Host:
Chabot College
Contact:
Ira Cohen, Center Director Tel: 510-723-6885 Fax: 510-723-6739 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Bldg. 1800 Hayward, CA 94545 USA
Established:
2004 |
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ELS Language Centers/HaywardDescriptionELS Language Centers offers a group intensive program that is divided into 12 levels, from beginning to highly advanced. A Masters Level for highly advanced students is offered. Each level takes four weeks to complete. In addition, students at the intermediate and advanced levels may choose from a variety of special interest courses, including TOEFL Preparation, Multimedia Language Lab, Business English, Current Events and Idiomatic English. ELS Language Centers also offers Executive Training Programs customized to meet the particular needs of each student. There are two basic programs offered: Intensive English Course = 30 lessons per week [Thirty 50-minute lessons each week]; Semi-Intensive English Course = 20 lessons per week [Twenty 50-minute lessons each week]. Four-week sessions start every month throughout the year. A calendar of start dates may be found on our website at www.els.edu. Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): No
English for Business: No
Other Programs:Fast Track
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: No
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: No
Session Length:
Four weeks.
FacilitiesBasketball courts, cafeteria, computer center, health center, library, wheelchair accessible.
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: $1050
Apartment: $1310
Students living with American host families have the opportunity to learn customs and culture as well as experience American life. 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. 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. |
