Estimate includes tuition and housing costs ONLY. An additional Materials & Technology fee will be required for each session of study. All prices are listed in US Dollars the local currency of the ELS Center. Program & housing availability as well as cost are subject to change.
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ELS/Cincinnati is located on the modern campus of the University of Cincinnati (UC). The Center is close to shops, restaurants, sporting events and many attractions. UC offers more than 300 degree programs. In addition, many university programs offer the opportunity to intern with numerous Global 500 companies that are based in the Cincinnati area.
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2013 Cost Per Session
$2040 USD
Schneider Hall(Student Residence (On Campus))
Students will live in 4-bedroom dormitories. Dorms are fully furnished with high-speed Internet. Students have the option to purchase a meal plan once they arrive on campus. There is also a weekly linen change service for students.
Conveniently located to banks, restaurants, and convenient stores on Calhoun Street and ELS Cincinnati Center.
Price per Session
$915
Occupancy
Single - Each ELS student will have a private room in a shared four-bedroom suite.
Minimum Age
18
Airport Pickup
$115
Meals / week or Meal Credit
No meals included
Homestays in the area(Homestay)
Homestay students should notify their Host Families or ELS of their arrival times so that families will know to be home when they arrive.
Students are responsible for their own transportation to ELS. Students can take the city bus at a reduced rate with their UC ID card.
Price per Session
$895
Occupancy
Single
Minimum Age
18
Airport Pickup
$115
Meals / week or Meal Credit
14 meals per week
Baseball field
Computer center
Climbing wall
Gymnasium
Ping pong
Running track
Snack bar
Soccer field
Swimming pool (indoor)
Golf course nearby (fee)
Tennis court(s)
Ice skating rink
Language Technology Center (LTC)
Horseback riding
Kayaking
Movie theater
Aerobics & other fitness classes (fee)
Health center
Basketball court(s)
Library
Recreational park
Billiards (pool)
Swimming pool (outdoor)
Racquetball/squash Courts
Volleyball court(s)
Wheelchair accessible
Fitness Center (fee)
Meet the Staff
Carol Olausen
Center Director
Hi, my name is Carol Olausen, and I've been with ELS in Cincinnati since we opened here in 2008. I'm not originally from Cincinnati, but I've discovered a lot of really great things to do here. I enjoy hiking, cycling, gardening, camping, swimming, exploring and being outdoors. Cincinnati has a lot of great places to do these things as well as great festivals and food from all over the world. I have really enjoyed my time here meeting students from so many different countries, and staying in touch with students who had a really great experience here. I look forward to welcoming you here!
Linda Westendorf
Academic Director
With a BA in Elementary Education, and MA in Educational Administration, a TESOL certificate, and over 24 years of teaching experience, I am very excited to be a part of ELS Cincinnati as Academic Director. Come visit Cincinnati, and see the dynamic teaching staff that teaches English to our students!
David Miller
Assistant Academic Director
David Miller holds a BA and MA in Linguistics from Ohio University. He has taught ESL courses to international students and residents at universities and institutes for nearly twelve years in Chicago and Cincinnati. In addition to teaching, he as written and edited newsletters and textbooks. He enjoys exploring new places with his wife and son.
Sarah Leeming Strickland
International Student Advisor
Hi, my name is Sarah Leeming-Strickland and I have been with ELS Cincinnati since August 2013. I have a BA in Political Science and MA in International Relations that I earned while studying abroad. I am originally from Canada and have lived in Ohio since 2008. I love meeting students from all over the world and exploring Cincinnati with them. Come to Cincinnati and join our wonderfully fun and diverse community!
Randy Choe
Registrar
Hi, my name is Randy Choe, and I'm the Registrar at ELS in Cincinnati.. I have a BS degree in Accounting, and I worked as an accounting clerk before I came to ELS. I love working with international students. I enjoy playing tennis, trying international foods and reading business magazines.
Eyman
May 13, 2013
I can still remember my first day in Cincinnati. I was scared and felt lonely. Actually, Cincinnati gave me wonderful things I will never forget my whole life. The first time in my life I saw snow here and it was a special moment. I like three places here; Newport, downtown and the Cincinnati Zoo.
People in Cincinnati are respectful and friendly. I am a Muslim woman and I feel the freedom and safety here.
I have two houses in Cincinnati, my apartment and ELS. ELS is not just a school. It is an amazing place for education, co-operation and love. We are in ELS like one family. My English became better here. ELS has many programs for the development of language. I feel in ELS comfortable. All my questions find their answers in ELS.
Now, I am happy in Cincinnati.
-Eyman,Saudi Arabia
Daniah
May 13, 2013
I chose the University of Cincinnati due to the rich history in discovery and research in my major. But, I never expected the hospitality of the city. Every thing is wonderful: the people, the weather and the most important, the ELS. The faculty are the most friendly people I have ever met they are willing to help in any problem. They answer any question I ask about anything, studying, driving lessons, movies, restaurants, furniture, grocery stores, places to travel and so much more. They even join the students in shopping trips. I love the activities of the ELS since they help me relieve the stress of studying and allow me to socialize with different people and enhance my skills.
When I came to the United States, my worst problems were my speaking and writing skills. I couldn't say a whole understandable sentence and I could hardly write a paragraph about a topic. Now, when I speak, people think that I have been living here in U.S.A for years.
I am so grateful for this opportunity. Thank you.
-Daniah,Iraq
Anjani
April 30, 2013
I learned lots of new things about American culture and the world only for joining you guys. The most important thing is all teachers and especially Linda, help me alot. I am really thankful to all who help me to improve my English. All teachers and students are very friendly and helpful. I attended lots of ELS activities which I enjoyed. Attending all activities and taking participation in all activities will help me in UC to become more and more famous and good person.
1st time when I came to America I felt afraid because of my English speaking problem. But now I love the USA. I feel like I can do whatever I want because now I have the ability to speak fluent English. Thank you so much Carol. I made lots of Chinese and Saudi friends at ELS. Still I have some problems with grammar but now I can do anything. I have improved pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Finally, I would suggest to students that if they have a problem with English please join ELS. I am really thankful to all. I will miss all teachers, Carol and all other activities. Please don't forget me!
-Anjani,India
ELS Students Speak - About the Perfect Staff at ELS
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ELS Students Speak - About Living in a Dormitory with Roommates
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ELS Students Speak - About Continuing to Study at a University
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ELS Students Speak - About Visiting Local Attractions
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ELS Cincinnati Student from Chile
August 2, 2010
ELS Cincinnati Student from Venezuela
March 10, 2010
Pintuorn Thaikla, Thailand
September 17, 2009
I like to study here because ELS Center has a lot of interesting and fun activities for me to join. Our teachers are very kind and friendly. It is such a good time to study English here.
Lana Beckett, Ukraine
September 17, 2009
I like lessons organization. Teachers are very good. I think I have learned a lot since I started ESL school. It is great opportunity for everybody.
Eun Jin Choi, South Korea
September 17, 2009
The thing I liked most in this center was the atmosphere and teachers. I think the quality of teachers is very important to study English. Teachers who use various activities in teaching method are very helpful to me. Also, class’s atmosphere, teachers and students was very critical factors. The class I have attended and classmates motivate each other to study English.
Lee, a former US Marine, talked to one of our classes about completing boot camp! Lee asked for some student volunteers and demonstrated what boot camp is really like. We all had fun watching and it looks like the volunteers had fun demonstrating (even the ones who did pushups!!!).
ELS/Cincinnati hosted a Safety Fair! Our students made poster displays and learned how to stay safe and healthy in Cincinnati. Many groups participated in our Safety Fair including City of Cincinnati Police and the University of Cincinnati Police.
ELS/Cincinnati hosted a party for our students and the University of Cincinnati community to celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival. We had music, food, prizes and karaoke!
ELS/Cincinnati visited Gameworks in Newport, Kentucky (just across the
Ohio River from Cincinnati) and had lots of fun challenging each other
to video game competitions!
Every month ELS/Cincinnati takes a trip to a restaurant to try a different culture's food! This time we enjoyed Turkish food. Everyone thought it was delicious!!
ELS/Cincinnati enjoyed a great day stepping back in time! We visited the Ohio Renaissance Festival where we enjoyed seeing Knights and Jousters and old fashioned costumes and crafts!
ELS/Cincinnati students enjoyed a great day taking The Duck Boat tour. This is a boat that drives in the water and on the land so we saw Cincinnati on land and from the Ohio River! We were all given duck whistles to quack at everyone we saw. ELS was the loudest group of the day!!
Our students enjoyed some time in the country learning to ride horses! It was a beautiful fall day and our students got to be real Cowboys for a few hours!
ELS/Cincinnati celebrated Halloween in style! Students dressed up in costumes and the staff dressed up as Sheriffs. Anyone caught not speaking English was thrown in the ELS - English Jail where they had to answer a question in English before being let out!
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