Mount Ida College (ELS)
ELS Language Centers, Boston-Newton [Newton, MA]
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Over 600 U.S. colleges and universities accept the ELS Certification of English in place of the TOEFL
  • Activities planned to attend Boston Red Sox baseball games, Boston Symphony performances and trips to Cape Cod and New York City
  • Enjoy living in Newton, a lovely New England city located 13km from downtown Boston, the Educational Capital of the United States
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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 600 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 : Train, bus, taxi
A Message from School
ELS, Boston-Newton is located on the safe and tranquil campus of Mount Ida College. Students at this location enjoy studying on a traditional college campus just 13 kilometers from downtown Boston. Boston is a city best known for its prestigious universities including Harvard, Boston University and MIT. It is home to many world-class museums, excellent theaters, trendy shopping spots and restaurants. Cape Cod, the White Mountains, New York City and Montreal, Canada are just a few hours away. We look forward to receiving your application from ApplyESL.com!
Ms. Molly Swift
Center Director
Mount Ida College (ELS)
ELS Language Centers, Boston
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CONTACT INFORMATION
ELS Language Centers
Central Admissions Office
400 Alexander Park
Princeton , NJ , 08540 , U.S.A.
TEL: +1 609 750 3547
FAX: +1 609 750 3599
E-mail: admissions@els.com
Website: http://www.els.edu
Student Countries of Origin
The ELS Center at Mount Ida College has hosted thousands of students from more than 50 countries around the world. Recently, the majority of students have come to ELS from Asia, including Japan (28%), Korea (22%), and Taiwan (14%). Students also come from countries in Latin America (20%), Europe (8%), 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 first-hand 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 may also available; however students must make their own arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.
Surrounding Area
The ELS Language Center on the Mount Ida College campus is situated in the charming New England suburban city of Newton, Massachusetts, located just 13 kilometers from downtown Boston. Ranked twice as “America’s Safest City,” Newton is home to 90,000 residents, as well as to six schools and colleges, and two symphony orchestras, the New Philharmonia and the Newtown Symphony Orchestra. Regarded as an historic area of Massachusetts sometimes called “The Newtons,” Newton does not have a single city center; rather, it is comprised of thirteen “villages,” each with a different name and a small, lovely “downtown” area of its own. If an active cultural and urban experience is what you seek, Newton is a 30-minute train ride from the heart of downtown Boston. As a city widely considered as one of the most desirable cities to live in the United States, Boston is internationally recognized as the nation's educational capital with more than 60 colleges and universities in the immediate area, creating an atmosphere rich with artistic, social and intellectual opportunities. Visitors can explore America's early history by walking the Freedom Trail, attend a world-renowned performance of the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall, cheer on the Red Sox at Fenway Park, Boston's professional baseball team, shop along elegant Newbury Street or simply relax in the Public Garden. There are ample opportunities for weekend trips along the East Coast, where you can go sightseeing in Providence and New York City, feast on lobster in Maine, hike New Hampshire's White Mountains, or explore the magnificent beaches of Cape Cod.
About the College/University
Founded in 1899, Mount Ida College is a private, co-educational institution that provides a diverse community of learners with a challenging education blending the liberal arts with professional preparation. Home to 60 faculty members and 1,300 full- and part-time students from over 30 U.S. states and 30 nations from around the world, the 72-acre campus is comprised of four schools offering more than 25 areas of academic specialization: the School of Animal Science; School of Arts and Science; School of Business; and School of Design. Awarding associate and bachelor’s degrees among its students, Mount Ida’s most popular majors include forensic science, business administration, fashion design, hotel/tourism management, interior design, and sports management. A pre-law concentration is also available at the college as well as minors in the areas of child study, communications, criminal justice, forensic psychology, and legal studies. Most majors offered at the college include an optional internship opportunity to provide students with practical, valuable professional experience. With Mount Ida’s close proximity to Boston, students gain internship opportunities at some of the world’s most foremost institutions in a variety of fields. When students are not in class, they join one of the many on-campus organizations, including the dance team, international student clubs, theater troupes, volunteer groups, and the student-run radio station, “WIDA.”
Conditional Admission / Credit Courses
Over 600 U.S. colleges and universities accept the ELS Certificate of English in place of the TOEFL test.
Courses
  • Intensive English Program
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    About This Course
    The 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 Data
    CLASS SIZE:12 - 15 students
    CLASS LEVELS:12 levels
    COURSE LENGTH:4,8,12,16,20,24 weeks
    MINIMUM AGE:17 years old
    REQUIREMENT:N/A
    VISA INFORMATION:I-20 issued upon request
    HOUSING:Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment
    Homestay
    Dates
    Choose 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 Week Course from Starting Dates
    2012/02/272012/03/262012/04/232012/05/212012/06/182012/07/16
    2012/08/132012/09/102012/10/082012/11/052012/12/03 
    Fees
    APPLICATION FEE
    US$ 155
    TUITION 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 FEE
    N/A
    HOUSING FEE
    HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
    4-24 WEEKS US$ 1,110 per month US$ 1,600 per month N/A
    Airport Pickup Service
    US$ 125 (Boston Logan International)
    Remarks / Other Information
    Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
    Application fee is non-refundable.
    Homestay fees include meals.
  • Semi-Intensive English Program
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    About This Course
    The 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 12 to 15 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.
    Course Data
    CLASS SIZE:12 - 15 students
    CLASS LEVELS:12 levels
    COURSE LENGTH:4,8,12,16,20,24 weeks
    MINIMUM AGE:17 years old
    REQUIREMENT:N/A
    VISA INFORMATION:I-20 issued upon request
    HOUSING:Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment
    Homestay
    Dates
    Choose 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 Week Course from Starting Dates
    2012/02/272012/03/262012/04/232012/05/212012/06/182012/07/16
    2012/08/132012/09/102012/10/082012/11/052012/12/03 
    Fees
    APPLICATION FEE
    US$ 155
    TUITION 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 FEE
    N/A
    HOUSING FEE
    HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
    4-24 WEEKS US$ 1,110 per month US$ 1,600 per month N/A
    Airport Pickup Service
    US$ 125 (Boston Logan)
    Remarks / Other Information
    Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
    Application fee is non-refundable.
    Homestay fees include meals.
  • American Explorer
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    About This Course
    The 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 Data
    CLASS 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
    Homestay
    Dates
    Choose 4, 8, 12 Week Course from Starting Dates
    2012/02/272012/03/262012/04/232012/05/212012/06/182012/07/16
    2012/08/132012/09/102012/10/082012/11/052012/12/03 
    Fees
    APPLICATION FEE
    US$ 155
    TUITION FEE (2011-2012)
    4 WEEKS US$ 1,290
    8 WEEKS US$ 2,580
    12 WEEKS US$ 3,870
    HOUSING
    PLACEMENT FEE
    N/A
    HOUSING FEE
    HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
    4-12 WEEKS US$ 1,110 per month US$ 1,600 per month
    Airport Pickup Service
    US$ 125 (Boston Logan)
    Remarks / Other Information
    Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
    Application fee is non-refundable.
    Homestay fees include meals.
  • Complete Prep Program for TOEFL iBT
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    About This Course
    The Complete Prep Program for TOEFL iBT is a 12-week preparation course to help students get the score they need to succeed on the TOEFL iBT exam. The course provides students with 30 lessons per week of intensive TOEFL preparation studies and for those taking the 12-week program, it includes a seat for the official TOEFL iBT exam which is taken at the end of the course at the ELS center.

    The Complete Prep Program for TOEFL iBT is offered at 6 levels of advanced instruction. The course is intended for those students who already have reached at least a high-intermediate level of English. In order to be admitted to this course, students must provide evidence of their English level by either scoring the equivalent of Level 106 or above on the ELS Pre-Arrival Placement Test or have taken the TOEFL test within the past two years and have scored the minimum score required (TOEFL iBT 46; TOEFL PBT 473, TOEFL CBT 150 or IELTS Band 4.5).

    The course includes an integrated academic skills curriculum which provides students with six lessons of class instruction per day. Students take two lessons of Structure and Speaking practice which focus on listening, speaking, grammar skills and other specific skills needed to take the TOEFL exam, one lesson of TOEFL iBT practice in the ELS Language Technology Center, one lesson of TOEFL Reading and Writing and two lessons of TOEFL iBT Preparation which instruct students about study techniques, test-taking strategies and practice tests. Students enrolled in the full 12-week course will be provided the opportunity to take the official TOEFL iBT exam at the end of the course at ELS. Note that the 4-week and 8-week programs do not include a seat for the TOEFL iBT exam. All students enrolled will take the ETS TOEFL Practice Online (TPO) diagnostic test, taken at both the beginning and end of the program, with instant scoring and feedback by ETS.

    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. Please be sure that you meet the minimum English level requirement prior to applying for this course.
    Course Data
    CLASS SIZE:12 - 15 students
    CLASS LEVELS:6 levels
    COURSE LENGTH:4,8,12 weeks
    MINIMUM AGE:16 years old
    REQUIREMENT:High Intermediate English Required (See Course Info for More)
    VISA INFORMATION:I-20 Issued Upon Request
    HOUSING:Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment
    Homestay
    Dates
    2012
    4 WEEKS:
    2/27 - 3/233/26 - 4/204/23 - 5/186/18 - 7/137/16 - 8/108/13 - 9/7
    9/10 - 10/510/8 - 11/211/5 - 11/3012/3 - 12/28  
    8 WEEKS:
    2/27 - 4/203/26 - 5/184/23 - 6/186/18 - 8/107/16 - 9/78/13 - 10/5
    9/10 - 11/210/8 - 11/3011/5 - 12/28   
    12 WEEKS:
    2/27 - 5/186/18 - 9/79/10 - 11/30   
    Fees
    APPLICATION FEE
    US$ 155
    TUITION FEE (2011-2012)
    4 WEEKS US$ 1,950
    8 WEEKS US$ 3,800
    12 WEEKS US$ 5,670
    HOUSING
    PLACEMENT FEE
    N/A
    HOUSING FEE
    HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
    4-12 WEEKS US$ 1,110 per month US$ 1,600 per month N/A
    Airport Pickup Service
    US$ 125 (Boston Logan International)
    Remarks / Other Information
    Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
    Application fee is non-refundable.
    Homestay fees include meals.
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Location
ELS Language Centers, Boston
Mount Ida College
777 Dedham Street Newton , MA , 02459 , U.S.A.
Getting To Your School
From Boston Logan International Airport:
ELS Language Centers arrange airport pick-up service that costs US$95 and brings students directly to the Mount Ida College campus in approximately 45 minutes.
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