Dominican University (ELS) ELS Language Centers, Chicago [River Forest, IL] Semi-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 View Course & Apply Online Intensive English Program Semi-Intensive English Program 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. 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$ 1,100 8 WEEKS US$ 2,200 12 WEEKS US$ 3,300 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.