Center Information
ELS/Houston設於University of St. Thomas (UST)校園，位在休士頓(Houston)博物館區一幢美麗的建築內，與UST的入學申請辦公室和田徑場僅一街之隔。美國第四大都市的休士頓是世界能源工業中心和國際學生主要的聚集地之一。很多學生利用週末參觀美國太空總署休士頓太空中心(National Air and Space Administration (NASA)Space Center Houston)、墨西哥灣海灘、聖安東尼奧(San Antonio)、達拉斯(Dallas)、紐奧良(New Orleans)及墨西哥(Mexico)。
課程
Cost Per Session:
$1,575.00
開課日期 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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ELS密集英語課程是我們最受歡迎的課程。本課程可以大幅提昇您的英語技巧與流利的程度，為您進入美國大學學習做好充分的準備。600多所的大專院校及職業學校接受完成ELS高級密集英語課程的學生即達到入學的英語要求。
Cost Per Session:
$1,210.00
開課日期 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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對於希望在學習英語的同時也有時間參觀當地城市和名勝的學生而言，ELS 半密集課程將是理想選擇。學生們上午上課，下午休息則可以去各處遊歷。
Cost Per Session:
$1,770.00
開課日期:
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ELS 開發了一套為期 12 週的完整 TOEFL® iBT 準備課程，提供您成功應試所需的充分準備和信心！
全新設計，以網際網路為基礎的 TOEFL® iBT 考試要求學生們回答與聽、說、讀、寫相關的問題 — 這不僅能測驗出您的知識水準，也考驗您自我表達與運用所學知識的能力。透過參加該準備課程，您可以練習您的整體閱讀和聽力，提高您的寫作和口語水準，並學到一些應試技巧。
Cost Per Session:
$1,695.00
開課日期 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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本課程每天上課 6 個小時，將進階的語言能力強化課程與一個小時的 GRE® 語言自修和兩個小時的 GRE® 考試準備策略結合在一起。*提供有四或八（推薦）週的選項。 每班最多 15 名學生。
Cost Per Session:
$1,150.00
開課日期 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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如果您想藉在美國短期渡假時能穿插一些英語課程，我們的美國遊學課程必會是您絕佳的選擇。早上學習英文，下午則能利用參觀當地名勝景點時練習英語。
Cost Per Session:
$5,195.00
開課日期 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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企業主管英語課程是專為希望將一般性的英語學習與特定職業的溝通訓練融會貫通的新進和中階企業主管與專業人員所開設。企業主管英語課程的內容包括每天三堂（每堂 50 分鐘）互動團體課與三堂（每堂 50 分鐘）個人化的一對一教學。本課程的學習時間可以是兩週或四週，可以自密集英語課程全年 26 個開課日中的任何一個日期開始上課。
Cost Per Session:
$7,050.00
開課日期:
Every Monday
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ELS 超密集英語課程是您提升英語熟練程度的最快速方法。本課程將一對一的教學方式和專門針對參與者需求而設計的課程高度緊密地結合在一起。各種課程均根據參與者的英語能力、期望的語言用途和結果以及可供使用的學習時間單獨精心設計。本課程可以從任何一個週一開始學習，學習時間可以是一至四週，或更長時間。 20、30 或 45 堂（每堂 50 分鐘）超密集英語課程，週一至週五上課，每週分鐘的個別英語課程。ELS 將協助學生住宿的安排。
Cost Per Session:
$5,125.00
開課日期:
Every Monday
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對於工作繁忙、希望在一週時間內獲得英語學習最大成果的企業主管而言，超密集加強課程是他們的最佳選擇。本課程的要求非常嚴格，每週 70 堂（每堂 50 分鐘）的英語課程，將課堂教學與課外文化活動結合在一起，通常自週一至週日都有上課。對於準備在美國進行重要的商務演講或會談的人士而言，超密集加強課程是他們的理想選擇。由於本課程的學習進度密集，我們強烈推薦至少具有中級英語程度的人士參與本課程。ELS 將協助學生住宿的安排助。
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.
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.
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.
TOEIC Testing Center
We offer the TOEIC exam at our center. For more information on the TOEIC program or to register click here
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
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Activities
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Center Staff
Ray Trantham
Center Director, Ray has more than 18 years of experience working with ELS. He began as Operations Coordinator for the youth group programs in the Special Programs department. Following that, he headed up the Central Admissions Department as Director of Admissions and Student Services which included the period when the Berlitz on Campus (BOC) centers and ELS Language Centers merged. From there he literally moved on to work with the International Division’s ELS Middle East franchise. For three years, he assisted with the operations management of the 12+ Language Centers located throughtout the Gulf region. After returning to the States and one and a half years of providing consulting services for several projects (which includes the Ernst & Young contract training programs), Ray is settling into his newest assignment as Center Director for ELS/Houston. Ray and the seasoned, experienced staff are well prepared to welcome you to Houston and to help you achieve your goals.
Brenda
Academic Director: During a tough economic downturn in the early 80’s, Brenda, fresh out of an Elementary Education degree program at the University of Michigan, was guided to ELS as a volunteer. Her initiation into the world of English instruction at age 21 was swift and abrupt: intending to work behind the scenes on her first day as a volunteer, Brenda was thrust into the spotlight when an instructor was not able to teach the day’s classes. Neither intimidated nor daunted by her task, she spent the day absolutely fascinated by her 7 executive students and teaching English to an international audience. She has been with the company for the last 25 years.
Sylvia
Registrar, Sylvia started as a student at ELS Houston in 1984. Shortly after completing her studies, she immediately began to work for ELS and is currently with the company today. Although she left for a few years to pursue further training and experience, Sylvia has since returned and has over 15 years experience as an accountant. She loves what she does and enjoys meeting people from all over the world.
Mathelda Molina
International Student Advisor and SEVIS Coordinator: Mathelda, a native of Nicaragua, came to visit Houston for a week and never left. She began her association with ELS as a student back in 1983 and has remained with ELS ever since. She is the SEVIS Coordinator for all of the ELS Language Centers in the United States as well as the ISA for ELS Houston. She loves to interact with the students as well as with her colleagues and she has a natural talent for resolving immigration, personal and domestic issues. She earned a bachelor's degree in Library Science that she has yet to put into formal practice, but as the mother of four and grandmother of 3 and growing, she continues to learn something new every day. She loves to read, travel and cook for friends and family.
Stephanie Dodaro
After receiving a Master’s degree in French in Louisiana, I went to Japan to teach English in Japanese Junior High Schools in Yokohama City. I returned to New Orleans, La. and continued to teach ESL. After Hurricane Katrina, I moved to Houston and I have been an instructor for ELS for two years. Working here has been a fantastic experience.