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。
- 密集英語課程包括每週 30 堂課堂教學和所有重要語言技巧的練習：聽、說、讀、寫、發音和辭彙。
- 學生們可以運用實用而生活化的英語來練習會話和其他說話技巧，學習準確、有效地寫作，培養策略聽力技巧，改善他們對英語文法的運用。
- 技巧加強班讓學生們可以根據個人興趣自訂課程。課程範例包括：美國俚語、美國電影、時事和美國文化。可能會隨地點而提供不同選擇。
- 在我們新建的語言科技中心中，學生們可以透過各種以科技為後盾的學習方法，來提升個人的語言技巧，達成自己的目標。
- Contact America! 計畫為學生們定期提供與美國人會話、旁聽美國大學課程、聆聽客座教授講座以及參與當地遊覽活動的機會。
- 本課程的內容包括為考慮進入美國大學繼續學習的學生提供升學指導服務。
課程表範例
 |
Tasks |
| 8:30-9:20 |
Structure/Speaking Practice |
| 9:30-10:20 |
Structure/Speaking Practice |
| 10:30-11:20 |
Language Technology Center |
| 11:30-12:20 |
Reading/Writing |
| 12:30-1:30 |
LUNCH |
| 1:30-2:30 |
Sentence Skills |
| 2:40-3:45 |
Beginning Conversation |
Program Pricing
| |
Price |
| Program cost (per session) |
$1,575.00 |
| Application Fee |
$145.00 |
| Insurance (per session) |
$120.00 |
The ELS curriculum organizes your English learning into 12 levels of proficiency. Each level can be
completed in a four-week session in an Intensive English Program or in three weeks in a Fast Track Program.
Levels may be grouped into Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced and Masters to allow students of similar abilities
and interests to study together. When levels are combined, each student is tracked and evaluated according to
his/her specific level in the program.
A student’s level is determined through placement testing done soon after arrival. The placement test is made up
of three parts: an oral interview, a writing sample, and a multiple-choice exam that tests listening, reading, vocabulary, and grammar.
Pre-Arrival Test (PAT)
Students may also choose to take the ELS "PAT" (Pre-Arrival Test) before coming to the U.S. Selected ELS agents administer the test on-line in their offices for a small fee, paid by credit card. The test includes listening, speaking, reading, grammar, and writing components. The results place students into low beginning, beginning, low-intermediate, intermediate, low advanced, and advanced categories. Students placing into the low advanced and advanced categories qualify for advanced levels such as the Complete Prep Program for the TOEFL® iBT. However, they will still have the “live” testing on arrival to confirm results and determine a specific level of proficiency.
Evaluation
At the end of each 4-week session, students are evaluated for advancement to the next level based on their mastery of level objectives. Criteria used for this evaluation include but are not limited to:
- Demonstration of skills during class
- Quizzes and tests
- Homework assignments
- Standardized Level Tests (final examinations)
Level Descriptions
Textbooks
In Levels 101-109, ELS-branded texts are used in Structure/Speaking Practice and Reading/Writing classes. These texts include works from respected authors in the ESL field today. The content has been tailored exclusively by and for ELS to fit our curriculum and methodology. In addition to these proprietary ELS texts, which students may keep upon completion of the level, students also have access to class sets for use during the course. All materials support the communicative approach used at ELS Language Centers.
In the highly advanced Maters Level (110-112), students use materials and texts which contain authentic college-level content to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students also learn effective note-taking skills and prepare an American-style research paper.
Language Technology Center Lab
Leading technology plays an important role in our students’ English language studies. As an alternative to the limited traditional audio-only language lab, the ELS Language Centers Language Technology Centers (LTC) provide students with the opportunity to work with:
- Desktop computers with flat-screen monitors
- Full capacity for playing CD and DVD-based programs
- A wide variety of language learning software, from general English to popular songs
- Internet access (in LTC or on campus)
In the LTC, students work through goals outlined in an Individualized Learning Plan. These goals are developed from results of placement testing and teacher recommendation. In the LTC a teacher monitors students’ progress on these goals and is available at all times to provide support.
Attendance Policy
Because ELS Language Centers would like students to derive the maximum benefit from their English courses, students are expected to attend classes full time. If a student begins to accumulate excessive absences, he/she will be counseled by the Academic Director and encouraged to participate fully.