- Live and study in a safe, historic community close to downtown Chicago, and public transportation - Enjoy a wide variety of student activities: concerts, museums, sporting events and theme parks - Meet a diverse student population from around the world - Interact with local university students through class visits and conversation partners programs - Build professional skills through Business English, our Global Engagement certificate program and special workshops
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Students from all over the world with different nationality and cultural background have chosen ELS program to study English in a new Environment. Majority of the students come from Asian countries including Japan (30%), Taiwan (25%) and Korea (20%). Some students from Central America (6%), Europe(9%) and Middle eastern countries (4%) have also chose ELS to enrich their English skills.
Conditional Admission
With over level 112 in ELS, students can be accepted to Bachelor and Master's programs. Both Undergraduate and Graduate schools issue a CLA to students.
ELS Language Centers, ChicagoAbout the
For over 50 years, students have chosen ELS to achieve their English language goals. With 12 class levels, state-of-the-art language technology centers, multiple testing services and university admission assistance, ELS ensures success through our personalized approach and commitment to student achievement. ELS' rapidly globalizing world presents many challenges; however, those challenges bring with them many opportunities. Being able to communicate effectively in English can help students make the most of these opportunities and enable student to accomplish his dreams. ELS International Pathways provide one with a seamless journey to further education. Students can study English with ELS in 83 different locations in 11 countries. By completing the ELS English for Academic Purposes program, student satisfy the English requirement for more than 650 ELS partner universities worldwide. ELS University Admission Services will guide students from start to finish as he progress toward his chosen university. Students will make new friends from around the world and come to understand their cultures. This will ensure one a successful journey through a rapidly changing, globalizing world.
Dominican University(ELS Chicago)About the
Dominican University is a coeducational, comprehensive, Catholic institution of higher education and research in River Forest Illinois. Affiliated with the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, it offers bachelor's and mater's degrees and certificate programs as well as a PhD in library and information science. Dominican offers more than 50 majors in the Rosary College of Arts and Sciences and 20 programs in five graduate academic divisio offering graduate work. Dominican also has a school of professional and continuing studies. It is well known for its offerings of undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences as well as several graduate programs in pratice-oriented disciplines such as business and education. With 3,900 students and 142 full time faculty members, the school has ranked in the top tier of Midwestern master's level universities.
Structure/Speaking Practice with emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and language technology
Benefit, Goal of this course : If students want to learn English while still having time to visit local cities and attractions, the ELS Semi-Intensive English program is the perfect choice! Student will take classes in the morning and have afternoons free to explore and use his improving English.
Curriculum : The development of important language skills and elements, such as listening, speaking,
pronunciation and vocabulary, allows him to communicate accurately and effectively.
Students practice conversation and other speaking skills using practical, real-world English. Students learn to write with accuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skills and improve your use of grammar.
Students work on his individual language skills and objectives through technology-supported learning in our modern Language Technology Centers.
Contact America! provides student with regular opportunities to meet with native English speakers, visit
and observe university courses, listen to guest lecturers and participate in local excursions
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/20 sessions per week 8:30-9:20-Language Technology Center
Structure/Speaking Practice with emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and language technology
Benefit, Goal of this course : If students want to learn English while still having time to visit local cities and attractions, the ELS Semi-Intensive English program is the perfect choice! Student will take classes in the morning and have afternoons free to explore and use his improving English.
Curriculum : The development of important language skills and elements, such as listening, speaking,
pronunciation and vocabulary, allows him to communicate accurately and effectively.
Students practice conversation and other speaking skills using practical, real-world English. Students learn to write with accuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skills and improve your use of grammar.
Students work on his individual language skills and objectives through technology-supported learning in our modern Language Technology Centers.
Contact America! provides student with regular opportunities to meet with native English speakers, visit
and observe university courses, listen to guest lecturers and participate in local excursions
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/20 sessions per week 8:30-9:20-Language Technology Center
January 6, February 3, March 31, April 28, May 27, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Cancellation Policy
*If you withdraw after completing at least 50% of your booked course, you will not be
eligible for a refund.
If canceled within 28 days, $300 is retained for each 4-week session canceled less than 28 days in advance.
*If you enter the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS and cancel your booked course or do not report for class, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee if you have a booked course of four or eight weeks. If you have a booked course of 12 weeks or more, ELS will retain the first six weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee.
*The application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially
scheduled start-date when you cancel your initial program.
*When you cancel your program, you will lose discounted tuition. But if you complete level 109 or 112 student will be fully refunded.
Structure and Speaking Practice, Vocabulary Enrichment, Language Technology Center
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Students who wish to study English while on vacation in the USA may do so in the ELS American Explorer Program.
Curriculum : This program features three morning lessons per day (Monday through Friday) for a total of 15 lessons per week. Afternoons are free for recreation and relaxation.
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/15 lessons per week 8:30-9:20 Vocabulary Enrichment/Language
Structure and Speaking Practice, Vocabulary Enrichment, Language Technology Center
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Students who wish to study English while on vacation in the USA may do so in the ELS American Explorer Program.
Curriculum : This program features three morning lessons per day (Monday through Friday) for a total of 15 lessons per week. Afternoons are free for recreation and relaxation.
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/15 lessons per week 8:30-9:20 Vocabulary Enrichment/Language
January 6, February 3, March 31, April 28, May 27, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Cancellation Policy
*If you withdraw after completing at least 50% of your booked course, you will not be
eligible for a refund.
If canceled within 28 days, $300 is retained for each 4-week session canceled less than 28 days in advance.
*If you enter the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS and cancel your booked course or do not report for class, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee if you have a booked course of four or eight weeks. If you have a booked course of 12 weeks or more, ELS will retain the first six weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee.
*The application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially
scheduled start-date when you cancel your initial program.
*When you cancel your program, you will lose discounted tuition. But if you complete level 109 or 112 student will be fully refunded.
Focus of Study : English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is set out to provide students with the fundamental academic tools they will need in order to study abroad. EAP will be the initiative to students' pursuit of higher education.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Students who enroll in EAP program will ultimately aim for conditional admissions to ELS' 650+ partner universities. Students who complete all 12 levels of Intensive EAP courses will be issued a Certificate of Completion which will prove students' English proficiency at more than 650 universities.
Curriculum : Students at all levels will be offered Language Technology Center and Reading/Writing lessons. From beginner(101-103) to advanced(107-109), students will be provided with structure/speaking and vocabulary lessons while masters (110-112) will be provided with Skills Enhancement Class and Language Studies additionally.
Classroom Hour : English for Academic Purposes Sample Class Schedule*
Focus of Study : English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is set out to provide students with the fundamental academic tools they will need in order to study abroad. EAP will be the initiative to students' pursuit of higher education.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Students who enroll in EAP program will ultimately aim for conditional admissions to ELS' 650+ partner universities. Students who complete all 12 levels of Intensive EAP courses will be issued a Certificate of Completion which will prove students' English proficiency at more than 650 universities.
Curriculum : Students at all levels will be offered Language Technology Center and Reading/Writing lessons. From beginner(101-103) to advanced(107-109), students will be provided with structure/speaking and vocabulary lessons while masters (110-112) will be provided with Skills Enhancement Class and Language Studies additionally.
Classroom Hour : English for Academic Purposes Sample Class Schedule*
January 6, February 3, March 31, April 28, May 27, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Cancellation Policy
*If you withdraw after completing at least 50% of your booked course, you will not be
eligible for a refund.
If canceled within 28 days, $300 is retained for each 4-week session canceled less than 28 days in advance.
*If you enter the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS and cancel your booked course or do not report for class, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee if you have a booked course of four or eight weeks. If you have a booked course of 12 weeks or more, ELS will retain the first six weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee.
*The application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially
scheduled start-date when you cancel your initial program.
*When you cancel your program, you will lose discounted tuition. But if you complete level 109 or 112 student will be fully refunded.
Off campus apartments are centrally located in downtown areas.
- Apartment-style accommodation
- Double occupancy rooms with two-bedroom, two-bathroom
- Close to shops, dining, and entertainment
- Located within 30 minutes' walking distance or 15 minutes public transportation from the ELS center
- Meals not included but All units have kitchen amenities to keep and prepare food
OPTION 2) Local Homestay
Minimum age: 16
Local home-stays are in safe, historic Chicago neighborhoods.
- Easy walking and cycling distance from the ELS center.
- Easy access to the campus and city with nearby transportation network of buses, trains, and subway lines
- Single occupancy rooms
- 14 meals per week
OPTION 3) On Campus Dormitories
On campus dormitories in the same building as the ELS center
Surrounding Area
ELS/Chicago is on the beautiful campus of Dominican University, only 20 minutes from the third largest city in the United States. Chicago offers a variety of cultural activities including the Lyric Opera, Field museum, the Art institute of Chicago and an exciting nightlife of blues, jazz, comedy clubs and sporting events. Chicago's "Magnificent Mile" offers an international showcase of architecture, shops and restaurants within walking distance to the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan. ELS/Chicago holds special opportunities such as American Conversation partnerships, college class visits, concurrent enrollment at Host College, Contact America! Program, and access to campus facilities. As the biggest city in Northwestern region, Chicago is famous for its Magnificent Mile, blues, jazz and comedy clubs, world-class museums and symphony and professional sports. River Forest, where ELS/Chicago center is located, is walking-distance to shops and restaurants. For those who enjoy outdoor sports activities and nature, Lake Michigan shoreline and Navy Pier complex is just a car ride from the center.
Facilities
Basketball courts, cafeteria, computer center, fitness center, gymnasium, language technology center, library, music practice room, Racquetball/Squash courts, Recreational park, running track, snack bar, soccer field, swimming pool, tennis court, wheelchair accessible
저는 도미니칸 대학교 방학 프로그램 아메리칸 익스플로러(AEP)과정을 들었습니다. 시카고에 친척이 있어서 친척집에 방학동안 놀러갈 예정이었는데 부모님이 이왕 가는거 영어공부를 하고왔으면 좋겠다고 하셔서 시카고에 있는 랭귀지스쿨이나 대학에서 주최하는 단기과정들을 알아보다가 도미니칸 대학교의 AEP과정을 듣게되었어요. AEP는 미국에서 방학을 보내게 되는 외국인 학생들이 영어공부를 할 수 있도록 만든 프로그램이기 때문에 다른 어학연수 과정들보다 힘들거나 빡센 과정은 아니에요. 월요일부터 금요일까지 오전에 강의를 3개씩 듣는건데 여행이 목적이었던 저에게는 오전에는 영어공부, 오후에는 여행 두가지다 할 수 있게 되어서 좋았어요. 지루한 문법보다는 단어나 말하기 위주 수업이기 때문에 재밌었고, 가장 좋았던 점은 그곳에서 만난 외국인 친구들을 알게되었다는 점이에요. 저처럼 시카고에 여행왔다가 영어수업을 들으러 온 일본인 친구들이나 유럽에서 온 친구들도 있었고, 덕분에 친해져서 같이 놀기도하고 재미있게 보낼 수 있었어요. 그리고 방학 단기 과정이긴 하지만 3개월동안 꾸준히 수업도 듣고 말도 하다보니 생각했던 것보다 영어도 굉장히 많이 늘었어요. 선생님들도 굉장히 친절하시고 수업도 체계적이에요. 아 그리고 도미니칸 대학교는 나홀로집에 촬영장이기도 해서 학교도 정말 크고 멋있어요. 시카고로 어학연수 가시는분들 참고되셨으면 좋겠네요.
OECKO is established in 1981. It is On and Offline study abroad counseling center. We have more than 20,000 students who went abroad to study through OECKO, and these students are working in variety of fields. We made partnerships with all excellent universities in order to raise global students. Students can self apply to schools in USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Spain, France and etc by him or herself without any cost. However, high schools’, or universities’ required essay or personal statements help from us is charged. Language study entrance admissions can be obtained in 3~14 days.
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Overseas Education & Culture Center of Korea (OECKO)
104-A, Gunjagwan, Sejong University, 209 Neungdong-ro Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05006,South Korea
Phone: +82-2-512-2022, +82-10-2018-3228