ELS Language Centers/Seattle

Intensive and Semi-Intensive English Programs
Seattle, Washington USA

School Introduction

ELS/Seattle is located in a new building across the street from Seattle University and 10 minutes from downtown Seattle. With a backdrop of majestic Mr. Rainier and the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, Seattle enjoys a reputation as one of America's "most livable" cities. Opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, skiing, and other outdoor activities abound, and students can make weekend visits to Portland, Oregon or Vancouver, Canada. Seattle's professional sports teams include American football, basketball and baseball.

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. A TOEFL iBT Prep Program (30 lessons per week) will also be offered starting September 17, 2007.

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 offers practice in reading & listening skills, writing and speaking, as well as test-taking strategies to help increase the TOEFL score.

Private instruction is also available.

Background Data

Number of ESL Students: 50-200
Average Class Size: 8
Hours per Week: 15, 20 or 30
Minimum Age: 16
Issue I-20: Yes
Housing Options: Homestay Dormitory Apartment
School Setting: Suburban
Accreditation: ACCET

Schedule & Fees

GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMS:

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: $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.)

PREP PROGRAM FOR THE TOEFL iBT:

START DATES: Vary from every 4 weeks to every 12 weeks, depending on option. Contact ELS Language Centers for more details.

TUITION: $1680 (4 weeks); $3260 (8 weeks); $4890 (12 weeks), includes materials & technology fee

See above for application and health insurance fees.

Special Courses & Features

Conversation Partner Program
Internships or Work Experience
TOEFL Preparation Courses

Contact Info

Intensive and Semi-Intensive English Programs
ELS Language Centers/Seattle
718 12th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98122

Tel (206) 623-1481
Fax (206) 623-7452
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