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Atlanta, GA

1100 South Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060
Tel.: (678)915-4960
On the campus of: Southern Polytechnic State University

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ELS/Atlanta is located on the campus of Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU), 25 minutes from the city center. Atlanta is a diverse, progressive Southern city with a distinctive past. Atlanta is within weekend driving distance to fun places like Savannah, Chattanooga and Charleston. ELS students may also enjoy regularly planned activities including tours of CNN studios, the World of Coca-Cola, Six Flags Amusement Park® and various sporting events. SPSU is set on 78 hectares of naturally wooded landscape and currently enrolls students from some 35 states and 82 countries. Since its founding in 1948, the University has earned an exceptional academic reputation in numbers of bachelor’s and master’s programs.


  • Campus apartment-style housing or homestay
  • Atlanta's variety of cultural attractions and nightlife
  • Quiet and safe residential area within 20 minutes of Atlanta
  • On Campus Facility Use

Distance to Key Locations from ELS Center

Location Minutes Transportation Method
Airport 40
Bank 5
Downtown Area 30/50
Post Office 5
Restaurant(s) 5
Shopping Mall/Outlet 20
Sports Stadium/Center 1
Supermarket 15
Bus Stop/Subway 10

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Electricity

110V 60KHz.
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Programs available at this location

English for Academic Purposes

Achieve English Proficiency for University Study

Cost Per Session
$1730
General English

Communicate Fluently in Social and Business Settings

Cost Per Session
$1650
Semi-Intensive English

Learn English and Explore

Cost Per Session
$1350
American Explorer Program

Learn English on your Personal Vacation

Cost Per Session
$1290
The Complete Prep Program for the TOEFL® iBT

Learn Test Taking Strategies to Achieve the Score you Need

Cost Per Session
$1950
English for Executives

One-on-One and Group Instruction

Super Intensive English Program

Customized Instruction for the Business Executive

Super Intensive Plus

Rigorous Instruction for the Busy Executive

Student Residence Student Residence Side View Student Lounge Student Residence Kitchen

University Commons Apartments(Student Residence (On Campus))

Private study bedroom within a shared 4 bedroom on campus apartment. Shared bathrooms (2 per apartment). Each apartment has a furnished kitchen, living room with dining area and washer & dryer. Rooms include bed, dresser, desk with chair, and internet connection. Linens are also included. Students clean their own rooms and share responsibility for cleaning the apartment during their stay. Washer and dryer included in apartment building. No additional cost. Males & females are placed in separate apartments although apartment floors are coed. American students of SPSU also live in the same facility and may reside on the same floor. Campus Police are on duty twenty-four hours a day seven days a week for security. There is one resident assistant for the apartment building.

Price per Session $915
Occupancy Single
Minimum Age 18
Airport Pickup $150
Meals / week or Meal Credit
Meals: None included (self-catering). Cafeteria and snack bars on campus.

Homestays in the area(Homestay)

Host family students are responsible for their own transportation. Most students use the bus to come to the campus/ELS.

Price per Session $915
Occupancy Single
Minimum Age 16
Airport Pickup $150
Meals / week or Meal Credit
14 per week (daily continental breakfast & dinner)

ELS Building Campus Library Atlanta Campus Student Center Wellness Center Racquetball Court Campus Gymnasium Inside the Library ELS Classroom Campus Cafeteria Basketball Court Atlanta Computer Room Atlanta Cafe Atlanta Skyline Engineering Building
  • Baseball field
  • Gymnasium
  • Ping pong
  • Snack bar
  • Soccer field
  • Swimming pool (indoor)
  • Language Technology Center (LTC)
  • Internet access (Wireless)
  • Health center
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Library
  • Billiards (pool)
  • Racquetball/squash Courts
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Cafeteria

Meet the Staff

Irving Penso

Irving Penso

Student Advisor

Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, I am a current ELS employee and have been for 32 years. I have acted in all capacities at ELS save Registrar and ISA. Prior to my ELS commitment, I taught in both elementary and high school. This stint followed the nearly five years I spent in Brazil, two in the Peace Corps and three as an EFL teacher. I currently reside in Atlanta with my lovely family and my many memories of ELS.

Ramón Alvarez

Ramón Alvarez

Instructor

Born and raised in Texas, I came to the great State of Georgia in October 2007. I've been teaching at ELS since August 2008. I enjoy teaching English at ELS, and it is indeed a privilege to work in an environment where the world comes together and learns with one another. For leisure, I enjoy walking in nature trails and working in my garden. I love classical music, enjoy watching movies, reading the classics and learning about different cultures. I also speak Spanish fluently and take pleasure in sharing my Mexican heritage with those with whom I meet.

Carl LeCroy

Carl LeCroy

Instructor

I bring into the classroom my experiences studying and teaching in Germany and China, where I improved my proficiency in German and Chinese. Students sometimes ask about my years in Washington, D.C. where I taught English to diplomatic and other international personnel. Non-teaching jobs there brought me into daily contact with Congressional staffs. I often like to bring a touch of humor into class discussions of history, art, cultural differences and the occasional craziness of English spelling and usage.

Wishing you a Happy Holiday!

December 22, 2011

In celebration of the holidays, all ELS Language Centers in the United States, Canada and Australia, plus Princeton Headquarters, will be closed on several different days. Read more to find out.

Dear ELS Students,

With the close of 2011, ELS reflects with deep appreciation on your choice to attend ELS Language Centers. We would like to take this opportunity to again say thank you. It is truly rewarding to work with all of you in our common goal of enabling you to fulfill your career and life goals through education.

In celebration of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, all ELS Language Centers in the United States, Canada and Australia, plus Princeton Headquarters, will be closed on several different days.

Please refer to the following grid as a guide to which days our various units will be closed:

ELS Holiday Closure Chart

Regular class schedules will resume on Tuesday, December 27 in the USA (Wednesday, December 28 in Canada and Australia) and on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 (in all locations).

ELS wishes you a wonderful holiday season, and much success in 2012!

Sincerely,

The ELS team

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ELS 50th Anniversary University Tuition Scholarship

November 18, 2011

Calling All Merit Scholars! We are proud to present our ELS 50th Anniversary University Tuition Scholarship in celebration of Fifty (50) Years of ELS Leadership in International Education.


This scholarship is a special recognition for students like you--with outstanding academic achievement in your undergraduate, graduate, and/or secondary school.

If you meet the minimum grade point average (GPA) and several other requirements, ELS will award 50 percent of your ELS Language Centers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) tuition. The ELS 50th Anniversary University Tuition Scholarship will be paid directly into your student account at the ELS Host Institution or AEC member that issued your CLA, making the process simple and official.

Contact an ELS-authorized Counseling Agent, who will ensure that you follow the admissions process properly, meeting all scholarship terms and conditions. Participating ELS university partners are as follows:

  • Adelphi University
  • Barry University
  • California Lutheran University
  • Clemson University
  • College of Mount Saint Vincent
  • College of Southern Nevada
  • Concordia University Portland
  • De Anza College
  • Dominican University
  • Dominican University of California
  • Eckerd College
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • Florida Institute of Technology
  • Foothill College
  • Front Range Community College
  • Golden Gate University
  • Grand Valley State University
  • Hawai'i Pacific University
  • Idaho State University
  • Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
  • Lewis University
  • Louisiana Tech University
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • Marquette University
  • Middle Tennessee State University
  • Mount Ida College
  • Northern Illinois University
  • Ohio Dominican University
  • Oklahoma City University
  • Plymouth State University
  • Point Park University
  • Queens University of Charlotte
  • Roger Williams University
  • Saint Joseph's University
  • Southern Arkansas University
  • Southern Polytechnic State University
  • Stetson University
  • Tennessee Tech University
  • University of Arkansas Fort Smith
  • University of Cincinnati
  • University of Houston - Clear Lake
  • University of La Verne
  • University of Mary Washington
  • University of Missouri - St. Louis
  • University of New Haven
  • University of North Dakota
  • University of St. Thomas - Houston
  • University of St. Thomas - Minnesota
  • University of Tampa
  • University of the Incarnate Word
  • University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
  • University of Wyoming

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ELS International Pathways expanding in Australia

October 21, 2011

ELS has expanded to now include pathways to tertiary institutions in Australia!







Interested in studying in Australia? Choose from ELS Universal English College in beautiful Sydney or the new center opening in May 2012 in Brisbane, located on the campus of Metropolitan South institute (MSIT) of TAFE.

ELS provides a full range of English training programs, as well as pathways to over 40 institutions in Australia, including prestigious and popular institutions like Macquarie University, University of Western Sydney, University of Newcastle, University of Wollongong, TAFE New South Wales and Le Cordon Bleu.

Now over 650 schools, colleges, TAFE, and universities worldwide accept the ELS certificate of completion as evidence of English proficiency, and fulfilling the English language requirement for admission.

For more information please visit ELS Universal English College and UniversityGuideOnline.org

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Higher Education Pathways

October 12, 2011

ELS Now Provides Higher Education Pathways from India to the US, Australia and Canada.




ELS Now Provides Higher Education Pathways from India to the US, Australia and Canada


Last Thursday marked the opening of ELS International Pathways office in Chennai, India! This momentous next step for ELS was celebrated with traditional Indian foods, Indian dance performances and presentations of the history of ELS and the new mission of ELS in India. We will provide objective education counseling to help students achieve their higher education goals in the USA, Canada and Australia.

For more information, please visit ELS.in

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2012 Brochure goes "E"

September 21, 2011

Learn more about the wide range of program and center options ELS offers, by checking out our 2012 e-brochure!

Read it here: www.els.edu/2012Brochure

ELS 50th Anniversary

June 16, 2011

ELS is excited to celebrate our 50th anniversary of leadership in international education in 2011!



Get to know us by the numbers ... and by what our students say. It's great to be part of the ELS family!

Learn more about our celebration here: http://www.els.edu/en?s=50th

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Photos - Atlanta

April 11, 2011

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Atlanta Campus Map

Atlanta Campus Map

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ELS at Southern Polytechnic State University

ELS at Southern Polytechnic State University

Provides a brief description of ELS, our Programs and the Atlanta ELS Language Center. The flyer also offers some specific attributes of the university, its programs and other helpful information.

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