ELS Language Centers/Grand Rapids

Intensive and Semi-Intensive English programs
Grand Rapids, Michigan USA

School Introduction

ELS/Grand Rapids is located in the area of Grand Valley State University's downtown Grand Rapids location. Grand Rapids is the number two city in the state of Michigan. Grand Rapids, a safe city of approximately 200,000, is located on the western side of the state, near Lake Michigan and it provides a friendly atmosphere for international students with a lower cost of living than larger cities. GVSU has a large residential campus in Allendale, about 20 km from the center of Grand Rapids as well as a number of impressive buildings in downtown Grand Rapids itself. ELS is based in the downtown of the city but frequent (free) shuttle buses - which take less than 30 minutes - give easy access to the Allendale campus where students may use GVSU facilities.

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).

Private instruction is also available at this location.

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: $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.)

Special Courses & Features

Internships or Work Experience
One-to-One Instruction / Private Lessons

Contact Info

Intensive and Semi-Intensive English programs
ELS Language Centers/Grand Rapids
Grand Valley State University
GVSU Cook-DeVos Center
301 Michigan NE, 5th Floor, Room 546
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

Tel (616) 331-5720
Fax (616) 331-5721
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