Center Information
Our ELS Language Center in St. Louis, Missouri is located on the beautiful campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), just 4 miles from the airport. St. Louis is a friendly Midwestern city of 2.5 million people with a low cost of living. St. Louis is well known for its world-class sports teams, the Gateway Arch, Anheuser Busch Brewery and various blues nightclubs and other cultural attractions.
Programs
Cost Per Session:
$1,575.00
Starting Date 2009:
July 20, August 17, September 14, October 12, November 09, December 07
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
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The ELS Intensive English Program, our most popular program of study, will help you significantly improve your English skills, achieve greater fluency, and fully prepare you for university study in the USA. More than 550 universities, colleges and career schools accept completion of an advanced ELS level as meeting the English language requirement for admission.
Cost Per Session:
$1,210.00
Starting Date 2009:
July 20, August 17, September 14, October 12, November 09, December 07
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
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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 and use their improving English.
Cost Per Session:
$1,150.00
Starting Date 2009:
July 20, August 17, September 14, October 12, November 09, December 07
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
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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. Study English in the morning and enjoy the afternoons practicing your English while sightseeing and visiting local attractions.
Additional Learning Opportunities
IELTS Testing Center
If you wish to qualify for university admission through an IELTS score, you can take the test at our location. Click here for registration information.
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.
College Class Visits and Auditing
ELS Intensive students (in key levels) can visit one or more college classes, depending on professor approval.
Center Album
Center Staff
Allen Stout
Center Director: I earned a Masters degree in International Studies and then put it to work by traveling through Asia. I lived in Japan for 7 years and now am happily married with a Japanese wife and 3 bilingual children. Now we are back in my hometown of St. Louis and I would love to welcome you to my center and my city.
Marilyn Spence
I was born and raised in St. Louis, Mo. After completing my studies in cross-cultural communications and Applied Linguistics, I worked in Thailand as a translator and language consultant. In 2005 I began working as the Registrar at ELS/St. Louis and became Academic Director in 2006. I am happily married and have 2 adult children.
Karen Rangel
Registrar: I love working in student services and have learned a lot from my students! I grew up in the St. Louis Metro area but have lived in other metropolitan regions such as Chicago. I studied anthropology and I developed and wrote a current curriculum forensic anthropology class. I participate in community outreach that can take many shapes including creating a city oriented scavenger hunt or writing a community days speech for a friend. Students are always welcomed in my office.