- Located near world famous university, UC Berkeley - American Conversation partnerships, volunteer program outside of academic settings - Intensive TOEFL prep program with TOEFL Testing Center - the most moderate climate in the US, convenient public transportation systems - Student residence on campus or host family option near the center
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.
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
12level
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
Fees
School's Admin fee
(USD)$ 175
Tuition
4 Week
8 Week
12 Week
16 Week
20 Week
(USD)$ 1,410 / Week
(USD)$ 2,820 / Week
(USD)$ 4,017 / Week
(USD)$ 5,356 / Week
(USD)$ 6,345 / Week
24 Week
28 Week
32 Week
36 Week
40 Week
(USD)$ 7,614 / Week
(USD)$ 8,386 / Week
(USD)$ 9,584 / Week
(USD)$ 10,782 / Week
(USD)$ 11,980 / Week
Housing Placement
(USD)$ 300
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
4 weeks
(USD)$ 1230
(USD)$ 1400 (double, 15 meals), $ 1180 (double, no meals)
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 $150 program change fee if you change your enrollment from the Intensive English program to the SemiIntensive or American Explorer program after your first four weeks of enrollment. No program changes are permitted within the first four weeks of a booked course.
Housing Cancellation and Refund PolicyIf canceled within 28 days, 50% of the housing costs of the first session (up to four weeks) will be refunded.
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Structure and Speaking Practice, Vocabulary Enrichment, Language Technology Center
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Students who wish to study English while on vacation in the USA may do so in the ELS American Explorer Program.
Curriculum : This program features three morning lessons per day (Monday through Friday) for a total of 15 lessons per week. Afternoons are free for recreation and relaxation.
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/15 lessons per week 8:30-9:20 Vocabulary Enrichment/Language
Structure and Speaking Practice, Vocabulary Enrichment, Language Technology Center
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Students who wish to study English while on vacation in the USA may do so in the ELS American Explorer Program.
Curriculum : This program features three morning lessons per day (Monday through Friday) for a total of 15 lessons per week. Afternoons are free for recreation and relaxation.
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/15 lessons per week 8:30-9:20 Vocabulary Enrichment/Language
9:30-10:20 Structure/Speaking Practice
10:30-11:20 Structure/Speaking Practice
Course Information
Class size
12 Students
Schedule
1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 Weeks
Course Level
12 level
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2025Year schedule), has been finished. (2026Year schedule), has been updating
Fees
School's Admin fee
(USD)$ 175
Tuition
4 Week
8 Week
12 Week
Week
Week
(USD)$ 1,350 / Week
(USD)$ 2,700 / Week
(USD)$ 4,050 / Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
(USD)$ 300
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
4weeks
(USD)$ 1230
(USD)$ 1400 (double, 15 meals), $ 1180 (double, no meals)
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
15 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
Fees
School's Admin fee
(USD)$ 175
Tuition
4 Week
8 Week
12 Week
16 Week
20 Week
(USD)$ 1,840 / Week
(USD)$ 3,680 / Week
(USD)$ 5,244 / Week
(USD)$ 6,992 / Week
(USD)$ 8,280 / Week
24 Week
28 Week
32 Week
36 Week
40 Week
(USD)$ 9,936 / Week
(USD)$ 10,948 / Week
(USD)$ 12,512 / Week
(USD)$ 14,076 / Week
(USD)$ 15,640 / Week
Housing Placement
(USD)$ 300
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
4 weeks
(USD)$ 1230
(USD)$ 1400 (double, 15 meals), $ 1180 (double, no meals)
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: Hillside Hall 2425 Prospect Street Berkeley, CA 94704
Room Type: Double - In some cases, students will be placed in triple or quadruple occupancy if there is overflow. In these cases, discounts will be offered.
Meals: 18 meals per week
Min Age: 17
Key/Damage: Additional $200 key and damage deposit paid directly to Hillside upon check-in
Description: Coed dormitory with American (UC Berkeley) students living in the same dorm and floor. Males & Females on the same floor, but in separated rooms and
bathrooms. Shared double occupancy rooms in Hillside Hall, which is the same building as the Center. Shared hallway bathrooms. Linens are included. Students clean their own
rooms during stay. All rooms have Wireless access. A common student lounge with cable TV, DVD, pool table, and ping pong table is available as well as a porch with BBQ area for students to use. Rooms for Married Couples may be possible (with advanced notice) in a different dorm. Different rates may apply for Married Couple rooms. There are laundry facilities in the residence
hall building.
Check-in Time Check-out Time Hillside Hall (Student Residence (Off Campus)) 10am - 10 pm (Sunday) / 12 noon (Saturday) Students with confirmed reservations check
in at Hillside Hall, 2425 Prospect Street and
sign a contract. The Residence Assistant (RA) will provide keys. Early and late arrivers will have to wait until the RA is available, or stay at a hotel.
Student Residence (Off Campus)
Location: Hillside Durant 2731 Durant Street Berkeley, CA 94704
Room Type: Double - In some cases, students will be placed in triple or quadruple occupancy if there is overflow. In these cases, discounts will be offered.
Meals: No meals included. Students may purchase meal plans at the ELS Berkeley Center.
Min Age: 18
Key/Damage: $200 damage deposit
Description: Located one block from the main UC Berkeley Campus, and 5 blocks from ELS/Berkeley at Hillside Hall, Hillside Durant is a three-floor building with 12 (double) rooms and 6 semiprivate bathrooms. The dormitory has two large kitchens and
dining areas where students may prepare their own meals. Each room
is furnished with beds, desks, chest of drawers, closets, sink, a small refrigerator and TV. There are coin-operated laundry rooms. Males & Females on the same floor, but in separate rooms and bathrooms. Linens are included. Students clean their own rooms during stay. Rooms for Married Couples may be possible (with permission) in a different dorm.
Check-in Time Check-out Time Hillside Durant
(Student Residence (Off Campus)) 10 am to 10 pm (Sunday) / 12 noon
(Saturday) Students with confirmed reservations go to Hillside Hall. The Residence Assistant (RA) will provide keys. Early and late arrivers will have to wait until the RA is available, or stay at a hotel.
Homestay
Location: Homestays in the area
Room Type: Single, Double
Meals: 14 meals per week
Min Age: 16
Key/Damage: None required
Description: Students are responsible for taking public transportation to the Center. Most students travel to ELS by bus or BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) train.
Surrounding Area
ELS/Berkeley is located in Hillside Hall, a residence and classroom facility, which houses both ELS students and students from the University of California, Berkeley. Many of the world’s greatest scholars have studied in Berkeley, and you can take advantage of many libraries, cafés and bookstores. ELS is in an ideal location in the San Francisco Bay Area with a temperate climate, excellent public transportation and easy access to San Francisco, San Jose and Marin County. Berkeley is also located near Muir Woods and Napa Wine Country. The city of Berkeley has a small population but a big reputation
and is host to many art and cultural activities including numerous festivals.
Facilities
General Facilities include Baseball field, Basketball ocurts, Billiards (pool), cafeteria, computer center, fitness Center, fitness classes, Golf course nearby (fees), gymnasium, health center, Language technology center, library, movie theatre, ping pong, recreational park, runing track, snack bar, soccer field, swimming pool (both indoor and outdoor), tennis court and volleyball courts. Note that some facilities may require a small fee for use. Others are free.
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