Middle Tennessee State University (ELS)ELS Language Centers, Nashville [Murfreesboro, TN]
HIGHLIGHTS
- Over 550 U.S. colleges and universities accept the ELS Certification of English in place of the TOEFL
- MTSU, the state’s largest undergraduate university, has nationally and internationally recognized programs in aerospace, business, mass communication and the recording industry
- Enjoy living in Nashville, a friendly, cosmopolitan city with a moderate climate, low cost of living and popularly known as “Music City, USA”
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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 : 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 Middle Tennessee State University has hosted hundreds of students from around the world. Recently, the majority of students have come to ELS from Saudi Arabia (40%), Korea (25%) and China(15%). Students also come from countries in Latin America, Europe 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 an off-campus residence or enjoy a homestay experience. For students who prefer a more independent lifestyle, off-campus residences provide more privacy and offer opportunities to interact with people in the community outside the campus environment. 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 at Middle Tennessee State University, is just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, the friendly State Capitol nicknamed “Music City, USA” for its musical heritage and distinctive Nashville sound. Offering a rare combination of big-city charisma with small-town charm, Nashville is home to over 560,000 residents and, most notably, to the Grand Ole Opry (the famous weekly Saturday night country music radio program broadcast live), the Country Music Hall of Fame and countless major record labels. Nashville is so synonymous with country music that each year, the Country Music Association’s Fan Fair (later renamed the CMA Music Festival) draws thousands of country music fans to the city. Named one of the 15 best American cities for work and family by Fortune Magazine, Nashville is often referred to as the “Athens of the South” for its classical architecture and educational institutions; 16 colleges and universities are located in the metropolitan area alone. Glorious Centennial Park is located three kilometers west of the downtown area and provides residents with a quiet, green, lush environment to relax in, to enjoy the serene view of the park’s Lake Watauga or, most famously, to explore the art gallery located in the park’s The Parthenon – a full-scale replica of the original Greek Parthenon. “Nashvillians” – residents of the city – typically enjoy a mild, pleasant climate with only a few days out of the year yielding either very hot or very cold temperatures.
- About the College/University
- Founded in 1911, Middle Tennessee State University is recognized as the oldest and largest public university in middle Tennessee. In fact, MTSU is a major university in the region with an enrollment of over 23,000 students. The university has nationally and internationally recognized programs in aerospace, business, mass communication and the recording industry and has experienced significant growth as the leader in educating the best students in the region. The school offers academic degree programs at the bachelor, masters and doctoral levels. In addition, the university offers many programs and cultural and artistic activities for all students. The school has a large recreation center where students can enjoy basketball, volleyball, racquetball, swimming and other athletic activities. In between classes, MTSU students can enjoy studying or just enjoy themselves on a beautiful campus with 137 buildings and over 200 campus organizations to join.
- 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: 16 Years old REQUIREMENT: N/A VISA INFORMATION: I-20 issued upon request HOUSING: Homestay
Off-Campus Residence - Dates
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Choose 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/03/01 2010/03/29 2010/04/26 2010/05/24 2010/06/21 2010/07/19 2010/08/16 2010/09/13 2010/10/11 2010/11/08 2010/12/06 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE US$ 145TUITION FEE (2009-2010) 4 WEEKS US$ 1,575 8 WEEKS US$ 3,150 12 WEEKS US$ 4,725 16 WEEKS US$ 5,672 20 WEEKS US$ 7,090 24 WEEKS US$ 8,508 HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEN/AHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 4-24 WEEKS US$ 790 per month N/A US$ 665 per month Airport Pickup Service US$ 50 - Remarks / Other Information
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Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Homestay fee 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 weeks MINIMUM AGE: 16 years old REQUIREMENT: N/A VISA INFORMATION: I-20 issued upon request HOUSING: Homestay
Off-Campus Residence - Dates
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Choose 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/03/01 2010/03/29 2010/04/26 2010/05/24 2010/06/21 2010/07/19 2010/08/16 2010/09/13 2010/10/11 2010/11/08 2010/12/06 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE US$ 145TUITION FEE (2009-2010) 4 WEEKS US$ 1,210 8 WEEKS US$ 2,420 12 WEEKS US$ 3,630 16 WEEKS US$ 4,356 20 WEEKS US$ 5,445 24 WEEKS US$ 6,534 HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 4-24 WEEKS US$ 790 per month N/A US$ 665 per month Airport Pickup Service US$ 50 - Remarks / Other Information
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Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Homestay fee 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: Homestay
Off-Campus Residence - Dates
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Choose 4, 8, 12 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/03/01 2010/03/29 2010/04/26 2010/05/24 2010/06/21 2010/07/19 2010/08/16 2010/09/13 2010/10/11 2010/11/08 2010/12/06 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE US$ 145TUITION FEE (2010) 4 WEEKS US$ 1,150 8 WEEKS US$ 2,300 12 WEEKS US$ 3,450 HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEN/AHOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 4-12 WEEKS US$ 790 per month US$ 665 per month Airport Pickup Service US$ 50 - 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 SchoolNashville, Tennessee
United States
LocationELS Language Centers at Middle Tennessee State University
820 Fairview Avenue Murfreesboro , TN , 37130 , U.S.A.From Nashville International Airport:
ELS Language Centers arrange airport pick-up service that costs US$75 and brings students directly to the Middle Tennessee State University campus in approximately 40 minutes.
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