ELS Language Centers/Portland

Portland, Oregon USA

School Introduction

Our ELS Language Center in Portland, Oregon is located on the lovely campus of Concordia University (CU), less than 30 minutes away from downtown Portland, by way of the excellent and inexpensive public transportation system. With beautiful parks and spectacular mountain views, Portland is perfect for nature lovers. Portland's 15,000-hectare park system offers a wide choice of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking and fishing. Students can enjoy weekend trips to Mt. Hood, the Columbia Gorge, the Oregon beaches, Seattle and Vancouver. Portland has the distinction of being named Money magazine's "Best Big City for 2000".

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: 25-75
Average Class Size: 8
Hours per Week: 15, 20 or 30
Minimum Age: 14
Issue I-20: Yes
Housing Options: Homestay Dormitory
School Setting: Suburban
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET)

Schedule & Fees

GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMS:

START DATES 2009 (every 4 weeks): August 24, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14, 2009.
Start Dates 2010: January 11, February 08, March 08, April 05, May 03, June 01, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13

TUITION (varies by program): $1150 to $1575 per 4 weeks

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

Conversation Partner Program
Internships or Work Experience

Housing/Accommodation Info

Please call center for more information.

Contact Info

ELS Language Centers/Portland
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman Street
Centennial Hall, Rm 3
Portland, Oregon 97211

Tel (503) 280-8552
Fax (503) 280-8553
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