and phrases Can respond to simple questions and

directions

102

101

Level Ablty Upon Completon Optons Upon Completon

These abilities and options apply to both Intensive English Programs: English or AcademicPurposes and General English.

These abilities and options apply to English or Academic Purposes and Business Englishstudents, who receive more reading and writing as part o a balanced curriculum.

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OUR CLASSES AND LEVEL PROgRESSiON

20 |Classes and Level Progression

The ELS curriculum organizes your English learning into 12 levels o profciency.

Each level can be completed in a our-week session in an Intensive English Program.
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Certifcates o Achievement|21

Certifcates o AchievementYou will receive one or more certifcates upon successul completion o each level o your studies with ELS. The Academic Report is our ofcial,

detailed progress report designed in the same style as many university transcripts. More than 600 universities, colleges and career schools accept

graduation rom an advanced level o ELS as meeting the English language requirement or admission. Our certifcates serve as proo o your

achievements and are something you will keep and value orever.

*Certiicate o Completion requires a minimum o 12 weeks o study

as a student in Intensive English Masters levels.

Acac Rpr

Ofcial transcript (available on request) n

Certifcate o Profciency

Profciency at Advanced Level 112 n n

Crfca Cp*

Completion o Level 112 - English or Academic Purposes

Completion o Level 112 - General English

Certifcate o Promotion

Completion o Beginning, Intermediaten

or Advanced Levels

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Confrms the students attendance at ELS n n n

Crfca Parcpa

College Certifcate Program n

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semi-intensiveenglish

The ELS Advantageels textbooksStudents in all levels keep their textbooks or their core listening and speakingclasses (called SSP or LS). Students are encouraged to write notes in these books,and highlight key words to help reinorce learning. Students in Levels 101-109 keeptheir reading and writing books as well. Students in higher-level classes work romclass sets o books while completing their own research projects. The ELS-brandedtextbooks are requently revised to reect the very latest materials rom the mostrespected authors in the ESL feld. The books use content rom Pearson Longman,

the worlds largest and best-known publisher o ESL materials.

stAndARdized level ComPletion testingELS, in partnership with Chauncey Group o ETS, has developed exclusive levelcompletion tests that accurately measure a students abilities upon completingeach ELS level. ETS is the developer o the SAT, GRE, TOEFL, TOEIC and otherstandardized tests. The ELS standardized tests are updated as changes are madeto the ELS curriculum.
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22| ELS Language Technology Centers

ELS Language Technology CentersYour Personalized Learning Plan!

ELS has designed a learning environment or you that not only

complements live classes, but does much more. Language Technology

Centers (LTC) are available at all ELS locations*. The LTC incorporates

computer-supported learning with classroom instruction to make

the most o your class time. Students receive individualized

learning plans, specialized content and support, and attention to

specifc language challenges.

ELS Language Technology Centers give you the opportunity to work

on those aspects o your English skills which require the most

attention, such as vocabulary development, reading and listening

comprehension, and pronunciation. Specially trained instructors will

create an Individual Learning Plan with you, based on your skills.

Instructors are in the Language Technology Center to supervise

student learning and assist by answering questions while they

monitor your work rom a central console. You will beneft rom

repeated practice through exercises and immediate eedback on how

well you are doing. Progress indicators will show exactly what is

being learned and how successully.

Because students in Language Technology Centers study at

individual stations by means o Individual Learning Plans, the labs

can accommodate 20-40 learners comortably. Portolios and program

records keep track o activities and programs.

*Except ELS/Juilliard

Language TechnoLogy cenTer FeaTures:

Latest-model personal computers with fat panel monitors

and the ability to record students voices

General English learning programs that develop listening,speaking, reading and pronunciation skills

Grammar programs that explain important concepts inmany dierent, easy-to-understand ormats

Advanced listening programs that are based on realuniversity lectures and presentations

Pronunciation programs or practice in individual sounds,intonation and stress

Business English programs with authentic content romcurrent business publications and practice scenarios

TOEFL Prep listening excerpts designed to amiliarizestudents with the content and ormat o the challengingTOEFL iBT

Internet research capability or classroom projectsand research papers
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Testing |23

Pre-Arrival TestingTo help you better plan or your studies, ELS has created a Pre-Arrival

Test (PAT). The PAT is a quick, economical and easy way to determineyour current English profciency. With that inormation in hand, you

will know approximately how much time you will need to complete a

course o study at ELS. (Final level placement will be determined by

the ELS placement test, which is given to all students upon arrival at

the ELS center.) You will also know in advance whether you qualiy

or advanced-level courses oered by ELS, such as the Complete Prep

Program or the TOEFL iBT.

The PAT evaluates your grammar, listening, speaking and writing

abilities in 30 to 50 minutes, online. You will receive immediate,

computer-generated eedback on your grammar and listening skills

ater completing the test. You will get teacher-generated eedback on

your speaking and writing skills within 72 hours ater taking the test.

To fnd out more and locate the nearest ELS representative oeringthe PAT, go to www.ELS.edu/PAT or more inormation.

TOEIC TestingThe Test o English or International Communication (TOEIC) is the

test widely accepted by corporations and government agencies around

the world. ELS oers the TOEIC Exam at the ollowing Centers:

Chicago, Houston, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Seattle and St. Paul.

Students can register or and take the ofcial TOEIC test at these

locations.

TOEFL TestingTOEFL iBT is the latest version o the ETS English profciency test

designed to assess English language skills in academic settings. The

test, delivered through a secure Internet-based platorm, emphasizes

integrated communication skills and communicative competence.

Nearly one million people take the TOEFL test annually as part o

their application to 6,000 universities around the world.

ELS Language Centers is the largest provider o TOEFL iBT testing in

the United States. Students can now take the ofcial TOEFL test at

any ELS Language Center* in the United States. In addition, the ELS

Complete Prep Program or the TOEFL iBT is an excellent way to

prepare completely and thoroughly or the test, and includes areserved seat or the TOEFL iBT or students enrolled in a ull

12-week program.

*Except ELS/Juilliard

IELTS TestingRecognition o IELTS scores has grown very rapidly; now, there

are thousands o universities that accept this credential. ELS oersmore IELTS examinations than any other organization in the United

States. I you wish to qualiy or university admission through an

IELTS score, you can take the test in any o the ollowing ELS

locations: Atlanta, Boston Cambridge, Boston Newton, Charlotte,

Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Grand Rapids, Honolulu, Houston,

Indianapolis, La Verne, Las Vegas, Melbourne, Nashville,

New Haven, New York (Manhattan), Oklahoma City, Orlando,

Pittsburgh, Portland, Ruston, San Antonio, San Diego,

San Francisco Downtown, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica,

St. Louis, St. Paul, St. Petersburg and Teaneck.

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PAThwAyS To UNIvERSITy ADMISSIoN

24 | Pathways to University Admission

Gain Admission to Collegesand Universities with ELSThroughout its history, ELS has helped tens o thousands o

international students to achieve their dream o earning a college or

university degree in the United States and, more recently, Canada. Our

demanding English language programs and strategic campus locations

make ELS the perect preparation or university studies.

ELS has agreements with more than 650 colleges and universities that

accept completion o a specifed level o the ELS English or Academic

Purposes program as meeting the English profciency requirement or

admission.

Students can take advantage o these agreements through reecounseling at our centers or by using our comprehensive university

admission services through their counseling agency.

ELS ComprehensiveUniversity Admission ServicesELS University Admission Services can help you to fnd the right

college or university beore you leave your country.

ELS ers te lling serices t assist u:

Uniersit Agreements You can beneft rom the more than

650 agreements that ELS has with colleges and universities toprovide conditional admission beore you have proo o your

English profciency.

4Cnditinal Admissin ELS helps to secure conditional admission

or students who wish to choose their school, but who are lacking

proo o English profciency. This applies to Associate, Bachelors,

Masters and Doctoral degrees.

DcumentPr cessing ELS handles all your applications and

correspondence to the school(s) selected.

4Ntifcatin ELS notifes you o your conditional admission and

orwards acceptance materials to your counseling agency or you.

Adising ELS has a team o Higher Education experts who

help students select the institutions that best meet their

educational goals.

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University Admission services

Find the Right Collegeor University Online

www.UniversityGuideOnline.orgTo learn more about the colleges and universities that cooperate with

ELS or conditional admission, visit www.UniversityGuideOnline.org.

You will fnd a comprehensive Higher Education overview and partner

university inormation, as well as our local ELS authorized Counseling

Agency contact inormation. This site is your starting point or

successully applying to any o our 650+ University Partners*.

Custom SearchCreate a custom university based search on specifc criteria. Searches

may be conducted by combining any o the ollowing:

sa b dg Associate, Bachelor's, Masters, Doctorate

cal L f A schools that issue a ConditionalLetter o Admission

La state, regioniu tp two-year/Associate; our-year/Bachelors;

graduate level; public institution; private institution

maj area o study or specifc majorseLs ll quAarqu Grade Point Average (GPA)

Aalabl f Aa slapsu B - male, emale, co-educational

Special FeaturesGla Dictionary o commonly used academic

words and terms

n Higher Education News and spotlighted universitiesand articles

U A s Direct link to the ELS websitesa rul - Save your searches and apply at your convenienceLa a eLs auz culg Ag u aa*ELS students submitting their application through an ELS authorized

Counseling Agent are granted a reduced Processing Fee. ELS thereore

recommends that ELS students contact their local ELS authorized

Counseling Agent (see www.ELS.edu/agents or a ull listing) to

schedule a consultation to learn about our university advising and

application services.
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University stUdy OptiOns

26 |University Study Options

University Certifcate ProgramStudying on a university campus creates special opportunities; among

these are the chances to meet both native and international students

and try out university classes. The University Certifcate Program

allows Intensive English students enrolled in ELS Level 107 and higher

to participate in designated university classes when university is in

session. Participants meet students in a college classroom setting and

learn about business, communication, international politics or oreign

policy. At the same time, they improve their listening comprehension

and use o ormal vocabulary. A course certifcate signed by

university ofcials is awarded at the conclusion o each course.

University Certifcate Programs Sample Courses

Global Commucao a h Ma

College o Mount Saint Vincent (Riverdale, New York)

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College o Mount Saint Vincent (Riverdale, New York)

Eckerd College (St. Petersburg, Florida)

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Eckerd College (St. Petersburg, Florida)

Earn University Credit oryour ELS StudiesELS students enrolled in an undergraduate program at some host

universities can earn three or more university credits by successully

completing an ELS Advanced level. Conditions and costs vary by

institution.

Institutions Oering ELS GraduatesThree or More Credits

College o Mount Saint Vincent - Riverdale, New York

Dominican University o Caliornia - San Raael, Caliornia

Grand Valley State University - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Idaho State University - Pocatello, Idaho

Oklahoma City University - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Queens University o Charlotte - Charlotte, North CarolinaSaint Josephs University - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Concurrent University EnrollmentAt some universities, students in the advanced levels o the English

or Academic Purposes program may enroll in classes or credit while

completing their ELS studies. Students are required to pay regular

university class tuition. Some universities may require students to

complete the university admissions process and receive an acceptance

prior to beginning concurrent enrollment.

Institutions Oering Concurrent Enrollment

or Credit:Adelphi University Garden City, New York, New York

Caliornia Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, Caliornia

Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina

College o Mount Saint Vincent Riverdale, New York

Concordia University Portland, Oregon

Dominican University o Caliornia San Raael, Caliornia

East Tennessee State University Johnson City, Tennessee

Fairleigh Dickinson University Teaneck, New Jersey

Front Range Community College Denver, Colorado

Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hawaii Pacifc University Honolulu, Hawaii

Idaho State University Pocatello, Idaho

4Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Indianapolis,Indiana

Middle Tennessee State University Nashville, Tennessee

Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois

Ohio Dominican University Columbus, Ohio

Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Plymouth State University Plymouth, New Hampshire

Point Park University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Queens University o Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina

Roger Williams University Bristol, Rhode Island

University o Arkansas Fort Smith Fort Smith, Arkansas

University o Caliornia Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, Caliornia

University o Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio

University o Houston Clear Lake Houston, Texas

University o La Verne - La Verne, Caliornia

University o Mary Washington Fredericksburg, Virginia

University o Missouri St. Louis St. Louis, Missouri

University o New Haven New Haven, Connecticut

University o North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota

University o Tampa, The Tampa, Florida

University o St. Thomas Houston, Texas

University o St. Thomas Minnesota St. Paul, Minnesota

University o the Incarnate Word San Antonio, Texas

University o Wyoming Laramie, Wyoming

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Academic Year Abroad in the USA!Make the Most o Your AcademicYear Abroad with ELS

Ater reaching higher profciency levels with the Intensive English

Programs, ELS students will also have an option to attend a semester

at a college, while studying at ELS.

Option 1Get a College Certifcate!

With this option, ELS students can take part in college courses with

American students, while they study in either Intensive Program

English or Academic Purposes or General English. Available at the

ELS Language Centers on the campuses o the College o Mount Saint

Vincent at ELS/New York (Riverdale) and Eckerd College at ELS/St.

Petersburg - see University Certifcate Program on the previous page.

Option 2Audit a College Course or a Semester!

This is a great option or students applying or a 32+-week study

period. ELS recommends that students begin their study either in late

March or late August to maximize the opportunity to attend a

ull semester at a college or university. Required level o English

profciency varies by college/university. Available at most ELS

Language Centers.

Option 3Experience Volunteering!

All ELS Caliornia Centers and other select locations oer

opportunities to volunteer in the local community. You can

become a helping hand to children and adults in America! Make

your study abroad experience more rewarding with the ELS

Volunteer Experience program.

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Contact America!Tae fu aatae of stu te USA b actcou Es beo te cassoo. Ou uque CotactAeca! oa asssts stuets eet ateact t Aecas tou a e ae ofacttes.

COnTACT AmEriCA! SAmplE ACTiviTiES

UnivErSiTy ClASSrOOm viSiTSVisit a real university class and meet US students andproessors.

COnvErSATiOn pArTnErSMeet and speak with US university students by taking part in

Conversation Partner Programs arranged by ELS and the hostuniversity.

EngliSh-Only lUnChAttend an English-Only Lunch with a guest native Englishspeaker.

SpEAkEr prOgrAmSParticipate in discussions on a variety o topics with nativeEnglish speakers who visit ELS classes.

TOUrS And TripSTake trips and tours to museums, art galleries, historical sites,local schools, police departments, courthouses, televisionstudios and radio stations.

CAmpUS EvEnTSParticipate in ELS-organized campus events such as librarytours, special lectures, flms, concerts, sports, meetings, gamenights and international airs and estivals.

inTErviEwS & SUrvEySInterview and survey American students and universitysta on a variety o issues, including current events andeducational and political topics.

lOCAl BUSinESS viSiTSVisit local businesses, research their products and services,and meet with managers and employees.

vOlUnTEEr prOjECTSParticipate in volunteer work, such as environmentalclean-up projects.


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HOUSING OPTIONS

ELS oes a vaiety o living accoodations to suit you needs and

peeences. Whicheve you select, you will fnd you accoodations

cootable, inviting and ideal o you study in the USA and Canada.

Student ResidenceMost ELS locations on university campuses oer accommodations on

or next to campus that will permit you to easily meet students and

experience campus university lie on a day-to-day basis. Living in a

residence hall and eating your meals at the school caeteria, you will

have many opportunities to practice your newly acquired English

skills, share experiences with other students and make lasting

riendships.

HomestaysAll ELS Centers oer homestay accommodations with an English-

speaking host amily. ELS host amilies are careully screened to

ensure they provide a pleasant and sae home away rom home or

our students. Living with a host amily can help you learn English

aster while experiencing customs and culture frsthand. Students

oten develop very close relationships with their hosts - riendships

that can last a lietime.

Apartment HousingI you preer a more independent liestyle, you may want to live in

an apartment near your ELS Center. Apartment costs and conditions

vary widely depending on the location. Some ELS locations have

special relationships with local apartment providers that welcome ELS

students, amilies, married couples or executive clients. Many ELS

Centers can advise you on fnding a urnished apartment to suit your

preerence and budget.

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Our Locations |29

City, Stat - Host Institution (if appicab) Pag

Atlanta, Georgia - Southern Polytechnic State University 37

Berkeley (City Center), Caliornia 54

Boston - Cambridge (City Center), Massachusetts -

Center with University Access 30

Boston - Newton, Massachusetts - Mount Ida College 30

Bristol, Rhode Island - Roger Williams University 31

Charlotte, North Carolina - Queens University o Charlotte 37

Chicago, Illinois - Dominican University 44

Cincinnati, Ohio - University o Cincinnati 44

Clemson, South Carolina - Clemson University at UCG 38

Cleveland, Ohio - Case Western Reserve University 45

Columbus, Ohio - Ohio Dominican University 45

DeKalb, Illinois - Northern Illinois University 46

Denver, Colorado - Front Range Community College 50

Fort Smith, Arkansas - University o Arkansas Fort Smith 38

Fredericksburg, Virginia - University o Mary WashingtonNew! 39

Garden City, New York - Adelphi University 31

Grand Forks, North Dakota - University o North Dakota 46

Grand Rapids, Michigan - Grand Valley State University 47

Honolulu, Hawaii - Hawaii Pacifc University 55

Houston, Texas - University o St. Thomas - Houston 50

Houston Clear Lake, Texas - University o Houston Clear Lake 51

Indianapolis, Indiana -

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) 47

Johnson City, Tennessee - East Tennessee State UniversityNew! 39

La Verne, Caliornia - University o La Verne 55

Laramie, Wyoming - University o Wyoming 51

Las Vegas, Nevada - College o Southern Nevada 52

Melbourne, Florida - Florida Institute o Technology 40

Miami, Florida - Barry University 40

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Marquette University 48Nashville, Tennessee - Middle Tennessee State University 41

New Haven, Connecticut - University o New Haven 32

New York (Manhattan), New York -

Adelphi University Manhattan Center 33

City, Stat - Host Institution (if appicab) Pag

New York (Manhattan), New York - The Juilliard School 32

New York (Riverdale), New York - College o Mount Saint Vincent 33

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Oklahoma City University 53

Orlando, Florida - Stetson University Extension 42

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Saint Josephs University 34

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Point Park University 34

Plymouth, New Hampshire - Plymouth State University 35

Pocatello, Idaho - Idaho State University 53

Portland, Oregon - Concordia University 56

Ruston, Louisiana - Louisiana Tech University 42San Antonio, Texas - University o the Incarnate Word 54

San Diego (City Center), Caliornia 56

San Francisco - Downtown, Caliornia -

Golden Gate University 57

San Francisco North Bay, Caliornia -

Dominican University o Caliornia 57

Santa Barbara (City Center), Caliornia 58

Santa Cruz (City Center), Caliornia - Center with University Access 58

Santa Monica (City Center), Caliornia 59

Seattle (City Center), Washington 59

Silicon Valley (City Center), Caliornia -

Center with University Access New! 60

St. Louis, Missouri - University o Missouri St. Louis 48

St. Paul, Minnesota - University o St. Thomas - Minnesota 49

St. Petersburg, Florida - Eckerd College 43

Tampa, Florida - The University o Tampa 43

Teaneck, New Jersey - Fairleigh Dickinson University 36

Thousand Oaks, Caliornia - Caliornia Lutheran University 60

Toronto, Ontario (City Center), Canada 61

Vancouver, British Columbia (City Center), Canada 61

Washington, DC (City Center) - Center with University Access 36ELS American Education Center in Shanghai, China 62

ELS Universal English College in Sydney, Australia 63

AustraliaSydney

ChinaShanghai

IndonesiaJakarta (2)

KuwaitSharq

MalaysiaJohor BahruKuala Lumpur (3)

Penang

Petaling Jaya

Subang Jaya

OmanMuscat

Salalah

Sohar

PanamPanam City

Saudi ArabiaDammam

Riyadh

South KoreaSeoul

-Gangnam

-Jongo (2)

-Yeiksam

International Study Options

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Boston - Cambridge, MassachusettsCenter with University Access

www.ELS.edu/BostonCambridge

ELS/Boston-Cambridge is located 10 minutes fromdowntown Boston in the Cambridge College commercialbuilding on Massachusetts Avenue the same street asHarvard University and MIT. Two major subway stationswithin short walking distance offer students easy access tonumerous historical sites, downtown shopping, museums,outdoor recreation and excellent nightlife and entertainment.Students can enjoy day and weekend trips to Cape Cod, NewYork City, Niagara Falls and Montreal.

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