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English Language Program (ELP) [Richmond, Virginia]

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Scholarships are available for both full-time and part-time students. Students can quickly improve their English for professional and academic purposes as well as complete the entire program within one year.
  • Students have access to all university resources and activities at Virginia Commonwealth University.
  • VCU has a safe and friendly campus located in downtown Richmond, two hours from Washington, D.C, the Atlantic Ocean beaches, and the mountains.
  • Information
    • About the ESL Program
    • The English Language Program (ELP) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a nationally accredited program with highly qualified faculty and staff, trained to support students to improve their English for a variety of academic, professional, and personal reasons. ELP allows students to progress quickly and complete the program within one year. Students interested in applying to VCU are eligible for conditional admission in all undergraduate programs and certain graduate programs, which means you will be able to enroll at the university after you successfully complete the ELP program, even without a TOEFL iBT or IELTS score.

      Students can take advantage of all the facilities of VCU, a Top 100 International University in the United States with more than 25 nationally ranked academic programs. ELP staff believe that language is directly connected to culture, so all ELP students have the opportunity to learn more about the culture of Richmond, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and the United States.
    • Fast Facts
    • Affiliation : Public University
      Establishment : 1989
      Membership/Accreditation : EnglishUSA / CEA
      Enrollment : 300
      Average Class Size : 12
      Airport Pickup : Student Arranged
      Tuition : Low
      Community Type : Urban
      Transportation : Bus, Train, Taxi
    • A Message from School
    • Welcome to the English Language Program (ELP) in the Global Education Office (GEO) at Virginia Commonwealth University. Our mission is simple: to help you succeed.
      Our ELP teachers and advisors help you improve your English skills. Our curriculum includes all English language skill areas and allows you to complete ELP within one calendar year or less. Our courses prepare you to succeed at VCU and in your professional and personal lives. Our Tutoring Center offers extra help with learning English. Our GEO staff help you lead a successful life here. At ELP, you are respected as a unique individual. The focus is on you; you are why we are here. This is our promise to you. We look forward to receiving your application from ApplyESL!

      Moe Greene, Ph.D.
      Director
      English Language Program (ELP)
      Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
    • CONTACT INFORMATION
    • Virginia Commonwealth University
      English Language Program (ELP)
      912 West Grace Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 843043
      Richmond, Virginia  23284-3043  U.S.A.
      TEL: (804) 828-2551
      FAX: (804) 828-2552
      E-mail: geo-elp@vcu.edu
      Website: https://global.vcu.edu/elp/applyelp/language/
  • More Details
    • Housing
    • While attending the school, students have the option to live in on-campus dormitories or off-campus residences. 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. Students are encouraged to make their housing arrangements as soon as possible due to the limited amount of space available. The school may provide information about private off-campus apartments; however, it is the students’ responsibility to make their own arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.
    • Surrounding Area
    • The ELP at VCU is located on a safe and friendly campus in Richmond, Virginia, two hours from Washington, D.C, the Atlantic Ocean beaches, and the mountains. Richmond is the capital of the commonwealth of Virginia and has a population of about 214,000 people. The city combines both the convenience of a major metropolitan area with the charm of a small historic city making for an exciting setting for international students to both study and live in. Richmond has just about everything that you could need in a city environment, plus the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, just a short trip away. Voted one of the best “river towns” in America, Richmond, is an ideal place for those who like to hike, bike, run, boat and fish.
    • About the College/University
    • Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) was originally established in 1838 and is a major urban, public research university focused on academic success. VCU has approximately 31,000 students including 23,000 undergraduates and 5,400 graduate students. In addition, VCU has students from 108 countries from around the world. The university as a whole has 13 schools and one college which offer 63 bachelor’s degree, 74 master’s degree and 40 doctoral degree programs. The Academic Ranking of World Universities conducted by the Institute of Higher Education has ranked VCU in the top 100 universities in North and Latin America and one of the top 200 universities in the world. Evidence of VCU’s status as one of the nation’s top urban, public research universities is shown by its leading medical center, top arts school and nationally ranked graduate programs.
    • Conditional Admission / Credit Courses
    • Conditional Admission to the university is available for qualified students who complete the English Language Program.
  • Study Options

    • English Language Program (ELP) / On-Campus

    • Overview
    • The English Language Program (ELP) offers full- and part-time intensive instruction as well as exposure to the rich cultural diversity of Virginia.

      Students are provided with 22 hours of English instruction per week at three levels; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. ELP prepares students in six primary ESL skill areas: reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation and grammar. Moreover, ELP enhances student success by offering specialized skills courses to intermediate level learners and advanced-level academic preparation courses for students at the highest level.

      All students enrolled in the English Language Program are required to take the ELP placement test upon arrival which determines their initial placement in classes. Qualified students may be accepted into VCU via conditional admission without a TOEFL iBT or IELTS score. The ELP office staff provides numerous services to students, including assistance with academic, cross-cultural, social, billing, and registration needs.
    • Data
    • CLASS SIZE: 12 - 15 Students
      CLASS LEVELS: 3 Levels
      COURSE LENGTH: 8,12,16 Weeks
      MINIMUM AGE: 17 Years Old
      REQUIREMENT: N/A
      VISA INFORMATION: I-20 Issued Upon Request
      HOUSING: On-Campus Residence
      Off-Campus Housing
    • Dates
    • 2024
      8 WEEKS:
      10/14 - 12/13


      2025
      8 WEEKS:
      3/17 - 5/86/16 - 8/810/13 - 12/16
      12 WEEKS:
      5/19 - 8/8


      16 WEEKS:
      1/13 - 5/88/19 - 12/16

    • Costs
    • APPLICATION FEE
      US$ 170
      TUITION FEE (2024 - 2025)
      8 WEEKS US$ 2,475
      12 WEEKS US$ 4,950
      16 WEEKS US$ 4,950
      HOUSING
      PLACEMENT FEE
      N/A
      HOUSING FEE
      LENGTH HOMESTAY DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
      8-16 WEEKS N/A US$ 599 - 825 Per Month US$ 600 - 900 Per Month
      Airport Pickup Service
      Student Arranged (Taxi, Bus or Car Service)
      Health Insurance
      US$ 887 (12 Weeks)
    • Remarks / Other Information
    • Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
      Housing fees do not include meals.

    • TOEFL, Pronunciation, and Other Short Term Courses

    • Overview
    • ELP offers affordable short-term 8-week courses.

      Students develop their English fluency and practice different language skills including pronunciation, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar. They can also take classes to prepare for standard exams like TOEFL and IELTS.

      Local, evening classes on the Monroe Park campus and online make it more convenient than ever for students to fulfill their dreams.

      For more information about the Test Preparation classes: https://global.vcu.edu/elp/curriculum/testprep/

      For more information about the Pronunciation classes: https://global.vcu.edu/elp/curriculum/pronouncingenglish/
    • Data
    • CLASS SIZE: 12 - 15 Students
      CLASS LEVELS: Multilevel
      COURSE LENGTH: 8 Weeks
      MINIMUM AGE: 17 Years Old
      REQUIREMENT: N/A
      VISA INFORMATION: N/A
      HOUSING: N/A
    • Dates
    • 2024
      8 WEEKS:
      10/14 - 12/13


    • Costs
    • APPLICATION FEE
      US$ 0
      TUITION FEE (2023 - 2024)
      8 WEEKS US$ 450
      HOUSING
      PLACEMENT FEE
      N/A
      HOUSING FEE
      LENGTH HOMESTAY DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
       WEEKS N/A N/A N/A
      Airport Pickup Service
      N/A
    • Remarks / Other Information
    • Dates and fees are approximate and may change without notice
  • Location
    • United States　Richmond, Virginia
    • Location
      Virginia Commonwealth University
      English Language Program (ELP)
      912 West Grace Street, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 843043 Richmond, Virginia  23284-3043  U.S.A.
    • Getting To Your School
    • From Richmond International Airport:
      There are several services that will take you from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to either of VCU’s two campuses. A variety of transportation means that are available for access to the VCU Campus.
  • Student Reviews
    • Academic Quality: 4.7
      School Environment: 4.8
      Helpfulness of Staff: 4.8
      Activities and Social Life: 4.2
      Accommodation: 4.4

      4.6

    • There are 11 reviews for this school

    • HmDali
      [ Taif, Saudi Arabia, Male ]
      My Personal Point of View
      Selecting an English Language Program is somewhat challenging for a great deal of students overseas. I hope that my review will help them to narrow down their scope of searching. Firstly, my educational journey at VCU ELP was a magnificent experience in all aspects. The instructors and administrative staff are kind and helpful. In the classroom, my instructors treated me with extreme respect and courtesy. Secondly, the curriculum is well designed and contains tons of topics about the American culture and society that have radically changed my view toward it and provides me with a breadth of enormous knowledge about it. Additionally, there is a weekly meeting called Tea Time where we interact with other international students and native English speakers. Finally, my basic English skills have substantially improved to an excellent level. My use of the English words and grammar have become more flexible and has a deep understanding which allowed me to use them in a different context than before. To sum up, I really enjoyed the study at this school, and my knowledge as well as my skills surely developed after I have enrolled in this ELP.
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      A Former Student
      [ Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Age 27, Male ]
      I wish I had more time to study at VCU!
      I recommend studying at VCU.
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      Shuming
      [ Shanghai, China, Age 23, Female ]
      A good opportunity to learn and meet friends
      Here at ELP is really great for me to study. I really found the joy of learning English and got lots of opportunities to communicate. In the class, teachers are really wonderful! They are just like friends and are full of energy. Also, after class there are activities such as Tea Time which is helpful. I highly recommend it!
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      Fabíola
      [ Minas Gerais, Brazil, Age 38, Female ]
      7 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
      Outstanding
      I really appreciate my course, the teacher are so wonderful. Although I had studied English before, I had learned more grammar and vocabulary. Therefore, if I have to choose, I would do it again.
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      A Former Student
      [ Siddiq, Kuwait, Age 18 ]

      Geovana Pereira Gomes
      [ Itajai/SC, Brazil, Age 40, Female ]

      Ahmad sarkhouh
      [ Kuwait city, Kuwait, Age 22, Male ]
    • Below you will find additional reviews in other languages.

    • Lynis Leon
      [ Henrico, United States, Age 43, Female ]
      La escuela esta limpia, el ambiente muy agradable.
      Sugeriria que dejaran menos tarea, me gustaron los ejercicios practicos, pero estar haciendo presentaciones se me complica porque al estudiar, trabajar y cuidar una familia eso se dificulta.

      Joel Torrealba
      [ Paysandu, Uruguay, Age 47, Male ]
      1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
      Excelente Experiencia
      Muy buena experiencia y excelente aprendizaje

      Sofia Perez
      [ Richmond, United States ]

      Estudiante Anterior
      [ san salvador, el salvador ]
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