Contact:
Robert Nagel, Center Director Tel: 831-425-7095 Fax: 831-425-3935 1101 Pacific Avenue, Ste. 200 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 USA
Established:
2004 
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ELS Language Centers/Santa CruzDescription
ELS offers two Intensive English Programs of study to meet your needs: General English and English for Academic Purposes. ELS offers a Semi Intensive and American Explorer program for those students who wish fewer than 30 hours a week of English study. Now you can decide what you want to study and select the program that best fits your needs and goals. Both intensive programs of study use the proven communicative approach to language learning. This approach makes for lively, interactive classes with a wide range of activities. These will challenge your abilities and allow you to have fun while developing all language skills. Courses for both programs meet for 30 lessons per week, so you are certain to learn quickly. With these programs of study to choose from, you tell us where you want your English to take you, and we will help get you there.
No matter which program a student selects, ELS will provide placement testing upon arrival, and place the student in one of our 12 proficiency levels (Levels 101 through 112). Depending on the program, each level consists of 15 to 30 class hours weekly of teacher-led instruction. Each session is four weeks in duration. Each level includes class work, individualized tasks in the Language Technology Center, homework, quizzes, written essays and a final level test. Classroom participation is an important part of our program. At the end of each 4-week session, those students who have successfully met the requirements for that level will progress to the next ELS level of study and immediately begin the new session. Students can begin their ELS program on any one of the 26 starting dates each year and can choose to study for any number of 4-week sessions. Those students who complete Level 112 of the intensive English for Academic Purposes program will receive our Level 112 Certificate of Completion. This official document is accepted as proof of English proficiency for admission at more than 650 colleges and universities in the USA and Canada.
LocationWe are located on the Central Coast, which has the most beautiful beaches and coastline in the state of California! And, of course, with beaches comes a lot of fun! Santa Cruz has the Beach Boardwalk, a quaint downtown and many beautiful parks to go hiking and biking in. Santa Cruz is also the birthplace of surfing on the mainland of the USA! The ELS Santa Cruz Center is located in the heart of the downtown area on Pacific Avenue. Restaurants, shopping, coffee shops, and a rich art scene are just outside our door. Most services that students would need are walking distance from our school, whether it be a supermarket or post office. Don’t forget that the famous Santa Cruz Farmer’s Market is just outside our door every Wednesday afternoon, and various locations throughout Santa Cruz County display art work every month as part of the First Friday Art Tour! As you can see, Santa Cruz is an urban location with nature at its doorstep!
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Other Programs:
Semi-Intensive and American Explorer Program. We are also a TOEFL Exam Center and give the Exam throughout the year. ELS Santa Cruz also has a wonderful offer for our students through the University of California at Santa Cruz’s Extension. Concurrent enrollment in any UC Santa Cruz class is available to students who have completed ELS 109 (as an intensive EAP student), through the UCSC Extension department. Students must have met all normal pre-requisite requirements for the courses and enrollment is based on faculty approval and space availability. Students will receive extension department credit for any classes taken. UC Santa Cruz was ranked at #172(out of 500) in Forbes.com’s “America’s Best Colleges.” 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: No
Session Length:
Four weeks.
FacilitiesOur students are fortunate enough to have access to both the Wellness Center and library at the University of California at Santa Cruz. This is free to the students to take advantage of. The Santa Cruz Public Libraries: The main branch of the Santa Cruz library is a five-minute walk from the center, and offers our students free library cards with the opportunity to borrow books, videos, DVDs, and magazines. 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:
Housing deposit of $200 per four-week session is required if ELS arranges housing.
Courier Service $95 International $ 55 Domestic
Airport pickup is available at an additional charge.
Student health insurance must be purchased if proof of valid insurance coverage cannot be provided.
AccommodationsHomestay: $975
ELS Santa Cruz students can enjoy choosing from various housing options. The Harbor Inn and the Islander Motel are our two off campus dormitory options available during the academic year and UCSC’s UTC Dorms are available during the summer to our students, located in the same building on the fourth and fifth floor! Students living with American host families have the opportunity to learn customs and culture as well as experience American life. 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 650 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.UniversityGuideOnline.org .
TransportationThe ELS Santa Cruz Center is located just a short walk from the Santa Cruz METRO Pacific Station bus stop. Here students can take the local buses to various destinations and also the Greyhound Bus or the Highway 17 Bus to San Jose, California. 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 http://apply.els.com. |
