ELS Language Centers/Riverdale, NY

Intensive and Semi-Intensive English Programs
Riverdale, New York USA

School Introduction

ELS/Riverdale is located on the beautiful and romantic campus of The College of Mount Saint Vincent, an independent four-year coeducational liberal arts college. Located in the prestigious Riverdale section of New York City, the college encompasses 28 beautiful hectares overlooking the Hudson River. Students will enjoy all New York City has to offer including Broadway musicals, concerts, dance clubs, museums, professional sports and world-class shopping.

Founded in 1847 as an academy by the Sisters of Charity and expanded into a 4-year institution in 1910, the college enrolls approximately 1,600 students representing various religious, racial and ethnic backgrounds.

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).

A Business English Program is also offered at this location offering practice in Business vocabulary and conversation.

Background Data

Schedule & Fees

START DATES 2008 (every 4 weeks): January 7, February 4, March 3, March 31, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 13, November 10, December 8, 2008.

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

Application Fee: $100 non-refundable 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

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

Contact Info

Intensive and Semi-Intensive English Programs
ELS Language Centers/Riverdale, NY
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Seton Hall, 6301 Riverdale Ave.
Riverdale, New York 10471

Tel (718) 796-6325
Fax (718) 796-7994
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