Case Western Reserve University (ELS)ELS Language Centers, Cleveland [Cleveland, OH]
HIGHLIGHTS
- Over 550 U.S. colleges and universities accept the ELS Certification of English in place of the TOEFL
- Advanced-level students who have been academically-accepted by Case Western may enroll in one university class while studying at ELS
- Enjoy living in Cleveland, a sophisticated, modern city with traditional values and home to the world-famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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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
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- Type : Private
- Airport Pickup : Yes
- Establishment : 1961
- Internet Access : Yes
- Membership/Accreditation : AAIEP
- Tuition : Medium
- Enrollment : 300
- Activities : Frequent
- Average Class Size : 12
- Location : Urban
- Student Adviser : Yes
- Transportation : Train, bus, taxi
- CONTACT INFORMATION
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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 Case Western Reserve University has hosted thousands of students from more than 30 countries around the world. Recently, the majority of students have come to ELS from Asia, including Korea (33%), Taiwan (20%), and Japan (18%). Students also come from countries in Latin America (10%), 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 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 Case Western Reserve University campus is nestled in the charming neighborhood of University Circle, a 550-acre, park-like area including nearly fifty cultural, medical, educational, religious, and social service institutions located on the eastern edge of the cosmopolitan city of Cleveland, Ohio. Deemed the largest institution in the University Circle community, the Case campus neighbors such world-famous institutions as Severance Hall, home to the distinguished Cleveland Orchestra; the Cleveland Museum of Art, housing some of the finest collections in the United States; the Cleveland Institute of Music; the Cleveland Institute of Art; the Cleveland Botanical Garden; and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. If it is a more urban environment you seek, downtown Cleveland is a quick 10-minute ride on the RTA rapid public transportation service. Home to over 2 million residents, Cleveland, frequently called “The New American City,” is the headquarters for many of the nation’s major corporations; it is also a leading banking center with the Fourth District Federal Reserve Bank, one of only twelve in the United States, located in the downtown area. In fact, Fortune magazine recently ranked Cleveland as one of the ten best cities for business in North America. Situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie, Cleveland is often cited as a model for urban rebirth and was named among the top 10 international visitor hotspots by Travel and Leisure magazine. Boasting world-class institutions, unique ethnic neighborhoods, the world’s only Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and major league sports teams including the Browns (football), the Cavaliers (basketball), and the Cleveland Indians (baseball), it is guaranteed there is something for everyone in Cleveland.
- About the College/University
- First founded in 1826 as Western Reserve College, the institution was renamed Case Western Reserve University in 1967 after uniting Western Reserve College with its neighboring Case School of Applied Science. Home to over 2,300 faculty members and 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students, Case offers its undergraduate students more than 60 major fields of study and a host of minors through its four colleges: College of Arts and Sciences; Case School of Engineering; Weatherhead School of Management; and the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Students studying at the graduate and doctorate levels can earn their Masters and PhD degrees in the areas of applied social sciences, dental medicine, graduate studies, law, management, medicine, and nursing. Case additionally offers its students the unique option to consolidate their studies and enroll into a five-year program to earn Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts or Bachelor of Science/Master of Science degrees; dual admission is also available for students to first earn their undergraduate degree and then, enter the Case dental, law or medical schools. When students are not in class, many join one of the over 150 on-campus student-run organizations, including 33 academic groups, 23 international and cultural organizations, 18 fraternities and sororities, 16 athletic clubs, 12 religious groups, 9 theater, music and performance organizations, and 8 media groups. As big fans of the university’s men and women sports teams, “The Spartans,” students are also sure to be present to cheer their team on as they play football, softball, soccer, golf, cross-country, track and field, swimming, and wrestling.
- Courses
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Intensive English Program APPLY- 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
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CLASS SIZE: 12 - 15 students CLASS LEVELS: 12 levels COURSE LENGTH: 4,8,12,16,20,24 weeks MINIMUM AGE: 18 years old REQUIREMENT: N/A VISA INFORMATION: I-20 issued upon request HOUSING: Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment
Homestay - Dates
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Choose 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/10/11 2010/11/08 2010/12/06 2011/01/03 2011/01/31 2011/02/28 2011/03/28 2011/04/25 2011/05/23 2011/06/20 2011/07/18 2011/08/15 2011/09/12 2011/10/10 2011/11/07 2011/12/05 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE US$ 150TUITION FEE (2010-2011) 4 WEEKS US$ 1,595 8 WEEKS US$ 3,190 12 WEEKS US$ 4,308 16 WEEKS US$ 5,744 20 WEEKS US$ 6,780 24 WEEKS US$ 8,136 HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEN/AHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 4-24 WEEKS US$ 845 per month US$ 930 per month N/A Airport Pickup Service US$ 110 (Cleveland-Hopkins) - Remarks / Other Information
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Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Homestay fees include meals.
Semi-Intensive English Program APPLY- 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
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CLASS SIZE: 12 - 15 students CLASS LEVELS: 12 levels COURSE LENGTH: 4,8,12,16,20,24 MINIMUM AGE: 18 years old REQUIREMENT: N/A VISA INFORMATION: I-20 issued upon request HOUSING: Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment
Homestay - Dates
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Choose 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/10/11 2010/11/08 2010/12/06 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE US$ 150TUITION FEE (2010-2011>) 4 WEEKS US$ 1,230 8 WEEKS US$ 2,460 12 WEEKS US$ 3,321 16 WEEKS US$ 4,428 20 WEEKS US$ 5,230 24 WEEKS US$ 6,276 HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEN/AHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 4-24 WEEKS US$ 845 per month US$ 930 per month N/A Airport Pickup Service US$ 110 (Cleveland-Hopkins) - Remarks / Other Information
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Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Homestay fees include meals.
American Explorer APPLY- 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
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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
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Choose 4, 8, 12 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/10/11 2010/11/08 2010/12/06 2011/01/03 2011/01/31 2011/02/28 2011/03/28 2011/04/25 2011/05/23 2011/06/20 2011/07/18 2011/08/15 2011/09/12 2011/10/10 2011/11/07 2011/12/05 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE US$ 150TUITION FEE (2010-2011) 4 WEEKS US$ 1,170 8 WEEKS US$ 2,340 12 WEEKS US$ 3,510 HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEN/AHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 4-12 WEEKS US$ 845 per month US$ 930 per month Airport Pickup Service US$ 110 (Cleveland-Hopkins) - Remarks / Other Information
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Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Homestay fees include meals.
- LOCATION
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Getting To Your SchoolCleveland, Ohio
United States
LocationELS Language Centers, Cleveland
Case Western Reserve University
Stone Commons, Room 109 Cleveland , OH , 44106 , U.S.A.From Cleveland Hopkins International Airport:
ELS Language Centers arrange airport pick-up service that costs US$100 and brings students directly to the Case Western Reserve University campus in approximately 35 minutes.
- Student Reviews
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There are 1 reviews for this school Academic Quality: 3.0 School Environment: 4.0 Helpfulness of Staff: 5.0 Activities and Social Life: 1.0 Accommodation: 4.0 3.4-
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By Sunny [ Seoul, Republic of Korea, Age 24, Female ]
2009/3/9 ELS Cleveland 강사들이 무척 친절하고 정이 있음.
섬세한 배려에 인간적임.
그러나 야외활동을 하기에는 조금 외진 곳이라
야외활동이 많이 부족함.
오전의 기본 수업은 매우 만족 스러웠다.
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