Host:
Idaho State University
Contact:
Mr. Gordon Clark, Center Director Tel: 208-282-5201 Fax: 208-282-5202 Continuing Education Building 1001 North 7th Avenue, 1st Floor Pocatello, ID 83201 USA
Established:
2005 
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ELS Language Centers/PocatelloDescription
ELS offers two Intensive English Programs of study to meet your needs: General English and English for Academic Purposes. ELS offers a Semi Intensive and American Explorer program for those students who wish fewer than 30 hours a week of English study. Now you can decide what you want to study and select the program that best fits your needs and goals. Both intensive programs of study use the proven communicative approach to language learning. This approach makes for lively, interactive classes with a wide range of activities. These will challenge your abilities and allow you to have fun while developing all language skills. Courses for both programs meet for 30 lessons per week, so you are certain to learn quickly. With these programs of study to choose from, you tell us where you want your English to take you, and we will help get you there.
No matter which program a student selects, ELS will provide placement testing upon arrival, and place the student in one of our 12 proficiency levels (Levels 101 through 112). Depending on the program, each level consists of 15 to 30 class hours weekly of teacher-led instruction. Each session is four weeks in duration. Each level includes class work, individualized tasks in the Language Technology Center, homework, quizzes, written essays and a final level test. Classroom participation is an important part of our program. At the end of each 4-week session, those students who have successfully met the requirements for that level will progress to the next ELS level of study and immediately begin the new session. Students can begin their ELS program on any one of the 26 starting dates each year and can choose to study for any number of 4-week sessions. Those students who complete Level 112 of the intensive English for Academic Purposes program will receive our Level 112 Certificate of Completion. This official document is accepted as proof of English proficiency for admission at more than 650 colleges and universities in the USA and Canada.
Location
ELS/Pocatello is situated on the 350-hectare campus of Idaho State University (ISU), a public university with over 270 majors with degrees from associate to doctorate , in Pocatello, Idaho. Selected by Forbes.com as one of the top 10 “best small cities in America”A family-friendly, safe, and mountain-surrounded city, Pocatello enjoys a splendid sunny, four-season climate, inexpensive cost of living and is located only 2.5 hours from Salt Lake City, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and Sun Valley.
Course InformationGeneral English: No
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Other Programs:
Contract program available. Contact center for details.
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.
Facilities
Located on a comprehensive university campus complete with four gymnasiums, a very large rock-climbing wall, indoor pool, library, student union building with movie theater, bowling alley, barbershop, outdoor recreation center, computer labs, wireless zones, 100+ teaching and research buildings, three performing arts buildings, etc. 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:
Housing deposit of $200 per four-week session is required if ELS arranges housing.
Courier Service $95 International $ 55 Domestic
Airport pickup is available at an additional charge.
Student health insurance must be purchased if proof of valid insurance coverage cannot be provided.
AccommodationsDormitory: $810-925
Homestay: $780
Homestays in the area: Host family students are responsible for their personal transportation. Some students either ride the bus to campus, while others can walk, or ride a bicycle, or get a ride from the family if too far from center or bus stop. Most families are located only 5 to 15 minutes from the ELS Center.
Student Residence on campus: Shared typical on- campus dorm room. Shared hallway bathrooms. Rooms include beds, desks, closets, a telephone, and high speed internet access. Linens are also included. Self-service laundry machines are available in the same dormitory building for a small fee. Some single rooms are available for an extra fee.
Security: Visitors must check in at the front desk. Doors are secured & require an ID swipe to enter. There are Resident Assistants on each floor to assist students.
Many apartments are available at very affordable prices. Students can apply at www.isu.edu/housing
Transportation
Students can easily walk or bicycle around town. ELS students receive a bus pass for use on all Pocatello city buses which passes by ELS and ISU at regular times. Idaho State University also operates free shuttle buses on-campus. . Student Services
Before 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 Opportunities
Nearly 650 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.UniversityGuideOnline.org .
TransportationStudents can easily walk or bicycle around town. ELS students receive a bus pass for use on all Pocatello city buses. Idaho State University also operates free shuttle buses on-campus. Application Information
Application 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 http://apply.els.com.
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