ELS Language Centers/Grand Forks

Grand Forks, North Dakota USA

School Introduction

ELS/Grand Forks is located on the beautifully wooded, 220-hectare campus of the University of North Dakota (UND) in Grand Forks. Grand Forks is a classic college town with 50,000 people and includes parks, bike trails and a new Arnold Palmer-designed golf course. UND is listed as one of the best 200 national universities in the USA (according to U.S. News & World Report). The university-bound undergraduate or graduate student will find numerous outstanding degree programs at UND as well as several special offers if they complete the ELS Intensive program.

ESL Program Introduction

This location offers group Intensive (30 lessons per week), Semi-Intensive (20 lessons per week) and American Explorer (15 lessons per week) English programs.

Students in the Intensive, Semi-Intensive & American Explorer English Programs offer instruction and practice in all key language skills: speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading & writing. The Intensive English Program also offers afternoon elective classes that focus on specific interests (such as American Idioms, American Film, Current Events and American Culture).

Background Data

Number of ESL Students: 25
Average Class Size: 6
Hours per Week: 15, 20 or 30
Minimum Age: 17
Issue I-20: Yes
Housing Options: Homestay Dormitory
School Setting: Suburban
Accreditation: ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training)

Schedule & Fees

START DATES 2008 (every 4 weeks): January 14, February 11, March 10, April 7, May 5, June 2, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 20, November 17, December 15, 2008.

TUITION (varies by program): $1055 to $1465 per 4 weeks

Application Fee: $135 (one-time fee)
Materials & Technology Fee: $55 per session
ELS Health Insurance Plan: $95 per session

ROOM & BOARD FEES 2008 (Prices vary by option. Contact us for more information.)

Special Courses & Features

Conversation Partner Program

Housing/Accommodation Info

Dorm options feature typical shared double rooms on campus and include most meals in the campus cafeteria. Homestays feature single rooms in an American home with breakfast and dinner daily and also lunches on weekends. Most homestays are between 20 to 30 mins from ELS by bus or bike.

Contact Info

ELS Language Centers/Grand Forks
University of North Dakota
2951 2nd Avenue North
O'Kelly Hall, Room 2
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203

Tel (701) 777-6785
Fax (701) 777-6786
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