AAIEP - ELS Language Centers/Denver

Host:
Johnson & Wales University

Contact:
Ms. Pat Johnson, Center Director
Email
Tel: 303-256-9480
Fax: 303-256-9485
7150 Montview Boulevard
Denver, CO 80220 USA

Established:
1976

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ELS Language Centers/Denver

Description

ELS 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.

Location

ELS Denver is located on the campus of Front Range Community College (FRCC) in the Denver metropolitan suburb of Westminster. A vibrant, cosmopolitan area with more than two million people, Denver is situated against the backdrop of the spectacular Rocky Mountains. World-class skiing and other seasonal outdoor activities are readily accesible, as are restaurants, shopping, cultural events, and entertainment.

Course Information

General English: Yes

English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes

English for Business: Yes

Other Programs:ELS Denver provides group and individual contract programs, and executive training.

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.

Student Origins and Enrollments

Student Origins:

Africa: 0%

Asia: 0%

Europe: 0%

Latin America: 0%

Middle East: 0%

Average Enrollments:

February: 50

July: 60

October: 50

Facilities

Students can use the fitness center, gym, library, cafeteria, computer labs, recreation/game room, swimmng pool (for class participants only), and nature trails for walking and cycling.

Fees

Fees 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.

Application Fee:	$135.00
Tuition Fees:	$1,100.00 to $1,465.00
Book Fee:	$55.00
Health Insurance Fee:	$95.00

Optional Fees:

A housing deposit of $200 per four-week session is required if ELS arranges housing.
Airport pickup is available at an additional charge.
Student health insurance must be purchased if proof of valid insurance coverage can not be provided.

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 International^TM, a subsidiary of the Educational Testing Service^Â® (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.

Accommodations

Dormitory: $825

Homestay: $840

Off campus student residence apartments offer double occupancy in two-bedroom, two-bath luxury apartments with two swimming pools, laundry facilities, club house, volleyball courts, BBQ pits, and business center.

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 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.

Transportation

The Center is 20 minutes by city bus from downtown Denver. The airport is a 45 minute taxi/limousine ride away, and airport pickup service can be arranged.

Affiliations

Front Range Community College - Denver

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 www.els.edu.

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