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Dominican University (ELS)
ELS Language Centers, Chicago [River Forest, IL]








Intensive English Program






LOCATION
30 minutes from Chicago O'Hare International Airport by car.
HIGHLIGHTS
Over 550 U.S. colleges and universities accept the ELS Certification of English in place of the TOEFL

Students enjoy outings to professional sporting events, including the Bulls (basketball), Cubs and White Sox (baseball), and the Bears (football)

Live 20 minutes from downtown Chicago, the third largest city in the nation and home to the Lyric Opera and the world-famous Art Institute
DATA
Type : Private

Establishment : 1961

Membership/Accreditation : AAIEP

Enrollment : 300

Average Class Size : 12

Student Adviser : Yes

Airport Pickup: Yes

Internet Access : Yes

Tuition : High

Activities : Frequent

Location : Suburban

Transportation : Train, subway, bus, taxi


CONTACT INFORMATION
ELS Language Centers
Central Admissions Office

400 Alexander Park
Princeton, NJ , 08540 , 
TEL: +1 609 750 3566
FAX: +1 609 750 3599
E-mail: admissions@els.com

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Intensive English Program
Semi-Intensive English Program

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.

CLASS SIZE


12 - 15 students


CLASS LEVELS


12 levels


COURSE LENGTH


4,8,12 weeks


MINIMUM AGE


18 years old


REQUIREMENT


N/A


VISA INFORMATION


I-20 issued upon request


HOUSING


Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment
Homestay


DATES


 2008







1/14 - 2/08 (4w)


1/14 - 3/07 (8w)


1/14 - 4/04 (12w)


2/11 - 3/07 (4w)


2/11 - 4/04 (8w)


2/11 - 5/02 (12w)


3/10 - 4/04 (4w)


3/10 - 5/02 (8w)


3/10 - 5/30 (12w)


4/07 - 5/02 (4w)


4/07 - 5/30 (8w)


4/07 - 6/27 (12w)


5/05 - 5/30 (4w)


5/05 - 6/27 (8w)


5/05 - 7/25 (12w)


6/02 - 6/27 (4w)


6/02 - 7/25 (8w)


6/02 - 8/22 (12w)


6/30 - 7/25 (4w)


6/30 - 8/22 (8w)


6/30 - 9/19 (12w)


7/28 - 8/22 (4w)


7/28 - 9/19 (8w)


7/28 - 10/17 (12w)


8/25 - 9/19 (4w)


8/25 - 10/17 (8w)


8/25 - 11/14 (12w)


9/22 - 10/17 (4w)


9/22 - 11/14 (8w)


9/22 - 12/12 (12w)


10/20 - 11/14 (4w)


10/20 - 12/12 (8w)


10/20 - 1/09 (12w) ('09)


11/17 - 12/12 (4w)


11/17 - 1/09 (8w) ('09)


11/17 - 2/06 (12w) ('09)


12/15 - 1/09 (4w) ('09)


12/15 - 2/06 (8w) ('09)


12/15 - 3/06 (12w) ('09)

APPLICATION FEE
US$ 135

TUITION FEE
2008

4 WEEKS
US$ 1,465

8 WEEKS
US$ 2,930

12 WEEKS
US$ 4,395


HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEE
N/A

HOUSING FEE
HOMESTAY
DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT
OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE

4 WEEKS
US$ 980
US$ 1,000
N/A

8 WEEKS
US$ 1,960
US$ 2,000
N/A

12 WEEKS
US$ 2,940
US$ 3,000
N/A


OTHERS

Airport Pickup Service
US$ 120

Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Homestay fees include meals.








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