ELS Language Centers/St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, Florida USA

School Introduction

Our ELS Language Center in St. Petersburg, Florida is located on the beautiful waterfront campus of Eckerd College, only 20 minutes from the famous Gulf of Mexico. St. Petersburg, situated on Florida's tropical west coast, is well known for its beaches, mild climate, and educational and cultural attractions. Many students enjoy taking trips to Disney World®, EPCOT Center®, Sea World, Busch Gardens®, and Universal Studios®. Cultural attractions include the world famous Salvador Dali Museum and the Smithsonian affiliated Florida International Museum.

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).

This location offers a January Youth Homestay program and a summer Youth Camp for children. These programs include general English instruction and fun filled activities. Students are supervised by adults and live in homestays (January Youth Homestay) or dormitory (summer Youth Camp).

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.
Start 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

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
One-to-One Instruction / Private Lessons
Courses for Juniors / Teenagers (12 - 16 yrs old)
Courses for Children (under 12 years old)

Housing/Accommodation Info

Please contact center for more information.

Contact Info

ELS Language Centers/St. Petersburg
Eckerd College
4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33711

Tel (727) 864-7820
Fax (727) 867-5345
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