Concordia University (ELS)ELS Language Centers, Portland [Portland, OR]
HIGHLIGHTS
- Over 550 American colleges and universities accept the ELS Certification of English in place of the TOEFL
- Study at a Christian university dedicated to the intellectual and professional growth of its students
- Enjoy living in beautiful Portland, named North America’s “Best Big City” by Money magazine
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About the ESL School
Founded in 1961, ELS Language Centers is a group of private language schools that help millions of students from more than 140 countries significantly improve their English skills in the shortest time possible and prepare them for academic study at an American college or university. With more than 40 ELS locations available across 25 U.S. states, students are exposed to different cross-cultural ideas and influences that will deepen their English communication skills and cultural understanding. Learning from native speaking instructors, students study from a well-developed curriculum designed to enhance their fluency and accuracy and hone their skills in the areas of structure/speaking, conversation, and reading/writing. Students also select from a wide variety of elective classes to study topics pertinent to their individual interests, including TOEFL Preparation, Business English, Pronunciation, U.S. Culture, and Listening & Note Taking. As an added feature, more than 550 American colleges and universities accept the ELS Certification of English in place of the TOEFL in order to admit students to their undergraduate degree programs. ELS Language Centers is a proud member of AAIEP, the American Association of Intensive English Programs promoting professional standards and high-quality English programs.
DATA
- Type : Private
- Airport Pickup : Yes
- Establishment : 1961
- Internet Access : Yes
- Membership/Accreditation : AAIEP
- Tuition : Medium
- Enrollment : 300
- Activities : Frequent
- Average Class Size : 12
- Location : Suburban
- Student Adviser : Yes
- Transportation : Bus, taxi
A Message from School
ELS, Portland is located on the lovely campus of Concordia University, less than 30 minutes away from downtown Portland, by way of the excellent and inexpensive public transportation system. Portland is perfect for nature lovers. Portland's 15,000-hectare park system offers a wide choice of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking and fishing. Students can enjoy weekend trips to Mt. Hood, the Columbia Gorge, the Oregon beaches, Seattle and Vancouver. Portland has the distinction of being named Money magazine's "Best Big City for 2000". We look forward to receiving your application from ApplyESL.com!
Ms. Nicole Bennett
Center Director
Concordia University (ELS)
ELS Language Centers, Portland
Center Director
Concordia University (ELS)
ELS Language Centers, Portland
CONTACT INFORMATION
ELS Language Centers
Central Admissions Office
400 Alexander Park
Princeton , NJ , 08540 , U.S.A.
TEL: +1 609 750 3566
FAX: +1 609 750 3599
E-mail: admissions@els.com
Website: http://www.els.edu
Central Admissions Office
400 Alexander Park
Princeton , NJ , 08540 , U.S.A.
TEL: +1 609 750 3566
FAX: +1 609 750 3599
E-mail: admissions@els.com
Website: http://www.els.edu
Student Countries of Origin
The ELS Center at Concordia University has hosted hundreds of students from around the world. Recently, the majority of students have come to ELS from Asia, including Japan (40%), Korea (30%), and Taiwan (15%). ELS students additionally come from Latin America (3%), the Middle East (3%), Europe (5%), and other countries worldwide.
Faculty Qualifications
ELS instructors are highly-qualified, native speaking professionals. Many instructors have lived and traveled abroad and have extensive training and experience teaching English to students from around the world. The personal and academic qualities of ELS instructors make each uniquely qualified to offer meaningful language-learning opportunities and to care deeply about their students.
Housing
ELS provides students with the opportunity to live in on-campus dormitories or enjoy a homestay experience. Students living on-campus will be close to classes, campus activities and other students – both American and international. ELS also arranges homestays for those students who want to experience American culture as a member of a family and practice their conversational English. Students are encouraged to make their housing arrangements as early as possible due to the limited amount of space available. Private off-campus apartments are also available; however students must make their own arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.
Surrounding Area
Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley between the Cascade and the Coast Range Mountains, the ELS on the CU campus ideally sits in a charming residential community that is a 25-minute bus ride from downtown Portland, Oregon. Recognized as North America’s “Best Big City” by Money magazine, Portland is fondly called home by 1.9 million residents and boasts a vibrant scene of arts, sports, and ethnic and cultural diversity complemented by a stunning natural environment and an appealingly mild climate. Sometimes referred to as the “City of Roses,” Portland is home to three public rose gardens, including the 4.5-acre International Rose Test Garden that is one of the largest and oldest rose test gardens in the United States. Embellished with 37,000 acres of lush parks, 35 theater and dance troupes, 33 music associations, over 55 art galleries and museums, and more than 1,000 lively restaurants, Portland offers its visitors and residents alike with an endless source of attractions to see, sample and savor year-round. Outdoor enthusiasts will be pleased to know that Portland was named one of “The 10 Greatest Places to Live” by Outside magazine. Nearby 11,235-foot Mount Hood offers four ski resorts and interestingly, North America’s longest ski season (including 90 summer days) while the Cascade Mountains offers ample opportunities to go hiking, camping and, among its surrounding lakes, fishing. Downtown Portland is an hour’s drive from the mountains, one and a half hours from the Pacific Ocean, and a 290 km drive from the international, cosmopolitan city of Seattle.
About the College/University
First founded in 1905 as an academy, Concordia University (CU) grew to become a junior college and later, a four-year institution in the 1970s, awarding its first bachelor’s degrees in 1980 and graduate degrees in 1996. Operating as a private, Christian university, CU is a member of a 10-university system founded by The Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod that is dedicated to the intellectual and professional growth of their student body. In fact, CU’s prominent mission statement is: “Concordia University is a Christian University preparing leaders for the transformation of society.” Home to 1,100 students and 57 full-time faculty members, CU offers degree programs in 18 undergraduate majors among its three academic colleges: the College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences; the College of Education; and the School of Management. The College of Education also offers students graduate degrees, including a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Education, while the School of Management offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Outside of the classroom, CU students are actively involved among the 26+ student clubs and organizations available on-campus, in addition to playing in intramural sports teams such as volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, football, and even sumo-wrestling.
Conditional Admission / Credit Courses
Over 600 U.S. colleges and universities accept the ELS Certificate of English in place of the TOEFL test.
Courses
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Intensive English Program APPLYAbout This CourseThe Intensive English Program is offered year-round with sessions beginning every four weeks. Students enrolled in the Program receive 30 hours of classroom instruction per week.
The Intensive Program is offered at 12 levels of instruction; Level 101 is the most elementary level while Level 112 is the most advanced. Upon their arrival at ELS, students are required to take a placement test to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. At the end of each 4-week session, students are evaluated for advancement to the next level based upon their academic improvement.
All levels of instruction are designed to hone students’ academic skills in the fundamental areas of: Structure/Speaking Practice; Conversation; and Reading/Writing. To complement their studies, students are also provided with course work in the Multi-Media Lab (MML) to develop their skills using leading technology. Elective courses are also part of the curriculum for intermediate and advanced-level students to allow them to study topics pertinent to their interests while building their core language skills. The most popular elective courses offered are: TOEIC and TOEFL Preparation; American Film; U.S. Culture; Current Events; Grammar Review; and Listening & Note Taking. Classroom sizes range from 12 to 15 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.
More than 550 American colleges and universities have a close “bridge” relationship with ELS Language Centers. Upon their successful completion of an ELS advanced level and earning the ELS Certification of English, students may be admitted to the undergraduate degree programs among these colleges and universities without the TOEFL.Course DataCLASS SIZE: 12 - 15 students CLASS LEVELS: 12 levels COURSE LENGTH: 4,8,12,16,20,24 weeks MINIMUM AGE: 15 years old REQUIREMENT: N/A VISA INFORMATION: I-20 issued upon request HOUSING: Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment
HomestayDatesChoose 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 Week Course from Starting Dates 2012/03/05 2012/04/02 2012/04/30 2012/05/28 2012/06/25 2012/07/23 2012/08/20 2012/09/17 2012/10/15 2012/11/12 2012/12/10 FeesAPPLICATION FEE US$ 155TUITION FEE (2011-2012) 4 WEEKS US$ 1,730 8 WEEKS US$ 3,460 12 WEEKS US$ 4,455 16 WEEKS US$ 5,940 20 WEEKS US$ 7,010 24 WEEKS US$ 8,412 HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEN/AHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 4-24 WEEKS US$ 850 per month US$ 955 per month N/A Airport Pickup Service US$ 125 (Portland International Airport)Remarks / Other InformationDates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Housing fees include meals. -
Semi-Intensive English Program APPLYAbout This CourseThe Semi-Intensive English Program is offered year-round with sessions beginning every four weeks. Students enrolled in the program attend classes during the morning only and receive 20 hours of classroom instruction per week.
The Semi-Intensive Program is offered at 12 levels of instruction; Level 101 is the most elementary level while Level 112 is the most advanced. Upon their arrival at ELS, students are required to take a placement test to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. At the end of each 4-week session, students are evaluated for advancement to the next level based upon their academic improvement.
All levels of instruction are designed to hone students’ academic skills in the fundamental areas of: Structure/Speaking Practice; and Conversation. To complement their studies, students are also provided with course work in the Multi-Media Lab (MML) to develop their skills using leading technology. Elective courses are also part of the curriculum for intermediate and advanced-level students to allow them to study topics pertinent to their interests while building their core language skills. The most popular elective courses offered are: TOEIC and TOEFL Preparation; American Film; U.S. Culture; Current Events; Grammar Review; and Listening & Note Taking.
Classroom sizes range from 8 to 10 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.Course DataCLASS SIZE: 12 - 15 students CLASS LEVELS: 12 levels COURSE LENGTH: 4,8,12,16,20,24 weeks MINIMUM AGE: 15 years old REQUIREMENT: N/A VISA INFORMATION: I-20 issued upon request HOUSING: Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment
HomestayDatesChoose 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 Week Course from Starting Dates 2012/03/05 2012/04/02 2012/04/30 2012/05/28 2012/06/25 2012/07/23 2012/08/20 2012/09/17 2012/10/15 2012/11/12 2012/12/10 FeesAPPLICATION FEE US$ 155TUITION FEE (2011-2012) 4 WEEKS US$ 1,350 8 WEEKS US$ 2,700 12 WEEKS US$ 3,645 16 WEEKS US$ 4,860 20 WEEKS US$ 5,735 24 WEEKS US$ 6,882 HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEN/AHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 4-24 WEEKS US$ 850 per month US$ 955 per month N/A Airport Pickup Service US$ 125 (Portland International Airport)Remarks / Other InformationDates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Housing fees include meals. -
American Explorer APPLYAbout This CourseThe American Explorer Program (AEP) is a part-time study vacation option offered year-round with sessions beginning every two weeks. The program is suitable for students who want to enjoy a short vacation in the United States and study English part-time. It is also ideal for students who are visiting the USA for the very first time, and want to travel and do sightseeing as much as possible. American Explorer Program participants take 15 lessons per week and usually have a tourist visa or come under the Visa Waiver Program. Be sure to contact the school’s admissions staff if you have any questions.
The AEP Program is recreational and cultural in nature and is offered at 12 levels of instruction from Beginning to Masters with four weeks of instruction per level. Three morning lessons are offered per day and afternoons are free for recreation and relaxation. Students attending this program may also participate in the evening and weekend social activities that are available at all ELS Language Centers. Upon arriving at their school, students are required to take a placement test to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. At the end of each 4-week session, students are evaluated for advancement to the next level based upon their academic improvement.
All levels of instruction are designed to improve English skills in the fundamental areas of Structure, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Technology plays an important role in English language studies and all American Explorer students have access to ELS Language Technology Centers (LTC). LTC centers provide computer access for a wide range of English learning activities such as CD and DVD-based programs, language learning software and internet access. In the LTC, students work through goals outlined in their Individualized Learning Plans. Students who wish to emphasize English study during their time abroad and study full-time should consider choosing either the Intensive or Semi-Intensive English Programs also offered at ELS Language Centers.
Classroom sizes range from 12 to 15 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.Course DataCLASS SIZE: 12 - 15 students CLASS LEVELS: 12 levels COURSE LENGTH: 4,8,12 weeks MINIMUM AGE: 16 years old REQUIREMENT: N/A VISA INFORMATION: N/A HOUSING: Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment
HomestayDatesChoose 4, 8, 12 Week Course from Starting Dates 2012/03/05 2012/04/02 2012/04/30 2012/05/28 2012/06/25 2012/07/23 2012/08/20 2012/09/17 2012/10/15 2012/11/12 2012/12/10 FeesAPPLICATION FEE US$ 155TUITION FEE (2011-2012) 4 WEEKS US$ 1,290 8 WEEKS US$ 2,580 12 WEEKS US$ 3,870 HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 4-12 WEEKS US$ 850 per month US$ 955 per month Airport Pickup Service US$ 125 (Portland International Airport)Remarks / Other InformationDates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Homestay fees include meals.
LOCATION
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Location
ELS Language Centers, PortlandConcordia University 2811 N.E. Holman Street Portland , OR , 97211 , U.S.A. |
From Portland International Airport:
ELS Language Centers arrange airport pick-up service that costs US$100 and brings students directly to the Concordia University campus in approximately 15 minutes.
ELS Language Centers arrange airport pick-up service that costs US$100 and brings students directly to the Concordia University campus in approximately 15 minutes.
Student Reviews
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By チャッピー [ さいたま県, 日本, Age 25, Male ]
2009/3/13 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.異文化体験 もともと理科系人間なので語学は苦手でした。しかしELSで外国の人々との交流で英語を話せるようになりたいと思うようになりました。ホームステイを選びましたが、最初は本当に大変でした。アフリカからの移民の人の家だったので、シャワーの使用や洗濯に付いても日本では考えなかったくらい厳しく言われました。最初はストレスだったけれど、アフリカでの生活での食べ物や水の大切さやを聞き、自分の考え方が変化しました。4週間終わって、会話は何とか聞き取れるようになり、外国人との会話も緊張しないで出来るようになりました。その後日本に帰ってから何回か一人で海外旅行に行きいろいろ体験することも出来ました。大学院に進み就職の面接の時、ELSのホームステイの体験や海外旅行の経験を話し、異文化人にも偏見なく接する事を評価されて外資系の化学会社に就職が決まりました。今考えると、親に勧められた短期留学でしたが、自分のターニングポイントになっていました。
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