ELS Address:
51 W Corry St., Edwards Center One Cincinnati, OH 45221
Tel.:
(513) 556-4034
On the Campus of:
University of Cincinnati
Center Information
ELS/Cincinnati is located at the University of Cincinnati (UC) in Cincinnati’s uptown district, north of downtown. The ultra-modern campus is equipped with every convenience necessary to live and learn. The ELS center is close to shops, restaurants, sporting events and a wide variety of nearby attractions that earned Cincinnati a place among the top 20 “fun cities in the USA”. Cincinnati has one of the highest ratios of Global 500 companies per capita of any city in the United States, including Procter & Gamble, General Electric and Tata Consultancy Services. Many University programs have students who intern with these companies.
Programs
Cost Per Session:
$1,575.00
Start Dates 2010:
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 600 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
Start Dates 2010:
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:
$1,770.00
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.
Cost Per Session:
$1,150.00
Start Dates 2010:
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
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.
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.
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Center Staff
Teri Laliberte
Teri is the Center Director for the Cincinnati center and has many years of experience teaching in and directing ESL programs. She is a native of Southern Florida and grew up around many different cultures. After completing her Master’s in Applied Linguistics, she worked for a start-up university in Istanbul, Turkey. Once that school was up and running she received a fellowship from the US government to do teacher training in rural Turkey. After returning to the US she was the Program Coordinator for the ESL program at the University of Chicago. She has lived in Cincinnati for 3 years with her husband and three children.
David Patent
David is originally from New York City. He began his career as an English language teacher eight years ago in Hungary, where he taught at the high school level for five years. After returning to the United States, he worked as an instructor for ELS Language Centers in Cleveland, Ohio and San Rafael, California. He earned an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in May 2008 from the University of San Francisco. He moved to Cincinnati in August 2008 to take the position of Academic Director at ELS. David oversees and assists instructors and is always happy to help students with their questions and problems. He also teaches classes when he has the opportunity.
Karen Becker
Karen, Registrar is a native of Ohio. She studied Anthropology and Photography at Ohio University and traveled abroad through the Visual Communications Department. She enjoys traveling to new places, taking pictures to document her experiences and meeting new people along the way. Now at ELS, Karen is managing student tuition, housing payments and bill paying. Karen has lived in many cities across the country and is excited about being back in Ohio, assisting others to come and learn in her home town.