Laramie, WY ELS - Laramie



ELS Address: 1000 E. University Avenue, Dept. 3009 Laramie, WY 82071
Tel.: (307) 766-3900
On the Campus of: University of Wyoming

Center Information

Our ELS Language Center in Laramie, Wyoming is located on the attractive campus of the University of Wyoming (UW) and is a short walk from downtown business, shopping and entertainment. Laramie is a Western-style town with a reputation for safety, low-cost of living, cleanliness and friendliness. It is a perfect destination for students who want to experience outdoor adventures and the spirit of the American West. ELS/Laramie is close to Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone National Parks and is known for outdoor activities including snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling, fly-fishing, white-water rafting, horseback riding and rodeos.

Programs

Intensive English

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.

Semi-Intensive English

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.

American Explorer

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

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.

Contact America! Program
Through regularly organized activities you can practice English both in and out of the classroom with native guest speakers or American students discussing various topics.

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

Scholarships/Discounts
After completion of the full ELS Intensive English Program qualified students may receive credit for ELS and/or tuition discounts at select host universities and colleges, once they matriculate.

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.


On-campus Student Residence

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Minimum Age Requirement:
17
Shared typical on campus dorm room. Shared hallway bathrooms. Rooms include 2 twin beds, 2 student desks, one sink, double wardrobe. 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

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Minimum Age Requirement:
16
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
  • Baseball field
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Bowling alley(s)
  • Cafeteria
  • Climbing wall
  • Computer center
  • Golf course nearby
  • Gymnasium
  • Health center
  • Horseback riding
  • Ice skating rink
  • Kayaking
  • Language Technology Center (LTC)
  • Library
  • Movie theater
  • Music practice room(s)
  • Ping pong
  • Planetarium
  • Raquetball/squash Courts
  • Recreational park
  • Running track
  • Snack bar
  • Soccer field
  • Swimming pool (outdoor)
  • Tennis court(s)
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Weight/fitness Room
  • Wheelchair accessible

  • UW museums: Geology & American heritage Museums, Planetarium
  • Wyoming Territorial Park - site of an old prison from the Wild West days
  • Vedauwoo Recreation area - fantastic rock formations (rock climbing)
  • Snowy Range Mountains/Medicine Bow National Forest - offers summer hiking and winter skiing

Area

11 Square Miles.
28.49 Square Kilometers.

Population

27,204 People.

Distance to Key Locations (from ELS center)

Minutes Method
Bank 2 Car
Airport 15 Car
Bus Stop/Subway 5 to 10 Car
Downtown Area 15 to 20 Car
Post Office 20 Car
Restaurant(s) 5 to 10 Car
Shopping Mall/Outlet 15 to 20 Car
Supermarket 15 to 20 Car
Sports Stadium/Center 15 to 20 Car
On-Campus Residence 2 Car
Homestay 20 Bus

Car Bike Bus Walk Train/Subway

Electricity

110V 60KHz.
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ELS-Laramie Fall Session PDF - 286 KB Download
ELS-Laramie Winter Session PDF - 324 KB Download
ELS-Laramie Spring Session PDF - 123 KB Download
ELS-Laramie Summer Session PDF - 119 KB Download

Center Staff

Cyndie Turner
Center Director: I grew up in North Carolina. I traveled a lot in Europe and Asia. I love vegetarian, Thai, Indian – any spicy food, basically. I enjoy traveling in the Rocky Mountain West. The best part of my job is working with students and learning more about thieir cultures.

Greg Bush
Academic Director: I grew up in Wyoming, went to the University of Wyoming, and moved to Japan upon graduation. I studied and worked in Japan for 10 years. Now I'm back in wonderful, windy Wyoming. Working at ELS Laramie has been very educational. Most of my experience with different cultures has been in Asia. Now I am learning about other cultures that I know little about. How great is that?

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