Santa Cruz, CA ELS - Santa Cruz

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ELS Address: 1101 Pacific Avenue Ste. 200 Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Tel.: (831) 425-7095

Center Information

Our ELS Language Center in Santa Cruz, California is located in the downtown coastal city of Santa Cruz, which is situated on the beautiful marine reserve of Monterey bay, 120 km south of San Francisco, and 50 km from San Jose. Santa Cruz is renowned as the birthplace of California surfing, and is also home to the West Coast’s only seaside amusement park, the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk. ELS students enjoy access to the libraries and fabulous recreational facilities of the University of California Santa Cruz.

Programs

Intensive English

Cost Per Session: $1,575.00
Start Dates 2010: 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 600 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
Start Dates 2010: 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
Start Dates 2010: 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.

On-campus Student Residence

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Minimum Age Requirement:
17

Shared typical on campus dorm rooms. Shared bathrooms Rooms include a bed, closet or wardrobe, desk, and chair. Internet access is provided and cable access. Linens are also included. Students clean their own rooms during their stay.

Homestay

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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:
14

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

Basketball court(s)
Computer center
Gymnasium
Raquetball/squash Courts
Soccer field
Swimming pool (outdoor)
Tennis court(s)
Weight/fitness Room
Wheelchair accessible

Santa Cruz is renowned as the birthplace of California surfing
Home to the West Coast's only seaside amusement park, the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Access to the libraries and and recreational facilities of the University of California Santa Cruz
Situated on the beautiful marine reserve of Monterey Bay
Surrounded by coastal redwood forests
Centrally located in the downtown area

Area

15 Square Miles.
38.85 Square Kilometers.

Population

56,124 People.

Distance to Key Locations (from ELS center)

	Minutes	Method
Bank	2
Airport	120 to 180
Downtown Area	1
Post Office	5
Restaurant(s)	2
Supermarket	10
Bus Stop	5

Car Bike Bus Walk Train/Subway

Electricity

110V 60KHz.
Electric Plug Details

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Activities

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Center Staff

Robert Nagel
My name is Robert Nagel and I am the Center Director of ELS Santa Cruz. I graduated from UC Davis with a B.A. degree in English and a minor in East Asian Studies: Japan. After I graduated, I spent seven years teaching in Japan at various companies like Toshiba Corporation and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (Subaru). I also worked in the Silicon Valley for a year as a Content Editor for an entertainment website. I have been with ELS Language centers since 2005 and look forward to meeting and welcoming all of the students that choose to come to our school and hope to get them on the right track towards entering college and fulfilling their future dreams and aspirations!

Varsha Graves
I am the Academic Director at the ELS Language Centers Santa Cruz. Originally from the East Coast, I come from a strong background in International Education, and I have worked in France, Thailand, Japan, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, and California. I am delighted to work with such a wonderful group of enthusiastic educators in helping our ELS students develop their academic skills. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and live jazz.

Kelly Williams
Hi! My name is Kelly Williams and I am the International Student Advisor and Registrar for ELS Language Centers in Santa Cruz. I graduated from UC San Diego with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature. After living in both Germany and Japan, I started working for ELS in Berkeley in order to continue meeting wonderful people from other parts of the world. I recently moved to Santa Cruz for the beach, beautiful weather, and laid-back atmosphere. Santa Cruz has a great vibe, with a countless outdoor activities, and a very welcoming community. I look forward to meeting you!

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