ELS Locations

Charlotte, NC

5200 Park Road, Suite 213
Charlotte, NC 28209
Tel.: (704) 527-4172
In affiliation with: Queens University of Charlotte

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ELS/Charlotte, located in the SouthPark area of Charlotte in the Park Selwyn building complex, is between the Queens University main campus and its new Sports Complex. The Center is minutes away from the clean and modern city center and major shopping areas such as Parktowne Village and the upscale SouthPark Mall. Students can enjoy a wide range of sports and entertainment events in the city. The scenic Appalachian Mountains and sparking Carolina beaches are just a few hours away. Recently, Charlotte was named “America’s Best Place to Live” on Relocate-America.com.


  • Beautiful private university campus location
  • Campus Facility Use
  • Convenient family apartment housing nearby
  • International Business Environment certificate program available
  • Charlotte downtown cultural attractions (concerts, museums, professional sports, shopping)

Distance to Key Locations from ELS Center

Location Minutes Transportation Method
Airport 25
Bank 15 to 20
Downtown Area 15
Post Office 25
Restaurant(s) 5
Shopping Mall/Outlet 10
Sports Stadium/Center 20
Supermarket 5
Bus Stop/Subway 3

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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

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1420 Magnolia Avenue Apartments(Student Off Campus)

Students share double rooms in 2-bedroom luxury apartments located only 4 blocks from the ELS Center. Each bedroom includes 2 beds, desk, chair, a dresser with mirror and a spacious closet. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, full kitchen cooking facilities, and furnished living and dining areas. Linens/towels also included. Students clean their own apartments during their stay. Wireless internet access and cable TV are provided in all apartments. All apartments are non-smoking. Apartment community amenities include a swimming pool/fitness center, a business center, an outdoor clubhouse for resident socials, secured parking available, and a laundry center with coin-operated washers and dryers. *All students will also have access to all Queens University Facilities.

Price per Session $750
Occupancy Double
Minimum Age 18
Airport Pickup $90
Meals / week or Meal Credit
No meals included. Students prepare meals in their apartments or can take meals in surrounding restaurants.

Homestays in the area(Homestay)

Some host families drive ELS students to the Center in the morning and pick them up in the evening. Other students take a public bus to the Center. No homes are within walking distance. Travel time is 20-30 minutes to the ELS Center.

Price per Session $980
Occupancy Single
Minimum Age 14
Airport Pickup $90
Meals / week or Meal Credit
14 meals per week (daily continental breakfast & dinner)

ELS Building Courtyard Courtyard Campus Library Campus View Campus Cafeteria Fitness Center Inside the Campus Building Charlotte Skyline
  • Baseball field
  • Computer center
  • Gymnasium
  • Running track
  • Soccer field
  • Swimming pool (indoor)
  • Tennis court(s)
  • Language Technology Center (LTC)
  • Coffee House
  • Music practice room(s)
  • Health center
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Library
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Cafeteria

Meet the Staff

Rodney Neese

Rodney Neese

Center Director

My career with ELS spans more than 30 years and includes classroom teaching as an instructor, student services as a Student Advisor and program planning and management as Youth Camp Director, Director of Special Programs and Center Director of 3 centers. I opened two Centers for ELS, Melbourne and Charlotte, and relocated the Santa Monica and Charlotte Centers. I have held state and regional leadership positions in NAFSA: Association of International Educators and presented training sessions at NAFSA conferences at the state, regional and national levels.

Jessica Nattaradol

Jessica Nattaradol

Academic Director

I have had quite a history here at ELS Language Centers. Upon my graduation from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor's in French, I began working at ELS in Charlotte as a Registrar and an Instructor of ESL. I became passionate about teaching, and decided to return to school to obtain my Master's in TESL from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. During that time, I taught ESL at various community colleges and universities. After teaching in the States for 7 years, I moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand for one year where I taught at American Pacific International Kindergarten. I returned to the US a year later and began working as Registrar. Shortly thereafter, I was promoted to Academic Director.

Katie Guarino

Katie Guarino

Instructor

I graduated from the University of NC at Wilmington with a degree in Anthropology and Sociology. I lived and studied in the UK and worked with English Heritage on a Hadrian's Wall project. I've been a bookkeeper to office manager for a number of years. I have a Masters from Newcastle University in the UK in Heritage Management.

Philip Robertson

Philip Robertson

Instructor

I graduated with a BA from WV State University and received a Post-Graduate Diploma from The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in the UK. I've worked as an actor both professionally and non-professionally before becoming a teacher. I received my Cambridge CELTA in 2005 and taught a year in Prague before coming to ELS where I was originally a teacher. I also teach for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.

Beatriz Farias, Venezuela

September 17, 2009

Hello! I would like to tell you about my experience at the ELS Language Center on the campus of Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina.

ELS is not just an ordinary English course. It is more a personal learning experience where you receive high quality English instruction and you get in touch with the teachers. I think this is one of the best things ELS offers because you get that personal attention you need when learning another language. Also, it is amazing how, after finishing all the levels ELS offers, you are really fluent in English! I mean, you are not just able to say what you need to say, you are ready to have whole conversations in this new language!

In my personal experience, I came to ELS/Charlotte four years ago speaking absolutely no English at all. After studying at ELS for nine months I was admitted to Queens University of Charlotte to study Business Administration. Nowadays, I am a senior getting ready to graduate with my degree!

I have to say that if it were not for ELS/Charlotte’s great English program I would not have been able to speak English so fluently to succeed and be admitted to this University. I want to say "Thank you" to the staff and teachers of ELS/Charlotte!

US National Whitewater Center 2012

April 23, 2012


Another popular outdoor adventure for ELS students.

US National Whitewater Center 2012

April 23, 2012


Another popular outdoor adventure for ELS students.

Skiing

April 16, 2012


Annual ELS Charlotte trip to the slopes.

Carowinds Theme Park

April 16, 2012


First trip of the spring to Carowinds Theme Park - an ELS student favorite!

ELS 50th Anniversary

February 16, 2012


Pictures from the ELS 50th Anniversary party at ELS Language Centers Charlotte.

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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Activity Calendar

Activity Calendar

ELS Charlotte Activity Calendar Session 2/2012

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ELS at Queens University of Charlottle

ELS at Queens University of Charlottle

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

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