Host:
Stetson University Center at Celebration
Contact:
Marybeth Ferland, Academic Director Tel: 321-939-2444 Fax: 386-736-6511 800 Celebration Avenue, Suite 315 Celebration, FL 34747 USA
Established:
1995 
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ELS Language Centers/OrlandoDescriptionELS 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. LocationLocated in east central Florida, DeLand is a charming, traditional, small Florida town that offers the hospitality and security of a close-knit community. Shopping, restaurants and the Cultural Arts Center are all within walking distance of the Center. Founded in 1833, Stetson is Florida's oldest private university, with a 150-acre campus designated as a National Historic District. The world's most famous beach - Daytona Beach - is popular with students on Spring Break and is just 20 miles away by car. Orlando and DisneyWorld, Universal Studios, EPCOT Center, and the Animal Kingdom are all less than an hour away. The historic city of St. Augustine is about an hour away by car. Stetson University is ranked among the top four regional universities in the southern U.S. for educational quality, according to U.S. News & World Report. Stetson University also has an excellent School of Business Administration, College of Arts and Sciences, and a famous College of Music. The Kennedy Space Center, home of the Space Shuttle, is only 50 minutes away by car. Naturally warm spring-fed waters (21 degrees Celsius) are ideal for outdoor recreation and water sports, and are present here year-round.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:Completely new for 2006, Fast Track is a specially designed and carefully coordinated program of accelerated learning that takes only three weeks per level to complete.
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.
FacilitiesOn-campus facilities include: pool, gym, weight room, game room, tennis courts, soccer field, music practice rooms, tv lounge, computer labs, and language learning labs. 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. AccommodationsHomestay: $995
The choice of accommodations include homestay or dormitory. Homestay and dormitory fees are for three weeks. Both accommodations include meals. 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. TransportationTaxi and shuttle service is available on campus and in DeLand. Airport pickup service can be arranged. 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. |
