ELS Language Centers/Houston

Houston, Texas USA

School Introduction

Our ELS Language Center in Houston, Texas is on the campus of the University of St. Thomas (UST) and is located in a beautiful building in Houston's Museum District, across the street from the UST admission's office and athletic fields. Houston is America's fourth largest city and is the center of the world's energy industry and a major destination for international students. Many students enjoy weekend visits to the National Air and Space Administration (NASA) Space Center Houston, Gulf of Mexico beaches, San Antonio, Dallas, New Orleans and Mexico.

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. TOEFL IBT Prep Program and GRE Prep Program are also offered at this location.

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).

The comprehensive, 12-week TOEFL iBT Prep Program (30 lessons per week) offers practice in reading & listening skills, writing and speaking, as well as test-taking strategies to help increase the TOEFL score.

The GRE prep 6-hour per day program combines advanced language enrichment with one hour of GRE® language self-study and two hours of GRE® Test Prep strategies. Four or eight (recommended) week options are available. The maximum class size is 15.

A Business English program is also available (30 lessons per week) for up to 3 sessions. This program focuses on Business vocabulary and conversation pertaining to business.

Private instruction for Executives is also available.

Background Data

Number of ESL Students: 50-150
Average Class Size: 8
Hours per Week: 15, 20 or 30
Minimum Age: 14
Issue I-20: Yes
Housing Options: Homestay Dormitory Apartment
School Setting: Suburban
Accreditation: ACCET

Schedule & Fees

GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMS:

START DATES 2009 (every 4 weeks): August 17, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 7, 2009.
art Dates 2010: January 04, February 01, March 01, March 29, April 26, May 24, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 13, October 11, November 08, December 06, 2010

TUITION (varies by program): $1150 to $1575 per 4 weeks
Complete Prep Program for the TOEFL IBT starting at $1770 (4 weeks)
ELS GRE Test prep program : $1695

Application Fee: $145 (one-time fee)
Materials & Technology Fee: $65 per session
ELS Health Insurance Plan: $120 per session

ROOM & BOARD FEES 2009 (Prices vary by option. Contact us for more information.)

Special Courses & Features

English for Business
Conversation Partner Program
GMAT/GRE Preparation Courses
Internships or Work Experience
TOEFL Preparation Courses
One-to-One Instruction / Private Lessons

Housing/Accommodation Info

Please contact the center for more information.

Contact Info

ELS Language Centers/Houston
University of St. Thomas - Houston
4200 Montrose Blvd., Suite 120
Houston, Texas 77006

Tel (713) 521-2030
Fax (713) 521-0664
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