- Located in one of the most attractive and safest residential neighborhoods in the Washington DC - Only one minute away from the American University campus - Free access to all American University's facilities - Intensive TOEFL prep program with TOEFL testing center - High ratings of Intensive general English program by students
Top Native Language by Center
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.
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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.
The ELS Intensive English Programs use ELS' proven communicative approach to language learning. The Programs will challenge students' abilities and allow them to have fun while developing all language skills. Courses for both programs meet for 30 lessons per week, so the students are certain to learn quickly
Benefit, Goal of this course :
The program helps students improve English by focusing on the skills he will need to communicate well in everyday business and social settings. Morning classes focus on listening and speaking skills as well as vocabulary development and language structure. In Masters levels, students take one Skills Enhancement Class in the morning. Afternoon classes are dedicated to Skills Enhancement Classes in every level.
Curriculum :
The development of important language skills and elements such as listening, speaking, pronunciation and vocabulary allows one to communicate accurately and effectively. Students practice conversation and other speaking skills using practical, real-world English. Students learn to develop strategic listening skills and improve your use of grammar.
Skills Enhancement Classes allow him to customize his program to suit his individual interests.
Sample classes include American Idioms, American Film, Current Events and American Culture*.
Choices vary by location.
In our modern Language Technology Centers, students work on their individual language skills and objectives through technology-supported learning.Contact America! provides students with regular opportunities to meet with native English speakers, listen to guest lecturers and participate in local excursions.
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/30 sessions per week
8:30-9:20-Structure/Speaking Practice
9:30-10:20-Structure/Speaking Practice
10:30-11:20-Vocabulary Enrichment
11:30-12:20-Language Technology Center
12:20-1:30-Lunch
1:30-2:30 and 2:40-3:45 are class periods for courses of one's interest. The class includes Pronunciation/Conversation, Vocabulary in Use, Compelling Conversations, Listening with Confidence, Media Writing, Film and Discussion, Creative Writing, American Slang, Communication through video, What Makes America Tick, English for Business, Public Speaking, Real World Listening, American Ways and more.
The ELS Intensive English Programs use ELS' proven communicative approach to language learning. The Programs will challenge students' abilities and allow them to have fun while developing all language skills. Courses for both programs meet for 30 lessons per week, so the students are certain to learn quickly
Benefit, Goal of this course :
The program helps students improve English by focusing on the skills he will need to communicate well in everyday business and social settings. Morning classes focus on listening and speaking skills as well as vocabulary development and language structure. In Masters levels, students take one Skills Enhancement Class in the morning. Afternoon classes are dedicated to Skills Enhancement Classes in every level.
Curriculum :
The development of important language skills and elements such as listening, speaking, pronunciation and vocabulary allows one to communicate accurately and effectively. Students practice conversation and other speaking skills using practical, real-world English. Students learn to develop strategic listening skills and improve your use of grammar.
Skills Enhancement Classes allow him to customize his program to suit his individual interests.
Sample classes include American Idioms, American Film, Current Events and American Culture*.
Choices vary by location.
In our modern Language Technology Centers, students work on their individual language skills and objectives through technology-supported learning.Contact America! provides students with regular opportunities to meet with native English speakers, listen to guest lecturers and participate in local excursions.
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/30 sessions per week
8:30-9:20-Structure/Speaking Practice
9:30-10:20-Structure/Speaking Practice
10:30-11:20-Vocabulary Enrichment
11:30-12:20-Language Technology Center
12:20-1:30-Lunch
1:30-2:30 and 2:40-3:45 are class periods for courses of one's interest. The class includes Pronunciation/Conversation, Vocabulary in Use, Compelling Conversations, Listening with Confidence, Media Writing, Film and Discussion, Creative Writing, American Slang, Communication through video, What Makes America Tick, English for Business, Public Speaking, Real World Listening, American Ways and more.
Course Information
Class size
12 Students
Schedule
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 Weeks
Course Level
12 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
All ELS students must have medical insurance. The Student Health Plan is offered to ELS students at a non-refundable fee of $160 per four-week course.
*Housing Reservation Prepayment
Housing is optional. Four weeks of housing fees required to confirm
*Airport Pick-Up Fee :Airport pickup is optional.
*Materials and Technology Fee:Each Student pays a non-refundable materials and technology fee of $100 at the beginning of each four-week course.
Cancellation and refund policy
a)If ELS accepts your application, but you cancel your booked course, the application fee will not be refunded. However, should you cancel your booked course, you may apply your application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially scheduled start-date.
b)If your visa application is rejected or you cancel your booked course prior to the start date and you have not entered the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS, ELS will refund all tuition and fees (except the application fee and courier fee).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.
c)Standard Programs (Intensive English, Semi-Intensive English, American Explorer, Business English)If you withdraw during the first four weeks of your booked course, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition and fees as a non-refundable fee. You will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund on any remaining weeks of your booked course. This refund will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for the actual length of study.
*California centers' cancellation and refund policy may vary.
a)If you withdraw after the first four weeks of your booked course and have not completed at least 50% of your booked course, you will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund. This refund will be calculated from your last recorded day of attendance and will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for your actual length of study. ELS counts any part of the week that you studied as a full week of attendance for refund calculations.
b)If you withdraw after completing at least 50% of your booked course, you will not be eligible for a refund.If you extend the length of your booked course and withdraw from the course before completing 50% of the extended portion of your booked course, you will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund of the booked extension. This refund will be calculated from your last recorded day of attendance and will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for the actual length of your extended study. ELS counts any part of the week that you studied as a full week of attendance for refund calculations. If you extend the length of your booked course and you have completed 50% or more of the extended portion of the booked course, you will not be eligible for a refund.
Program Changes
There is a one-time $150 program change fee if you change your enrollment from the Intensive English program to the SemiIntensive or American Explorer program after your first four weeks of enrollment. No program changes are permitted within the first four weeks of a booked course.
Housing Cancellation and Refund PolicyIf canceled within 28 days, 50% of the housing costs of the first session (up to four weeks) will be refunded.
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
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
9:30-10:20-Vocabulary Enrichment
10:30-11:20-Structure/Speaking Practice
11:30-12:20-Structure/Speaking Practice
Course Information
Class size
12 Students
Schedule
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 Weeks
Course Level
12 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
All ELS students must have medical insurance. The Student Health Plan is offered to ELS students at a non-refundable fee of $160 per four-week course.
*Housing Reservation Prepayment
Housing is optional. Four weeks of housing fees required to confirm
*Airport Pick-Up Fee :Airport pickup is optional.
*Materials and Technology Fee:Each Student pays a non-refundable materials and technology fee of $100 at the beginning of each four-week course.
Cancellation and refund policy
a)If ELS accepts your application, but you cancel your booked course, the application fee will not be refunded. However, should you cancel your booked course, you may apply your application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially scheduled start-date.
b)If your visa application is rejected or you cancel your booked course prior to the start date and you have not entered the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS, ELS will refund all tuition and fees (except the application fee and courier fee).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.
c)Standard Programs (Intensive English, Semi-Intensive English, American Explorer, Business English)If you withdraw during the first four weeks of your booked course, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition and fees as a non-refundable fee. You will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund on any remaining weeks of your booked course. This refund will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for the actual length of study.
*California centers' cancellation and refund policy may vary.
a)If you withdraw after the first four weeks of your booked course and have not completed at least 50% of your booked course, you will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund. This refund will be calculated from your last recorded day of attendance and will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for your actual length of study. ELS counts any part of the week that you studied as a full week of attendance for refund calculations.
b)If you withdraw after completing at least 50% of your booked course, you will not be eligible for a refund.If you extend the length of your booked course and withdraw from the course before completing 50% of the extended portion of your booked course, you will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund of the booked extension. This refund will be calculated from your last recorded day of attendance and will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for the actual length of your extended study. ELS counts any part of the week that you studied as a full week of attendance for refund calculations. If you extend the length of your booked course and you have completed 50% or more of the extended portion of the booked course, you will not be eligible for a refund.
Program Changes
There is a one-time $150 program change fee if you change your enrollment from the Intensive English program to the SemiIntensive or American Explorer program after your first four weeks of enrollment. No program changes are permitted within the first four weeks of a booked course.
Housing Cancellation and Refund PolicyIf canceled within 28 days, 50% of the housing costs of the first session (up to four weeks) will be refunded.
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
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
9:30-10:20 Structure/Speaking Practice
10:30-11:20 Structure/Speaking Practice
Course Information
Class size
12 Students
Schedule
4, 8, 12 Weeks
Course Level
12 level
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
All ELS students must have medical insurance. The Student Health Plan is offered to ELS students at a non-refundable fee of $160 per four-week course.
*Housing Reservation Prepayment
Housing is optional. Four weeks of housing fees required to confirm
*Airport Pick-Up Fee :Airport pickup is optional.
*Materials and Technology Fee:Each Student pays a non-refundable materials and technology fee of $100 at the beginning of each four-week course.
Cancellation and refund policy
a)If ELS accepts your application, but you cancel your booked course, the application fee will not be refunded. However, should you cancel your booked course, you may apply your application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially scheduled start-date.
b)If your visa application is rejected or you cancel your booked course prior to the start date and you have not entered the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS, ELS will refund all tuition and fees (except the application fee and courier fee).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.
c)Standard Programs (Intensive English, Semi-Intensive English, American Explorer, Business English)If you withdraw during the first four weeks of your booked course, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition and fees as a non-refundable fee. You will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund on any remaining weeks of your booked course. This refund will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for the actual length of study.
*California centers' cancellation and refund policy may vary.
a)If you withdraw after the first four weeks of your booked course and have not completed at least 50% of your booked course, you will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund. This refund will be calculated from your last recorded day of attendance and will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for your actual length of study. ELS counts any part of the week that you studied as a full week of attendance for refund calculations.
b)If you withdraw after completing at least 50% of your booked course, you will not be eligible for a refund.If you extend the length of your booked course and withdraw from the course before completing 50% of the extended portion of your booked course, you will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund of the booked extension. This refund will be calculated from your last recorded day of attendance and will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for the actual length of your extended study. ELS counts any part of the week that you studied as a full week of attendance for refund calculations. If you extend the length of your booked course and you have completed 50% or more of the extended portion of the booked course, you will not be eligible for a refund.
Program Changes
There is a one-time $150 program change fee if you change your enrollment from the Intensive English program to the SemiIntensive or American Explorer program after your first four weeks of enrollment. No program changes are permitted within the first four weeks of a booked course.
Housing Cancellation and Refund PolicyIf canceled within 28 days, 50% of the housing costs of the first session (up to four weeks) will be refunded.
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
30 lessons per week of intensive studies -Seat for the official TOEFL® iBT, taken in familiar surroundings at the end of the course at the ELS
Center (with 12-week prep course option only)
-Integrated academic skills curriculum, covering all English-language skills needed for the TOEFL® iBT
-ETS (Educational Testing Service) TOEFL® Practice Online (TPO) diagnostic test, taken each
four-week session, with instant scoring and feedback by ETS
-Latest practice test materials integrated into lessons and language lab
-A comprehensive textbook for TOEFL® iBT
-ETS CriterionSM online writing evaluation service, with instant scoring and feedback by ETS
on writing samples
Benefit, Goal of this course :
ELS Language Centers, the world leader in campus-based English language instruction, offers a 3-session Complete Prep Program for the TOEFL® iBT.
(The program is available as a 3-session package, but you also may choose to take only one or two sessions of the program.) You will practice integrated reading and listening skills, improve writing and speaking, and learn test-taking strategies to help you get the score you need on the TOEFL® iBT.
Curriculum :
-Program holds six lessons per day;Two lessons of Structure and Speaking Practice or Language Studies: Focus on listening, speaking, grammar and integrated skills needed for the TOEFL® iBT exam. -One lesson of TOEFL® iBT Practice in the ELS Language Technology Center helps students to get more ready for the test by making them take actual TOEFL® iBT practice exams using TOEFL® iBT study materials and advanced listening software. Receive an Individualized Learning Plan based on student’s English proficiency level on the placement tests and on TOEFL® iBT goals. The program also use ETS CriterionSM, an exclusive writing program that provides instant feedback on one’s performance.One lesson of TOEFL® iBT Reading and Writing includes Read, discuss and write about a variety of reading selections. And Two lessons of TOEFL® iBT Prep help students to put their newly learned skills to work by refining study techniques, discussing test-taking strategies and practicing test formats.
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/30 lessons per week 8:30-9:20-Structure/Speaking Practice
30 lessons per week of intensive studies -Seat for the official TOEFL® iBT, taken in familiar surroundings at the end of the course at the ELS
Center (with 12-week prep course option only)
-Integrated academic skills curriculum, covering all English-language skills needed for the TOEFL® iBT
-ETS (Educational Testing Service) TOEFL® Practice Online (TPO) diagnostic test, taken each
four-week session, with instant scoring and feedback by ETS
-Latest practice test materials integrated into lessons and language lab
-A comprehensive textbook for TOEFL® iBT
-ETS CriterionSM online writing evaluation service, with instant scoring and feedback by ETS
on writing samples
Benefit, Goal of this course :
ELS Language Centers, the world leader in campus-based English language instruction, offers a 3-session Complete Prep Program for the TOEFL® iBT.
(The program is available as a 3-session package, but you also may choose to take only one or two sessions of the program.) You will practice integrated reading and listening skills, improve writing and speaking, and learn test-taking strategies to help you get the score you need on the TOEFL® iBT.
Curriculum :
-Program holds six lessons per day;Two lessons of Structure and Speaking Practice or Language Studies: Focus on listening, speaking, grammar and integrated skills needed for the TOEFL® iBT exam. -One lesson of TOEFL® iBT Practice in the ELS Language Technology Center helps students to get more ready for the test by making them take actual TOEFL® iBT practice exams using TOEFL® iBT study materials and advanced listening software. Receive an Individualized Learning Plan based on student’s English proficiency level on the placement tests and on TOEFL® iBT goals. The program also use ETS CriterionSM, an exclusive writing program that provides instant feedback on one’s performance.One lesson of TOEFL® iBT Reading and Writing includes Read, discuss and write about a variety of reading selections. And Two lessons of TOEFL® iBT Prep help students to put their newly learned skills to work by refining study techniques, discussing test-taking strategies and practicing test formats.
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/30 lessons per week 8:30-9:20-Structure/Speaking Practice
9:30-10:20-Structure/Speaking Practice
10:30-11:20-TOEFL Practice in Lab
11:30-12:20-TOEFL Reading/Writing
12:20-1:30-LUNCH
1:30-2:30-TOEFL Prep
2:40-3:45-TOEFL Prep
Course Information
Class size
12 Students
Schedule
4, 8, 12 Weeks
Course Level
6 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
ELS Pre-Arrival Placement Test score of 107 or higher
Completion of ELS level 106
Score of 52 on TOEFL® iBT; 473 on TOEFL® PBT; IELTS™ Band 4.5
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
All ELS students must have medical insurance. The Student Health Plan is offered to ELS students at a non-refundable fee of $160 per four-week course.
*Housing Reservation Prepayment
Housing is optional. Four weeks of housing fees required to confirm
*Airport Pick-Up Fee :Airport pickup is optional.
*Materials and Technology Fee:Each Student pays a non-refundable materials and technology fee of $100 at the beginning of each four-week course.
Cancellation and refund policy
a)If ELS accepts your application, but you cancel your booked course, the application fee will not be refunded. However, should you cancel your booked course, you may apply your application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially scheduled start-date.
b)If your visa application is rejected or you cancel your booked course prior to the start date and you have not entered the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS, ELS will refund all tuition and fees (except the application fee and courier fee).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.
c)Standard Programs (Intensive English, Semi-Intensive English, American Explorer, Business English)If you withdraw during the first four weeks of your booked course, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition and fees as a non-refundable fee. You will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund on any remaining weeks of your booked course. This refund will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for the actual length of study.
*California centers' cancellation and refund policy may vary.
a)If you withdraw after the first four weeks of your booked course and have not completed at least 50% of your booked course, you will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund. This refund will be calculated from your last recorded day of attendance and will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for your actual length of study. ELS counts any part of the week that you studied as a full week of attendance for refund calculations.
b)If you withdraw after completing at least 50% of your booked course, you will not be eligible for a refund.If you extend the length of your booked course and withdraw from the course before completing 50% of the extended portion of your booked course, you will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund of the booked extension. This refund will be calculated from your last recorded day of attendance and will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for the actual length of your extended study. ELS counts any part of the week that you studied as a full week of attendance for refund calculations. If you extend the length of your booked course and you have completed 50% or more of the extended portion of the booked course, you will not be eligible for a refund.
Program Changes
There is a one-time $150 program change fee if you change your enrollment from the Intensive English program to the SemiIntensive or American Explorer program after your first four weeks of enrollment. No program changes are permitted within the first four weeks of a booked course.
Housing Cancellation and Refund PolicyIf canceled within 28 days, 50% of the housing costs of the first session (up to four weeks) will be refunded.
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
ELS offers a group study option that includes specialized courses in Business English. This program begins with each regular session and consists of three unique one-session modules of instruction, with four weeks of instruction per module. Students may register for one, two or all three modules.
Students will take 20 General English hours during each week and 10 specialized hours focused on Business English. Students in the Business English course will have the opportunity to explore a variety of business topics and case studies in depth and improve on the following skills: giving presentations; participating in meetings; negotiating agreements; explaining and defining argumentative positions; and using business vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in work-related conversation. Students also practice important writing skills such as reporting and summarizing.
All students must be in ELS level 106 or higher to enroll in this course.
Additional Business English Program Features:
•Business English instructors work with students to build their business skills through practice in a controlled setting using interactive instructional tools such as role-plays and simulations.
•Students progress through up to three program modules. In each module, students will research, prepare and give an oral presentation; lead and actively participate in simulated meetings; defend a position taken or argument presented; and read and discuss case studies, business news and other authentic business literature.
•Course discussions are based on up-to-the-minute business news in subject areas including globalization; outsourcing; the Internet; branding; and living and working internationally. Students learn and have the opportunity to use new vocabulary, terminology, phrases and technical jargon.
•Individual competencies and objectives are addressed through technology-supported learning in the ELS Language Technology Centers.
ELS offers a group study option that includes specialized courses in Business English. This program begins with each regular session and consists of three unique one-session modules of instruction, with four weeks of instruction per module. Students may register for one, two or all three modules.
Students will take 20 General English hours during each week and 10 specialized hours focused on Business English. Students in the Business English course will have the opportunity to explore a variety of business topics and case studies in depth and improve on the following skills: giving presentations; participating in meetings; negotiating agreements; explaining and defining argumentative positions; and using business vocabulary and idiomatic expressions in work-related conversation. Students also practice important writing skills such as reporting and summarizing.
All students must be in ELS level 106 or higher to enroll in this course.
Additional Business English Program Features:
•Business English instructors work with students to build their business skills through practice in a controlled setting using interactive instructional tools such as role-plays and simulations.
•Students progress through up to three program modules. In each module, students will research, prepare and give an oral presentation; lead and actively participate in simulated meetings; defend a position taken or argument presented; and read and discuss case studies, business news and other authentic business literature.
•Course discussions are based on up-to-the-minute business news in subject areas including globalization; outsourcing; the Internet; branding; and living and working internationally. Students learn and have the opportunity to use new vocabulary, terminology, phrases and technical jargon.
•Individual competencies and objectives are addressed through technology-supported learning in the ELS Language Technology Centers.
Business English Sample Class Schedule
TIME
HIGH INTERMEDIATE (ELIGIBLE AT 106)
ADVANCED (107-109)
MASTERS (110-112)
8:30am-9:20am
Structure & Speaking Practice
Vocabulary Enrichment
Language Technology Center
9:30am-10:20am
Structure & Speaking Practice
Language Technology Center
Skills Enhancement Class
10:30am-11:20am
Language Technology Center
Structure & Speaking Practice
Language Studies
11:30am-12:20pm
Vocabulary Enrichment
Structure & Speaking Practice
Language Studies
12:20pm-1:30pm
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
1:30pm-2:30pm
Business English
Business English
Business English
2:40pm-3:45pm
Business English
Business English
Business English
Course Information
Schedule
4, 8, 12 Weeks
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
Students will take 20 General English hours during each week and 10 specialized hours focused on Business English.
All students must be in ELS level 106 or higher to enroll in this course.
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
All ELS students must have medical insurance. The Student Health Plan is offered to ELS students at a non-refundable fee of $160 per four-week course.
*Housing Reservation Prepayment
Housing is optional. Four weeks of housing fees required to confirm
*Airport Pick-Up Fee :Airport pickup is optional.
*Materials and Technology Fee:Each Student pays a non-refundable materials and technology fee of $100 at the beginning of each four-week course.
Cancellation and refund policy
a)If ELS accepts your application, but you cancel your booked course, the application fee will not be refunded. However, should you cancel your booked course, you may apply your application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially scheduled start-date.
b)If your visa application is rejected or you cancel your booked course prior to the start date and you have not entered the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS, ELS will refund all tuition and fees (except the application fee and courier fee).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.
c)Standard Programs (Intensive English, Semi-Intensive English, American Explorer, Business English)If you withdraw during the first four weeks of your booked course, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition and fees as a non-refundable fee. You will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund on any remaining weeks of your booked course. This refund will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for the actual length of study.
*California centers' cancellation and refund policy may vary.
a)If you withdraw after the first four weeks of your booked course and have not completed at least 50% of your booked course, you will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund. This refund will be calculated from your last recorded day of attendance and will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for your actual length of study. ELS counts any part of the week that you studied as a full week of attendance for refund calculations.
b)If you withdraw after completing at least 50% of your booked course, you will not be eligible for a refund.If you extend the length of your booked course and withdraw from the course before completing 50% of the extended portion of your booked course, you will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund of the booked extension. This refund will be calculated from your last recorded day of attendance and will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for the actual length of your extended study. ELS counts any part of the week that you studied as a full week of attendance for refund calculations. If you extend the length of your booked course and you have completed 50% or more of the extended portion of the booked course, you will not be eligible for a refund.
Program Changes
There is a one-time $150 program change fee if you change your enrollment from the Intensive English program to the SemiIntensive or American Explorer program after your first four weeks of enrollment. No program changes are permitted within the first four weeks of a booked course.
Housing Cancellation and Refund PolicyIf canceled within 28 days, 50% of the housing costs of the first session (up to four weeks) will be refunded.
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
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*
BEGINNER (101 - 103)
INTERMEDIATE (104 - 106)
ADVANCED (107 - 109)
MASTERS (110 - 112)
8:30 – 9:20
Structure/Speaking Practice
Structure/Speaking Practice
Language Technology Center
Skills Enhancement Class*
9:30 – 10:20
Structure/Speaking Practice
Structure/Speaking Practice
Vocabulary Enrichment
Language Technology Center
10:30 – 11:20
Language Technology Center
Vocabulary Enrichment
Structure/Speaking Practice
Language Studies
11:30 – 12:20
Vocabulary Enrichment
Language Technology Center
Structure/Speaking Practice
Language Studies
12:20 – 1:30
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
1:30 – 2:30
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
2:40 – 3:45
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
Course Information
Class size
1 Students
Schedule
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 Weeks
Course Level
12 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
All ELS students must have medical insurance. The Student Health Plan is offered to ELS students at a non-refundable fee of $160 per four-week course.
*Housing Reservation Prepayment
Housing is optional. Four weeks of housing fees required to confirm
*Airport Pick-Up Fee :Airport pickup is optional.
*Materials and Technology Fee:Each Student pays a non-refundable materials and technology fee of $100 at the beginning of each four-week course.
Cancellation and refund policy
a)If ELS accepts your application, but you cancel your booked course, the application fee will not be refunded. However, should you cancel your booked course, you may apply your application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially scheduled start-date.
b)If your visa application is rejected or you cancel your booked course prior to the start date and you have not entered the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS, ELS will refund all tuition and fees (except the application fee and courier fee).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.
c)Standard Programs (Intensive English, Semi-Intensive English, American Explorer, Business English)If you withdraw during the first four weeks of your booked course, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition and fees as a non-refundable fee. You will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund on any remaining weeks of your booked course. This refund will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for the actual length of study.
*California centers' cancellation and refund policy may vary.
a)If you withdraw after the first four weeks of your booked course and have not completed at least 50% of your booked course, you will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund. This refund will be calculated from your last recorded day of attendance and will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for your actual length of study. ELS counts any part of the week that you studied as a full week of attendance for refund calculations.
b)If you withdraw after completing at least 50% of your booked course, you will not be eligible for a refund.If you extend the length of your booked course and withdraw from the course before completing 50% of the extended portion of your booked course, you will be eligible for a prorated tuition refund of the booked extension. This refund will be calculated from your last recorded day of attendance and will be calculated by week based on the weekly price for the actual length of your extended study. ELS counts any part of the week that you studied as a full week of attendance for refund calculations. If you extend the length of your booked course and you have completed 50% or more of the extended portion of the booked course, you will not be eligible for a refund.
Program Changes
There is a one-time $150 program change fee if you change your enrollment from the Intensive English program to the SemiIntensive or American Explorer program after your first four weeks of enrollment. No program changes are permitted within the first four weeks of a booked course.
Housing Cancellation and Refund PolicyIf canceled within 28 days, 50% of the housing costs of the first session (up to four weeks) will be refunded.
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
Student Residence (Off Campus)
Location: Woodley Park 2807 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008
Room Type: Double
Meals: No meals included
Min Age: 18 Key/Damage: None
Description:
ELS now offers housing in the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan area of Washington DC.
This new location is only 15 minutes public transportation - 3 Metro (subway) stops from the Center's location near American University.
At this location, we offer apartments, with 3bedrooms (double occupancy), 2 shared bathrooms in the apartment, a common kitchen and a common living area, with television.
Internet access is available in each room. Apartments come fully furnished.
Kitchen area includes basic utensils, silverware, dishes, bowls, glasses, major appliances (oven, microwave, and dishwasher) and a full size refrigerator/freezer.
Living area consists of a sofa, 2 upholstered chairs, and 2 desks.
In each room there is a set of dressers, a nightstand, along with a double closet.
This facility is secure and staffed with on- sight residence assistants 24/7.
Many students from other US universities stay in this facility.
Nearby are numerous places to purchase food and meals, along with other amenities.
Students now will be only minutes from the ELS center and minutes from the attractions of Washington DC.
Homestay
Location: Homestay address varies by homestay
Room Type: Single
Meals: 14 meals per week
Min Age: 16
Key/Damage: None
Description:
Homestay students are responsible for their personal transportation.
Most students use the bus or metro to come to the center.
All homestays have guaranteed Internet access and Cable TV.
입실에 필요한 최소 연령 및 비용(세션당)
숙소 종류연령2014년 비용
캠퍼스 외 학교 기숙사 (Washington Intern Housing at Woodley Park)18$1365
홈스테이 아파트 형, 주당 16식 (아침, 점심제공 및 주말 3식)16$1375
캠퍼스 내 학생 기숙사
위치Thompson-Markwood Hall - Women only only 235 Second Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 WISH – men Washington Intern Housing - WISH Woodley Park / 5th floor 2807 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington, DC 20016 교외 아파트형 기숙사
룸 타입1인실 (Women only only) 2인실 (WISH – men)
식사식사 포함 (Women only) 식사 미 포함/기숙사내 취식 가능(WISH – men)
정보캠퍼스 내에 있으며 교실로부터 5분거리에 있으며 직접 방문해보니 시설이 깨끗하며 공용4 bedroom 내부에 개인 bedroom이 있습니다. 24시간 경비및 보안시설이 철저하여 안전합니다. 아파트마다 2개의 공용 욕실이 있으며 각 아파트마다 주방, 거실, 세탁기와 식기 세척기가 비치되어 무료로 사용가능 합니다. 모든 가구, 테이블보, 침대, 책상, 의자, 전화기가 있으며 침구류도 포함되어 있습니다. 모든 방에는 빠른 인터넷접속이 가능하고 학생들은 컴퓨터실 사용이 가능합니다. 장점은 미국 대학생들도 같은 아파트를 사용 하기 때문에 미국 친구 만들기에 아주 좋습니다. 또한 대학교내에 도서관 스포츠센터 모든 시설을 다 편리하게 이용할 수 있습니다.
홈스테이
룸 타입아파트
식사식사 포함 : 주당 16식 (아침/저녁 제공 및 주말 3식)
정보
거리는 대부분 버스를 타고 약 40분 거리에 위치하고 있습니다. ELS의 학생들에게 쾌적하고 안전하며 “집에서 멀리 떨어져도 집 같은 곳”의 환경을 제공할 수 있도록 세심하게 선별되었습니다.
장소소요시간 (단위 : 분)이동방법
홈스테이45-55지하철
공항15-20택시
은행5도보
시내 중심가15지하철
우체국10버스
레스토랑5도보
쇼핑몰/아울렛15지하철
슈퍼마켓5도보
버스정류장/지하철2도보
Washington DC 의 여름은 덥고 습하며(6, 7, 8월) 겨울은 춥고 눈이많이 옵니다.
기온
섭씨최저최고
봄023
여름1530
가을125
겨울-67
Surrounding Area
ELS/Washington, DC, located in one of the most attractive and safest residential neighborhoods in the Washington, DC area, is also in the heart of the nation’s capital. ELS is only minutes from the American University campus where students have access to campus facilities. Students are also close to many museums, memorials and government buildings. The Washington, DC area is served by a public bus system (Metrobus) and a public subway system (Metrorail), so students find it easy to explore fabulous restaurants, great shopping, galleries, historic neighborhoods, parks, theaters and sporting events. Many of the sights of the city are free. Washington, DC is home to numerous universities and colleges, both public and private. The Washington, DC area has hot, humid summers (June, July and August) and cold, snowy winters (December through February). Students should bring appropriate clothing.
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
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Why SELF-APPLY?
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
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