Center Information
Our ELS Language Center in Teaneck, New Jersey is situated on 20 hectares of wooded land on the campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), just 30 minutes from New York City. Teaneck is a wealthy suburb located in a beautiful and safe area on the border of New Jersey. Teaneck's city center is just a short distance from the FDU campus and is accessible by walking. Teaneck's ethnically diverse community as well as its ethnic restaurants and shops create a welcoming environment for international students.
Programs
Cost Per Session:
$1,575.00
Starting Date 2009:
July 27, August 24, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14
Start Dates 2010:
January 11, February 08, March 08, April 05, May 03, June 01, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13
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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 27, August 24, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14
Start Dates 2010:
January 11, February 08, March 08, April 05, May 03, June 01, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13
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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:
$1,770.00
Starting Date:
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ELS has developed a 12-week comprehensive Prep Program for the TOEFL® iBT that gives you the best preparation possible and the confidence you need to succeed!
The new Internet based TOEFL® iBT requires students to answer questions related to speaking, listening, reading and writing – and measures not just what you know, but how well you can express yourself and apply your knowledge. By taking the Prep Program, you will practice integrated reading and listening skills, improve writing and speaking, as well as learn test-taking strategies.
Starting Date 2009:
July 27, August 24, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14
Start Dates 2010:
January 11, February 08, March 08, April 05, May 03, June 01, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13
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The ELS GMAT® Test prep course is a 6 - hour per day
program that combines advanced language enrichment with one hour of GMAT® language self-study and two hours of GMAT® Test Prep strategies. Four or eight (recommended)week options are available. The maximum class size is 15.
Cost Per Session:
$1,150.00
Starting Date 2009:
July 27, August 24, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14
Start Dates 2010:
January 11, February 08, March 08, April 05, May 03, June 01, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13
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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.
College Class Visits and Auditing
ELS Intensive students (in key levels) can visit one or more college classes, depending on professor approval.
Fairleigh Dickinson University scholarship
Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) will offer a $5,000 scholarship to any ELS Language Center student who graduates from ELS’ Level112 Intensive Program. The scholarship is for the duration of their studies at FDU as long as a minimum grade point average of 2.0 is maintained.
TOEFL Testing Center
In addition to our academic TOEFL Prep Program, we offer the TOEFL exam on-site. For more information on the TOEFL test click here
Activities
ELS Activities
| ELS-Teaneck Fall Session |
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| ELS-Teaneck Winter Session |
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| ELS-Teaneck Spring Session |
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| ELS-Teaneck Summer Session |
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Center Staff
Melissa Rigas
Melissa Rigas has been the Center Director at Teaneck for almost three years. She spent 21 years teaching in France and in Asia & specializes in cross-cultural communication, cross-cultural management and Asian culture. She speaks French and has studied Korean, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese.
Sandra Pesa
Sandra Pesa, Academic Director has been at ELS for 3 ½ years and joined the Teaneck team one year ago. She spent over four years managing a large language school in Central Europe. She specializes in curriculum development, classroom pedagogy and English for executives. She speaks Croatian and Greek.