Host:
Eckerd College
Contact:
Andrea Domonkos, District Director Tel: 727-864-7820 Fax: 727-867-5345 4200 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33711-4700 USA
Established:
1976 
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ELS Language Centers/St. PetersburgDescriptionELS Language Centers offers a group-intensive course that is divided into 12 levels, from beginning to highly advanced. Each level takes four weeks to complete. There are two basic programs: Intensive English = 30 hours/week; Semi-Intensive English = 20 hours/week. Electives include TOEFL Preparation, Multi-Media Language Lab, Business English, Current Events and Idiomatic English.
Four-week sessions start every month throughout the year. A calendar of start dates may be found on our website at www.els.edu. LocationEckerd College is located on the waterfront in St. Petersburg, Florida. Known for its pristine white beaches and mild climate, St. Petersburg is ideal for water sports, swimming, tennis, soccer, golf, cycling, fishing and other outdoor activities. Cultural attractions include the world famous Salvador Dali Museum and Smithsonian-affiliate International Museum. Many students enjoy taking trips to Disney World®, EPCOT Center®, Sea World®, and Universal Studios® in nearby Orlando.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Other Programs:When Eckerd College is in session, students may observe university-level classes at no additional charge, earning a certificate from Eckerd and ELS for every session of participation. Sample courses include: International Marketing, Marketing Communications, International Finance and Banking, Personnel and Global Resource Management, United States Foreign Policy, Human Rights in Theory and Practice, and International Economics (Trade and Foreign Exchange).
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 15
Average Class Size: 12
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 3
Intermediate Levels: 3
Advanced Levels: 3
Also 3 Masters levels
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 30
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
Four weeks.
FacilitiesTuition includes access to Eckerd College facilities such as the library, computer labs (with email and Internet), watersports facility, pool, tennis courts, and recreational sports fields. Access to the ELS Multi-Media Lab is also included.
FeesFees based on a session length of 4 weeks. Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information. Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.
Optional Fees:
Notes on Fees:
Proprietary ELS textbooks, authored by the most respected authors in the field and available only to ELS students, are included in program tuition at Levels 101-109. Students at Levels 110-112 use authentic college-level English materials.
Also included is standardized level completion testing developed in cooperation with The Chauncy Group InternationalTM, a subsidiary of the Educational Testing Service® (ETS). These tests accurately measure a student's abilities upon completing each ELS level. ETS is the maker of SAT, GMAT, TOEFL, TOEIC and other standardized tests. AccommodationsDormitory: $1230
Homestay: $995
ELS students who stay on campus live in accommodations adjacent to classrooms and the Center cafeteria. Rooms are double-occupancy. Single rooms may be reserved on a space-available basis, and married students may stay together with advance notice. Each room is individually air-conditioned, and is equipped with private bath, network access, telephone, and cable television. The price for on-campus accommodations includes 19 meals per week in either of two campus dining facilities. Sheets, blanket, pillow, and towel are provided; linens are exchanged weekly. Students have access to laundry rooms and vending machines. Student ServicesBefore applying to ELS Language Centers, students can contact a local counseling agent in their city/country by going to www.els.edu. Upon arrival, students will have access to the Center's international student advising team for counseling services. The advising team provides a wide range of services that include airport pickup, assistance with housing, cultural orientation, help with immigration matters, college admissions counseling, and sponsorship of a variety of social and recreational activities. Educational Service OpportunitiesNearly 600 colleges, universities and career schools in the U.S. accept completion of the ELS Intensive English program in place of the TOEFL. University placement services are provided, and students may earn university credit based on their ELS study upon enrolling at select partner institutions. A listing of ELS partner schools is available at www.els.edu. TransportationEckerd College is 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport and can be easily reached by taxi or airport limousine. Airport pickup service can be arranged at additional cost. Application InformationApplication must be accompanied by certification that sufficient funds will be available to meet both living expenses and tuition expenses. Prospective students may apply on-line at www.els.edu. |
