Nashville, TN ELS - Nashville


ELS Address: 1513 Compton Avenue Nashville, TN 37212
Tel.: (615) 460-6011
On the Campus of: Belmont University

Center Information

Our ELS Language Center in Nashville, Tennessee is situated on the beautiful campus of Belmont University, just 10 minutes from downtown, in the heart of the musically and culturally diverse city of Nashville, Tennessee. Known worldwide as "Music City USA", Nashville is famous for its country music. Nashville consistently ranks among the nation's lowest cost-of-living cities and is ranked as "America's friendliest city" by Travel + Leisure magazine.

Programs

Intensive English

Cost Per Session: $1,575.00
Show Description
The ELS Intensive English Program is our most popular program of study. This program will help you significantly improve your English skills, achieve greater fluency and fully prepare you for university study in the USA.

Semi-Intensive English

Cost Per Session: $1,210.00
Show Description
The ELS Semi-Intensive Program is ideal for students who want to learn English while also having time to visit local cities and attractions. Students take classes in the morning and have afternoons free to explore.

American Explorer

Cost Per Session: $1,150.00
Show Description
If you are planning a short vacation in the USA and would like to include some English classes, our American Explorer Program is perfect for you. American Explorer is designed for tourists who would like to take some part-time English classes while spending their afternoons sightseeing and visiting local attractions. From the fast-paced excitement of New York City, to the relaxed lifestyle along the beautiful California coast, our great locations hold many opportunities for adventure. The American Explorer Program consists of 12 levels of instruction from Beginning to Masters proficiency, with four weeks of instruction per level.

Additional Learning Opportunities

American Conversation Partnerships
Interested in after-class conversation and friendship with an American student? Inquire after your arrival and we can arrange time with a native speaker.

Music, Voice or Dance Lessons
We can arrange for students to take musical instrument, voice or dance lessons with faculty or qualified students.

College Class Visits and Auditing
ELS Intensive students (in key levels) can visit one or more college classes, depending on professor approval.

Access to Campus Facilities/Services
ELS students may use many of the facilities at our host college/university for free (or low cost) during their studies. Available facilities may vary, but usually include a fitness center, swimming pool, campus library, tennis court, and more.

Concurrent Enrollment at Host College
ELS students who have received conditional acceptance from the host college/university may have the chance to attend one or more individual college courses (for credit) while still studying in the Intensive English Program or Fast Track Program.


On-campus Student Residence

Show Description
Minimum Age Requirement:
18
Shared typical on campus dorm room. Shared suite-style bathrooms. Rooms include bed, dresser, desk, chair, and closet. Linens are also included.

Homestay

Show Description
Minimum Age Requirement:
16
All ELS Centers offer homestay accommodations with an English-speaking host family. ELS host families are carefully screened to ensure they provide a pleasant and safe “home away from home” for our students. Living with a host family can help you learn English faster while experiencing American customs and culture firsthand. Students often develop very close relationships with their hosts — friendships that can last a lifetime. Students have their own room and are responsible for their personal transportation.

No Accommodation Needed

Show Description
Minimum Age Requirement:
14
Students have the option to find their own housing. Stay at a local hotel or choose to live with nearby family and friends.

General Facilities

  • Aerobics & other fitness classes
  • Billiards (pool)
  • Cafeteria
  • Climbing wall
  • Computer center
  • Health center
  • Language Technology Center (LTC)
  • Library
  • Music practice room(s)
  • Ping pong
  • Recreational park
  • Snack bar
  • Soccer field
  • Weight/fitness Room
  • Microwave

  • Historic southern mansions and plantations
  • Music clubs and nightlife (Jazz, Blues, Country, Rock and R&B music)
  • Museums: The Frist Center for Visual Arts, The Parthenon, Cheekwood Botanical Garden
  • Memphis (Elvis' home), Chattanooga and the Great Smoky Mountains nearby
  • Nashville's "Music Row" (music recording studios), the Grand Ole' Opry (country music hall) and Gaylord Entertainment Center

Area

526 Square Miles.
1,362.33 Square Kilometers.

Population

590,807 People.

Distance to Key Locations (from ELS center)

Minutes Method
Bank 10 Car
Airport 15 Bus
Bus Stop/Subway 1 Car
Downtown Area 5 Bus
Post Office 5 Car
Restaurant(s) 1 Car
Shopping Mall/Outlet 10 Bus Car
Supermarket 5 Car
Sports Stadium/Center 5 Car
Dormitory 1 Car
Homestay 20 Car

Car Bike Bus Walk

Electricity

110V 60KHz.
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Center Staff

Donna Myers
Center Director: Welcome to Nashville, otherwise known as “Music City”! I have enjoyed working with international students for 10 years, and have been fortunate to meet so many smart, warm, and interesting people! Having traveled and lived overseas myself, I have struggled with many of the challenges our students face living in a “strange” place and learning a new language. Nashville is a great place to study and explore. The people are friendly, there is lots of great music, and you cannot beat the cost of living!

Debbie Bart
As the Academic Director in Nashville, I enjoy developing curriculum and working with staff and students to create a quality academic program and to further students’ and instructors’ professional goals. I look forward to presenting courses I have developed at the yearly TESOL conference. Before coming to ELS Nashville, I taught at Vanderbilt University and completed a post doc at the Kennedy Center, at Vanderbilt University, developing a peer-assisted writing program; peer-assisted learning is a continuing research interest of mine.

Martia DeMore
Most of my life I have enjoyed knowing people from all over the world. I even lived in another country for two years with, my husband and daughters. During those years, I tried to learn Arabic and French, so I know how important and challenging it is to learn a new language! I love my job at ELS helping students reach their personal, educational, and career goals as they learn English in Nashville.

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