Center Information
拉孚恩(La Verne)是個可愛、安全、約有31,000人的小鎮，位於洛杉磯東方約55公里處，臨近帕沙蒂娜(Pasadena)及橘郡(Orange County)。University of La Verne座落於聖加夫列爾山(San Gabriel Mountains)山腳下，且圍繞著拉孚恩市中心，該校所在的住宅區，帶給學生一個友善的小鎮氣氛和良好的學習環境。拉孚恩距離世界著名的衝浪海灘，如漢汀頓海灘(Huntington Beach)，以及舉世聞名的觀光勝地，如迪士尼樂園(Disneyland®)和環球影城(Universal Studios®)都不遠。ELS中心的地理位置，讓學生到有名的博物館、文化活動、娛樂場所及購物中心去參觀都十分的方便。
課程
Cost Per Session:
$1,575.00
開課日期 2010:
September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13
開課日期 2011:
January 10, February 07, March 07, April 04, May 02, May 31, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14, December 12
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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:
$1,645.00
開課日期 2011:
January 10, February 07, March 07, April 04, May 02, May 31, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14, December 12
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COMING IN 2011
Studying at a college or university in the US is extremely challenging and requires a high level of English proficiency. The ELS English for Academic Purposes program gives you the opportunity to focus on the academic skills you will need to succeed in your pursuit of higher education.
Cost Per Session:
$1,595.00
開課日期 2011:
January 10, February 07, March 07, April 04, May 02, May 31, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14, December 12
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COMING IN 2011
The ELS General English program gives you the opportunity to improve your English by focusing on the skills you will need to communicate well in everyday business and social settings. The four morning classes focus on the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to communicate effectively in English. The two afternoon Skills Enhancement Classes let you apply what you learn in the morning in a communicative and natural context. You have the opportunity to learn more about American culture, improve your vocabulary and use of idioms and conduct meaningful and productive conversations.
Cost Per Session:
$1,210.00
開課日期 2010:
September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13
開課日期 2011:
January 10, February 07, March 07, April 04, May 02, May 31, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14, December 12
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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:
$1,150.00
開課日期 2010:
September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13
開課日期 2011:
January 10, February 07, March 07, April 04, May 02, May 31, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14, December 12
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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。
Additional Learning Opportunities
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.
Volunteerism Experience
ELS Language Centers offers a unique opportunity for full-time students who wish to participate in volunteer experiences at public and private, national and local organizations that provide services to adults, youth, children, elderly, handicapped and needy, or services protecting and improving the environment. Students who complete this experience will receive a certificate, which recognizes their participation.
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.
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
Center Album
Activities
ELS Activities
| ELS La Verne Winter Calendar |
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| ELS La Verne Summer Calendar |
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| ELS La Verne Spring Calendar |
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| ELS La Verne Fall Calendar |
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Center Staff
Sandra Adams
Sandra received her B.A. in English Literature from the University of California, Irvine in 1993. She has over 17 years of professional experience in international education having worked for major ESL programs in Southern California. She has served as Center Director at ELS/La Verne for the past three years and enjoys watching students’ personal and academic growth as they pursue their dreams in the United States.
Paige Moore-Mateski
Paige is working on a Bachelor’s degree in business from Cal Poly Pomona, and has an AA degree in fine and performing arts from Citrus College Vocal Conservatory in Glendora, CA. Paige coordinates housing and activities for ELS/La Verne. She loves working and playing with the students who are involved in ELS and looks forward to a long and happy future with the company.