ELS Language Centers, San Francisco-North Bay

Dominican University of California [San Rafael, California]

HIGHLIGHTS

• Information
  • 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 60 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.
  • Fast Facts
  • Affiliation : Private English School
    Establishment : 1961
    Membership/Accreditation : EnglishUSA
    Enrollment : 300
    Average Class Size : 12
    

    Airport Pickup : Available From School
    Tuition : Medium
    Community Type : Suburban
    Transportation : Train, bus, taxi
  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • ELS Language Centers
    Central Admissions Office
    400 Alexander Park
    Princeton, NJ  08540  U.S.A.

    TEL: +1 609 750 3566
    FAX: +1 609 750 3599
    E-mail: a.kubota@applyesl.com
    Website: http://www.els.edu
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• More Details
  • Housing
  • ELS provides students with the opportunity to live in on-campus dormitories, off-campus residences, or enjoy a homestay experience. Students living on-campus will be close to classes, campus activities and other students – both American and international. 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 on the DUC campus is situated in the city of San Rafael just a few short miles from downtown San Francisco and the world-famous Napa Valley. Home to nearly 60,000 residents, San Rafael is centrally located in Marin County and is regarded as the area’s governmental, business, and cultural center. With the campus being an easy stroll to San Rafael’s town center, students enjoy visiting the comfortable outdoor cafes, shopping among charming boutiques, or taking in a symphony, opera, or theater performance at The Marin Civic Center, designed by the renowned Frank Lloyd Wright. The year-round favorable climate offers residents plenty of opportunities to spend the days outdoors whether to go sailing, kayaking or surfing on the nearby bay or Pacific Ocean, hiking and mountain biking among dozens of public parks, or play a game of golf on the nearby courses. Beyond San Rafael are the fantastic sights and sounds of San Francisco, famously dubbed “America’s Favorite City.” Celebrated for its beauty and sophistication, San Francisco's hilly streets provide gorgeous views of the San Francisco Bay and its famous bridges, including the world-renowned Golden Gate Bridge. The city is home to a variety of cultures and ethnicities, encouraging visitors and residents alike to explore diverse neighborhoods such as vibrant Chinatown, the Italian quarter of North Beach, and popular Fisherman's Wharf. A trip across the Golden Gate Bridge will take you to beautiful Muir Woods National Monument, the "best tree-lovers monument" in the world, the famous wine country of Napa and Sonoma, and picturesque beaches and hiking trails. For outstanding camping and hiking excursions, spectacular Yosemite National Park is only a 3 1/2 hour drive from San Francisco.
  • About the College/University
  • Founded in 1890 as a Catholic liberal arts college, the Dominican University of California (DUC) is an independent, learner-centered institution with a strong Catholic heritage that fosters a strong, close-knit community. The 80-acre wooded DUC campus is home to 1,340 undergraduate and 640 graduate students from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Interweaving Dominican values, the liberal arts and sciences, and the skills necessary to live and work in an interdependent world, DUC offers its students undergraduate, graduate, and professional and continuing education degree programs in over 30 areas of academic specialization among its two colleges: the School of Arts and Sciences; and the School of Business, Education, and Leadership. DUC is consistently regarded as providing outstanding academic instruction, so much so that the 2005 U.S. News & World Report ranked DUC in the top tier of “Western Universities – Master’s.” Outside of the classroom, students are active in the campus community, whether by joining one of the many student-run organizations, writing for the campus newspaper, The Habit, or cheering on the DUC sports teams known as “The Penguins.” As a member of the National Associate of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), DUC men and women play in such athletic teams as soccer, basketball, golf and tennis, lacrosse, volleyball, and softball.
  • Conditional Admission / Credit Courses
  • Over 650 U.S. colleges and universities accept the ELS Certificate of English in place of the TOEFL test. Students may earn up to 4 university credits to be applied to their undergraduate degree at the Dominican University of California upon completion of the Intensive English program.
• Study Options

  • ELS Intensive English Program (IEP)

  • Overview
  • The ELS Intensive English Program (IEP) program gives students the opportunity to focus on the academic skills needed to succeed at the university level. IEP is offered year-round with sessions beginning every four weeks. Students enrolled in IEP receive 30 hours of classroom instruction per week.
    
    In addition to all that is included in ELS’ General English program, IEP students will also be able to receive free university counseling while studying and apply for conditional admission to any of ELS’ 650+ partner universities. IEP is offered at 12 levels of instruction with Level 101 being the most elementary level and Level 112 being the most advanced. All students who complete the EAP program at Level 112 will receive a Certificate of Completion which is accepted as official proof of English proficiency at more than 650 colleges and universities. Upon arriving 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 improve each student’s academic skills in the fundamental areas of: Structure/Speaking Practice; Conversation; and Reading/Writing. IEP students benefit from morning classes that are designed to build a foundation for communication skills. To complement their studies, students are also provided with course work in ELS’ Language Technology Center to develop their skills. Afternoon classes for IEP students are focused on improving Reading and Writing skills. 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 650+ American colleges and universities partner with ELS Language Centers. All IEP students will receive an academic transcript and one free conditional application to any of these host institutions.
  • Data

  • CLASS SIZE:	12 - 15 Students
    CLASS LEVELS:	12 Levels
    COURSE LENGTH:	4,8,12,16,20,24 weeks
    MINIMUM AGE:	16 Years Old
    REQUIREMENT:	None
    VISA INFORMATION:	I-20 Issued Upon Request
    HOUSING:	Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment Homestay Off-Campus Residence

  • Dates
  • Choose 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48 Week Course from Starting Dates
    • 2024/10/14
    • 2024/11/11
    • 2024/12/09
    • 2025/01/06
    • 2025/02/03
    • 2025/03/03
    • 2025/03/31
    • 2025/04/28
    • 2025/05/27
    • 2025/06/23
    • 2025/07/21
    • 2025/08/18
    • 2025/09/15
    • 2025/10/13
    • 2025/11/10
    • 2025/12/08
  • Costs

  • APPLICATION FEE

    US$ 180

    TUITION FEE (2024)

    4 WEEKS	US$ 2,200
    8 WEEKS	US$ 4,400
    12 WEEKS	US$ 6,180
    16 WEEKS	US$ 8,240
    20 WEEKS	US$ 10,300
    24 WEEKS	US$ 11,640

    HOUSING
    PLACEMENT FEE

    N/A

    HOUSING FEE

    LENGTH	HOMESTAY	DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT	OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
    4-48 WEEKS	US$ 1,760 Per Month	N/A	US$ 1,340 Per Month

    Airport Pickup Service

    US$ 210 (San Francisco International Airport)

  • 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
  • United States　San Rafael, California
  • Location
    ELS Language Centers, San Francisco-North Bay
    Dominican University of California
    50 Acacia Avenue San Rafael, California  94901  U.S.A.
  • Getting To Your School
  • From San Francisco International Airport:
    ELS Language Centers arrange airport pick-up service that costs US$190 and brings students directly to the Dominican University of California campus in approximately 45 minutes.
    
• Student Reviews

  • Academic Quality:	4.0
    School Environment:	5.0
    Helpfulness of Staff:	5.0
    Activities and Social Life:	4.0
    Accommodation:

    4.5

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    Willer
    [ Tainan, Taiwan, Age 28, Male ]
    
    18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
    Good ELS Center
    

    The surroundings of the university are pretty excellent as well as the gym. It's a nice place to study and live here. You'll never be disappointed!!
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