Host:
DePaul University
Contact:
Mr. Randy Hardwick, Director Tel: 312-362-6455 Fax: 312-362-8301 25 E. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60604 USA
Established:
1996 
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English Language AcademyDescriptionThe English Language Academy is an intensive academic English program in the third largest city in the United States - Chicago. Academy students are professionals or students who want to improve their English for professional or academic reasons. The average age of our students is 24, and about 65% have received university degrees in their own countries. They come from every continent and in any given term represent between 35 and 40 countries. Full-time students take four courses: Writing and Word Processing; Reading and Vocabulary; Grammar; Spoken English and Listening. Students are placed on the basis of tests into one of five levels: Foundations; Intermediate; High Intermediate; Advanced; University Bridge. The ELA also operates a TOEFL Intensive Program (TIP), offering 19.5 hours of test preparation per week.
LocationCentrally located in the Chicago "Loop" or business district, at DePaul's Loop Campus.
Teaching QualificationsAll instructors are required to have a master's degree in TESOL, TEFL, or a closely related field. If the degree is in a related field instructors must have significant course work in the areas of linguistics/English linguistics, cluture and society, educational foundations, and second language pedagogy or second language acquisition. Prior experience in teaching English to speakers of other languages is required, prior IEP experience preferred.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Other Programs:Elective courses for ELA students: Pronunciation Workshop, TOEFL Preparation, Intercultural Communication. A certificate program in TESOL teacher education, in cooperation with the School for International Training, is also offered.
Private Classes: No
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 17
Average Class Size: 12
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 1
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 2
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 18
Maximum Hours Per Week: 18
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
Programs in Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (late March/early April) are 10 weeks in length. An eight-week academic program in Summer starts in June, and Summer Enrichment program starts in July.
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 22%
Asia: 26%
Europe: 9%
Latin America: 9%
Middle East: 34%
Average Enrollments:
February: 170
July: 190
October: 200
FacilitiesState of the art AV-equipped "smart" classrooms and computer labs; libraries; fitness center; residence hall rooms subject to availability.
FeesFees based on a session length of 10 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:
Optional health coverage (clinic fee for minor illness and injury) $60/per term.
Notes on Fees:
$40 testing fee, covering TOEFL at beginning and end of terms; $20 photocopying/computer lab fee/per term.
AccommodationsDormitory: $ (varies)
Homestay: $ (varies)
Dormitory rooms are currently available subject to capacity. Assistance with locating housing is provided. For information about homestay placements, please contact the ELA Director or Associate Director. Student ServicesSocial and recreational activities sponsored by ELA; ELA Club; class field trips; conversation partners. ELA students may participate in the full range of activities and events offered by DePaul University, as well as numerous cultural, sports, recreational and religious opportunities in the Chicago area. Educational Service OpportunitiesService-learning courses; speaking partner program opportunities; elective courses; special 1-1 tutoring and participation in tutorial labs; access to DePaul's libraries, computer labs, sports facilities, student organizations, and services of DePaul's Office for International Students and Scholars, academic advising and counseling services. TransportationConvenient transportation to all parts of Chicago by bus, subway and elevated trains. Airport transportation to city center: $2.25 by elevated train; $25.00 by airport shuttle; $35.00 - $50.00 by taxi. Application Information10-week terms begin in September, January and March; 8-week terms begins in June. Prospective students should request an ELA application, stating their full name and postal address and providing a copy of passport. Applications are accepted year-round. $80 application fee is payable at time of application. |
