- Highly Ranked Host Institution, SRM University – Ranked #1 Private University - STEM Industry Opportunities – Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. - Scholarships – 25% scholarship off ered on all ELS sessions, plus additional discounts for prepaid sessions. - Living in India is very aff ordable, so students can enjoy Chennai and the surrounding areas while living within their means.
ELS Language Centers, ChennaiAbout the
ELS/Chennai is on the Kattankulathur Campus at SRM
University in Chennai, India.
SRM University was ranked by India Today as the #1 private
university in India in 2013. SRM also is ranked #8 nationally
in Engineering and #8 nationally in Medicine. Beyond its wide range
of academic offerings, high ranking and accreditation, SRM
University is very forthcoming and student-service focused,
with a welcoming infrastructure for international students.
ELS students will have full access to SRM’s library, recreation
facilities, computer labs and other facilities.
On-campus student residence is available for ELS students in
the SRM Green Pearl International Hostel. Chennai is considered to be the Gateway to South India, known for beautiful architecture and rich culture. Ranked as the #1 Private University, SRM’s Kattankulathur campus is the hub of several reputable IT companies, research institutes, and higher education schools and offers many opportunities for personal and professional development.
SRM University(ELS Chennai)About the
The ability to communicate eff ectively in English is critical
to making the most of the world of educational and job
opportunities that await you.
ELS off ers you a variety of pathways to acquiring the English skills
so key to academic and career success today – pathways fi lled
with discovery and adventure, new friends and new cultures, and
learning and achievement.
Why Choose ELS? No other English language provider off ers the choices,
expertise, guidance and focus on your success that ELS does.
Choose the program that will help you reach your
individual goals.
We can help you identify the right one for you.
Make your plan to study abroad before leaving
your own country.
You can apply for conditional admission BEFORE you have
mastered English. Once you graduate from ELS, you can enter
your chosen university.
Select from the largest on-campus network of
study locations in the world.
Study in the heart of an environment that is rich in intellectual
stimulation, resources, culture and social opportunities.
Receive instruction from expert teachers.
All ELS teachers are professional educators trained in English
language instruction; the majority of our teachers hold
Master’s degrees or CELTA Certifi cates.
Learn using the best materials.
ELS’s proprietary textbooks and instructional materials come
from the most respected authors in the ESL fi eld.
ELS Language Technology Centers provide the opportunity
to work on your specifi c language challenges using
computer-aided instruction and practice.
Only in the EAP program will students gain the following advantages:
Apply for conditional admission to any of our 650+ partner universities
Receive free university counseling while studying at ELS
Receive an academic transcript
Those students who complete level 112 of the Intensive Program-English for Academic Purposes will receive our Level 112 Certificate of Completion. This official document is accepted as proof of English proficiency for admission at ELS partner colleges and universities.
15 students for Structure and Speaking Practice, Language Studies, Vocabulary Enrichment, and Reading and Writing classes
20 students for Skills Enhancement Classes (Masters levels only)
Minimum age
requirements:
18
*Afternoon classes meet for 60 and 65 minutes Monday through Thursday. This gives students the same amount of class time each week as their morning classes but allows for free afternoons every Friday. EAP SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE :
BEGINNER
Levels 101-103
INTERMEDIATE
Levels 104 – 106
ADVANCED
Levels 107 – 109
MASTERS
Levels 110 – 112
9:30am-10:20am
Structure and
Speaking Practice
Structure and
Speaking Practice
Language TechnologyCenterSkills Enhancement
Class*
10:30am-11:20am
Structure and
Speaking Practice
Structure and
Speaking Practice
VocabularyEnrichment
Language TechnologyCenter
11:30am-12:20pm
VocabularyEnrichment
VocabularyEnrichment
Structure and
Speaking Practice
Language Studies
12:20pm-1:20pm
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
1:20pm-2:10pm
Language TechnologyCenter
Language TechnologyCenter
Structure and
Speaking Practice
Language Studies
2:20pm-3:20pm
Reading andWriting
Reading andWriting
Reading andWriting
Reading andWriting 3:30pm-4:35pm
Reading andWriting
Reading andWriting
Reading andWriting
Reading andWriting
Note: In one of the three Masters levels (110, 111 and 112), a guided research class will replace the Skills Enhancement and Language Technology classes.
EAP Students benefit from morning classes that are designed to build a foundation for communicative competency: Structure and Speaking Practice (or Language Studies), Vocabulary Enrichment (or Skills Enhancement Classes in Masters levels) and one lesson in our Language Technology Center. Afternoons are dedicated to Reading and Writing classes.
*Exact courses offered at each Center may vary. Courses may include: Developing Vocabulary Skills, Advanced Presentations, Current Events
EAP STUDY EXPECTATIONS:
Beginner Levels 101-103:
Understand and respond to simple questions and directions from a native speaker
Participate in brief conversations with emphasis placed on survival English skills
Understand a variety of simplified articles and stories
Guess the meaning of basic vocabulary from written context
Communicate ideas in a simple paragraph with revisions
Intermediate Levels 104-106:
Understand most questions and statements at normal speaking speed
Sustain a conversation with a native speaker about familiar topics
Understand near-authentic readings on a variety of non-academic topics with some difficulty
Communicate most ideas clearly in general writing on a variety of familiar topics
Demonstrate awareness of important elements of academic writing
Advanced Levels 107 - 109:
Use the language with sufficient accuracy and fluency to speak effectively on formal and informal social, academic and professional topics
Understand most conversations with little difficulty
Understand and summarize most readings targeted at native English speakers
Communicate ideas clearly in writing on a variety of social and professional topics.
Understand and summarize, orally and in writing, most readings targeted at native English speakers
Understand lectures on familiar topics with little difficulty and take notes
Are ready to enter many community colleges and career schools, many of which accept English for Academic Purposes Intensive level 109 completion in place of a standardized test of English proficiency such as TOEFL® or IELTS™
Masters Levels(Levels 110-112):
Communicate verbally with near-native fluency
Understand and use a wide range of idiomatic speech
Communicate in English using standard writing and speaking formats
Complete an extended research paper project
Write highly developed argumentative essays
Make clear and well-researched oral presentations on a variety of academic and non-academic topics
Be ready to enter 4-year college and university programs, many of which accept English for Academic Purposes level 112 completion in place of a standardized test of English proficiency such as TOEFL® or IELTS™
Only in the EAP program will students gain the following advantages:
Apply for conditional admission to any of our 650+ partner universities
Receive free university counseling while studying at ELS
Receive an academic transcript
Those students who complete level 112 of the Intensive Program-English for Academic Purposes will receive our Level 112 Certificate of Completion. This official document is accepted as proof of English proficiency for admission at ELS partner colleges and universities.
15 students for Structure and Speaking Practice, Language Studies, Vocabulary Enrichment, and Reading and Writing classes
20 students for Skills Enhancement Classes (Masters levels only)
Minimum age
requirements:
18
*Afternoon classes meet for 60 and 65 minutes Monday through Thursday. This gives students the same amount of class time each week as their morning classes but allows for free afternoons every Friday. EAP SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE :
BEGINNER
Levels 101-103
INTERMEDIATE
Levels 104 – 106
ADVANCED
Levels 107 – 109
MASTERS
Levels 110 – 112
9:30am-10:20am
Structure and
Speaking Practice
Structure and
Speaking Practice
Language TechnologyCenterSkills Enhancement
Class*
10:30am-11:20am
Structure and
Speaking Practice
Structure and
Speaking Practice
VocabularyEnrichment
Language TechnologyCenter
11:30am-12:20pm
VocabularyEnrichment
VocabularyEnrichment
Structure and
Speaking Practice
Language Studies
12:20pm-1:20pm
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
1:20pm-2:10pm
Language TechnologyCenter
Language TechnologyCenter
Structure and
Speaking Practice
Language Studies
2:20pm-3:20pm
Reading andWriting
Reading andWriting
Reading andWriting
Reading andWriting 3:30pm-4:35pm
Reading andWriting
Reading andWriting
Reading andWriting
Reading andWriting
Note: In one of the three Masters levels (110, 111 and 112), a guided research class will replace the Skills Enhancement and Language Technology classes.
EAP Students benefit from morning classes that are designed to build a foundation for communicative competency: Structure and Speaking Practice (or Language Studies), Vocabulary Enrichment (or Skills Enhancement Classes in Masters levels) and one lesson in our Language Technology Center. Afternoons are dedicated to Reading and Writing classes.
*Exact courses offered at each Center may vary. Courses may include: Developing Vocabulary Skills, Advanced Presentations, Current Events
EAP STUDY EXPECTATIONS:
Beginner Levels 101-103:
Understand and respond to simple questions and directions from a native speaker
Participate in brief conversations with emphasis placed on survival English skills
Understand a variety of simplified articles and stories
Guess the meaning of basic vocabulary from written context
Communicate ideas in a simple paragraph with revisions
Intermediate Levels 104-106:
Understand most questions and statements at normal speaking speed
Sustain a conversation with a native speaker about familiar topics
Understand near-authentic readings on a variety of non-academic topics with some difficulty
Communicate most ideas clearly in general writing on a variety of familiar topics
Demonstrate awareness of important elements of academic writing
Advanced Levels 107 - 109:
Use the language with sufficient accuracy and fluency to speak effectively on formal and informal social, academic and professional topics
Understand most conversations with little difficulty
Understand and summarize most readings targeted at native English speakers
Communicate ideas clearly in writing on a variety of social and professional topics.
Understand and summarize, orally and in writing, most readings targeted at native English speakers
Understand lectures on familiar topics with little difficulty and take notes
Are ready to enter many community colleges and career schools, many of which accept English for Academic Purposes Intensive level 109 completion in place of a standardized test of English proficiency such as TOEFL® or IELTS™
Masters Levels(Levels 110-112):
Communicate verbally with near-native fluency
Understand and use a wide range of idiomatic speech
Communicate in English using standard writing and speaking formats
Complete an extended research paper project
Write highly developed argumentative essays
Make clear and well-researched oral presentations on a variety of academic and non-academic topics
Be ready to enter 4-year college and university programs, many of which accept English for Academic Purposes level 112 completion in place of a standardized test of English proficiency such as TOEFL® or IELTS™
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* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
*Closed on this 2019 holidays, no classes held: June 5: Ramazan
August 15: Independence Day
September 2: Vinayakar Chathurthi
October 2: Gandhi Jayanti
October 7: Ayutha Pooja
December 25: Christmas
Accommodation
Housing Reservation Deposit of $200 per 4-week course required if housing is requested(deposit applied to housing fee)
-GREEN PEARL STUDENT RESIDENCE(males only) Rooms at Green Pearl International Hostel are single or
double bedrooms with a shared common area. Facilities: Wi-Fi
• Drinking Water
• Water Heater
• Power Supply
• Medical Care
• Recreation
• Stationery Shop
• Gym
• Indoor Games
• Banking Facility
• A/C Dining Hall
• A/C Study Hall
• 24-hour Security
• Laundry Services Housing also includes all meals: breakfast, lunch,
evening snacks and dinner. Both vegetarian and halal
non-vegetarian meal options are available.
-INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HOSTEL(Females only)
SingleOccupancy: $573per 1-month session;includes breakfast, lunch and dinner,7 days a week
DoubleOccupancy: $401per 1-month session;includes breakfast, lunch and dinner,7 days a week
Surrounding Area
Great Things to See and Do
Marina Beach: Chennai’s most famous tourist attraction,
Marina Beach is the second-longest beach in the world,
stretching on for 12 kilometers along the Bay of Bengal!
Mahabalipuram: Marvel at the Stone Temples, five freestanding
temples with ancient carvings dating back to the
Pallava dynasty of the seventh and eighth centuries.
Theme Parks: There are several theme parks located near
Chennai, featuring rides, water parks and entertainment,
including VGP Universal Kingdom, Queens Land and VGP
Golden Beach Resort.
Facilities
Air conditioned auditorium, seminar halls, classrooms
and communication labs
• Access to Wi-Fi
• General Hospital with 150 beds
• Separate hostels for men and women
• Bus Transport facility across Chennai
• Banking, ATM and DTP facilities
• Access to bookstores, canteen
Activity
We believe that getting to know your adopted city when studying abroad is an important part of your experience. Our student activities are designed to help you experience your new city through many great activities, such as sporting events, trips to the beach, sightseeing and shopping excursions. Chennai International Airport is 40 minutes away from SRM University, allowing ample opportunities for weekend travel.
Sample student activities include: • Mahabalipuram Temple • Marina Beach walks • Pondy Bazaar shopping • Hindu Temple visits • South Indian cooking lessons • Cycling at Anna Zoological Park • SRM student festivals • Indian Artisan workshops • Cricket matches
Location
Getting to the school from the airport
Thank you for choosing ELS Language Centers/Chennai. We look forward to welcoming
you. For your safety and convenience, we have prepared the following instructions to assist
you, should you have any difficulties upon your arrival.
AT THE AIRPORT (only for students who have requested airport transfer service)
Where will I meet my driver?
If you are on an international flight, your driver will be waiting for you just outside the
International terminal after you have cleared Indian Immigration and Customs and picked
up your bags. If you are on a domestic flight, your driver will be just outside the Domestic
terminal. Your driver will be carrying either an ELS Language Centers sign or a sign with
your name spelled in English characters.
What if my arrival time or flight changes?
Your driver will have your flight information and will track the arrival time. There is no
need to inform him/her.
What if I cannot find my driver?
If you cannot find your driver, please call the driver’s number that was provided in your
APU confirmation. You can also call Laxmi Travels or the ELS Center Helpline. (You need to
dial the entire telephone number even if you are at the airport). They will advise the driver
where you are.
What if I try and still cannot find my driver?
If you still cannot find your driver after trying your best, please take a taxi to the Language
Center. You can get a taxi at the Government Prepaid Taxi stall outside of the baggage claim
area. If you are staying on campus, ask the driver to take you to Green Pearl International
Hostel, in Potheri near SRM.
What if my luggage is lost?
If the airline misplaces your luggage, speak to someone at the airport. Luggage is usually
found and returned to students within 24 hours.
Your luggage can be delivered to the ELS Language Center between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM,
Monday through Friday. The school’s address is ELS Language Centers, care of SRM
University-Kattankulathur, Basic Engineering Lab Building, Room 302. Give the
airline our telephone number also, which is +91 99 4065 8681. On arrival at the center,
please advise our International Student Advisor that your luggage was lost. She will assist
you.
ARRIVING AT SRM Green Pearl International Hostel
How do I check in?
When you arrive at Green Pearl International Hostel, there will be a warden at the entrance.
Go to the B-Block office. You will need to show your passport and sign your name in the
registration book. The warden will have your keys and show you your room.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If you have an emergency, or you need to contact center staff for some other reason, please
call +91 97 8673 7213. If this number does not work for some reason, please call
+91 87 5420 3148.
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
The First day of class is the 1st of the month or the first working day. Come to the center at
9:15 for your placement test. The Language Center is located behind the University Library
Building, in the Basic Engineering lab Building, Room 302.
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