International Culture Night Potluck
April 4, 2012
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Berkeley, CA
2425 Prospect Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
Tel.:
(510) 845-0201
ELS/Berkeley is located in Hillside Hall, a residence and classroom facility, which houses both ELS students and American students. Many of the world’s greatest scholars have studied in Berkeley, and students can take advantage of many libraries, cafes and bookstores. ELS is in an ideal location near the San Francisco Bay Area that enjoys a temperate climate, good public transportation and easy access to San Francisco, San Jose and Marin County. Berkeley is also located near Muir Woods and Napa Wine Country. The city of Berkeley has a small population, but a big reputation and is host to many art and cultural activities including numerous festivals.
- Walking-distance to the University of California Berkeley campus
- Dorm housing (with UC Berkeley students) or homestay
- Year-round mild weather
- Easy access to San Francisco by public transportation
- University of California-Berkeley campus & events
- Use of select recreational facilities in area
- Berkeley's cafes, restaurants, shops and entertainment
Distance to Key Locations from ELS Center
| Location | Minutes | Transportation Method |
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| Airport | 50 |
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| Bank | 10 |
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| Downtown Area | 20 |
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| Post Office | 10 |
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| Restaurant(s) | 5 |
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| Shopping Mall/Outlet | 30 |
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| Supermarket | 15 |
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| Bus Stop/Subway | 10 |
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Walking
Bike
Car
Bus
Train
Electricity
110V 60KHz.
Electric Plug Details
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Programs available at this location
English for Academic Purposes
Achieve English Proficiency for University Study
Cost Per Session
$1730
The Complete Prep Program for the TOEFL® iBT
Learn Test Taking Strategies to Achieve the Score you Need
Cost Per Session
$1950
Hillside Durant(Student Off Campus)
Located one block from the main UC Berkeley Campus, and 5 blocks from ELS/Berkeley at Hillside Hall, Hillside Durant is a three-floor building with 12 (double) rooms and 6 semiprivate bathrooms. The dormitory has two large kitchens and dining areas where students may prepare their own meals. Each room is furnished with beds, desks, chest of drawers, closets, sink, a small refrigerator and TV. There are coin-operated laundry rooms. Males & Females on the same floor, but in separate rooms and bathrooms. Linens are included. Students clean their own rooms during stay. Rooms for Married Couples may be possible (with permission) in a different dorm.
| Price per Session | $830 |
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| Occupancy | Double - In some cases, students will be placed in triple or quadruple occupancy if there is overflow. In these cases, discounts will be offered. |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Airport Pickup | 125 |
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Meals / week or Meal Credit Optional. Fully equipped kitchen allows students the option to cook their own meals. They may purchase a monthly meal plan or a $5 coupon per meal. Only a few blocks away are many restaurants serving tasty foods at low cost that appeal to students on a budget. |
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Dorm (Hillside Hall)(Student Off Campus)
Coed dormitory with American (UC Berkeley) students living in the same dorm and floor. Males & Females on the same floor, but in separated rooms and bathrooms. Shared double occupancy rooms in Hillside Hall, which is the same building as the Center. Shared hallway bathrooms. Linens are included. Students clean their own rooms during stay. All rooms have Wireless access. A common student lounge with cable TV, DVD, pool table, and ping pong table is available as well as a porch with BBQ area for students to use. Rooms for Married Couples may be possible (with advanced notice) in a different dorm. Different rates may apply for Married Couple rooms. There are laundry facilities in the residence hall building.
| Price per Session | $1295 |
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| Occupancy | Double - In some cases, students will be placed in triple or quadruple occupancy if there is overflow. In these cases, discounts will be offered. |
| Minimum Age | 17 |
| Airport Pickup | 125 |
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Meals / week or Meal Credit 19 per week (breakfast, lunch & dinner daily during the week; brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday) taken in the Hillside Hall cafeteria. |
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Homestays in the area(Homestay)
Students are responsible for taking public transportation to the Center. Most students travel to ELS by bus or BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) train.
| Price per Session | $1115 |
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| Occupancy | Single, Double |
| Minimum Age | 16 |
| Airport Pickup | 125 |
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Meals / week or Meal Credit 14 meals per week (daily continental breakfasts and dinners) |
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- Baseball field
- Computer center
- Gymnasium
- Ping pong
- Running track
- Snack bar
- Soccer field
- Swimming pool (indoor)
- Golf course nearby (fee)
- Tennis court(s)
- Language Technology Center (LTC)
- Movie theater
- Health center
- Basketball court(s)
- Library
- Recreational park
- Billiards (pool)
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Volleyball court(s)
- Fitness Center
- Fitness Classes
- Cafeteria
Meet the Staff
Kathleen Hylen
Center Director
Kathleen joined ELS Language Centers straight from the Peace Corps where she served from 2003-2005. While there, she taught English to high school students and adults. Prior to the Peace Corps she worked in international sales in the computer industry. It was here she developed her love for languages and travel. Kathleen is an advocate at school and in the community for cross-cultural understanding and social responsibility. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Sarah Thomson
Academic Director
Welcome to ELS Berkeley! I am your Academic Director. I love traveling and learning about other cultures (especially food). I studied in Spain, traveled to Switzerland and France, and taught English as a Foreign Language in Mexico. Someday, I hope to visit your country, too! I earned my Master’s degree in Bilingual and ESL Education at Western Illinois University. When I moved to Berkeley in early 2008, I started teaching at ELS Language Center. I became the Academic Director in September 2009 and my favorite part about my job is talking with each of you and helping you learn English in the best ways possible! In my free time I enjoy cooking with my husband, rock climbing with friends, riding my motorcycle, and playing the drums.
Rachel Kassem
International Student Advisor
I'm Rachel, the Student Advisor here at ELS Berkeley. I was born in Canada but I moved to California at a very young age. I first lived in Santa Cruz, then I attended high school in the silicon valley city of Cupertino, and for university I went to UCLA. Before working at ELS, I taught English to international students and groups of business people. Now I organize and lead student activities, tours, and day trips, so I get to take my lessons outdoors! In my spare time, I enjoy hiking in the hills, reading amazing books, trying new restaurants, and going dancing in San Francisco. I love meeting students from all over the world and helping them make the most of their time here in California--there's a lot to see and do! I look forward to meeting you!
Kyle Fowler
Registrar
Kyle Fowler is our Registrar.
Monica Steward
Housing Coordinator
Greetings, my name is Monica and I am the Housing Coordinator. I place students in our two ELS Berkeley dorm housing options: Hillside Hall and Hillside Durant. The Hillside community is a welcoming, engaging group of eclectic students from all over the world. I really enjoy getting the opportunity to see our students become friends and create life-long memories together. Another extremely rewarding and important part of my job is forging relationships between our international students and our American homestay families. I moved to Berkeley six years ago from New Orleans, Louisiana and I love all that Berkeley has to offer! There is an incomparable richness and diversity in our people, food, music and culture. The natural beauty of the San Francisco Bay Area is unparalleled, and I thoroghly enjoy helping students discover the multitude of sight-seeing and cultural activities. I've taught English for fourteen years and have worked with international students for eight years. Over the years, I've learned a lot from our international students and hope to get the opportunity to share American culture with future ELS students like you.
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:
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
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
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
Higher Education Pathways
October 12, 2011
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
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
