Host:
University of the Incarnate Word
Contact:
Ms. Catherine Kulpa, Center Director Tel: 210-283-5077 Fax: 210-829-2790 4301 Broadway CPO# 498 San Antonio, TX 78209 USA
Established:
2002 
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ELS Language Centers/San Antonio
DescriptionELS 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. LocationELS/San Antonio is situated in a safe, residential neighborhood on the Univeristy of the Incarnate Word campus just 10 minutes from the airport and downtown. Located 300 kilometers west of Houston and 128 kilometers from Austin, San Antonio is the 9th largest city in the US.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:ELS San Antonio provides English language instruction for St. Anthony's and Incarnate Word HS students. All students, except Beginner Level, attend courses at the HS and receive HS credit. High School Preparatory ESL courses offered at the Center during the summer months.
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 15
Average Class Size: 6
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: 60
July: 80
October: 60
FacilitiesELS San Antonio has their own structure with 6 classrooms and MML in the heart of the UIW campus. Students have access to UIW computer labs, library, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center and outdoor track.
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: $700
Homestay: $820
Students can easily find an apartment once they arrive in San Antonio. Apartments can range from $450 - $700/month. Furnished apartments also are available. 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. TransportationVia public bus system- stop directly in front of campus to go downtown Student monthly bus passes available 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. |
