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ELS/Indianapolis is located in downtown Indianapolis with its business, shopping and entertainment, and is just four blocks from the prestigious urban campus of Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Indianapolis, the capital of the State of Indiana, has a reputation for safety, a low cost of living, cleanliness, world-class sports and hospitality which attract many international students, visitors and businesses.
Urban location
Single bedroom suites at the Residence Inn on the Canal which is a short walk of ELS Center
Free access to many campus recreational facilities
University Certificate Program in “American Business Communications” may be available
Concurrent Enrollment opportunities at IUPUI may be available to qualified students that matriculate
IUPUI tuition and other fee discounts may be available to qualified students
American Explorer Program has been added to your estimate.
Cost Per Session
$1290
Residence Inn on the Canal(Student Off Campus)
The Residence Inn on the Canal by Marriott is just three blocks from the ELS Indianapolis Center and one block from the Indiana University – Purdue University Indiana (IUPUI) campus. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom suites offer a full kitchen and separate areas for living and sleeping. Students can always be on-line, as wireless high-speed Internet is available in the rooms and facilities at no additional cost. There also is an outdoor terrace overlooking the scenic canal walk. Additional amenities include: fitness center, barbecue and/or picnic area, coffee in-lobby, coffee/tea in-room, grocery shopping service, daily housekeeping service, coin operated on-site laundry, local restaurant dinner delivery, newspapers in lobby, toll-free phone calls, safe deposit boxes, valet dry-cleaning and vending machines.
Price per Session
$1350
Occupancy
Single
Minimum Age
18
Airport Pickup
$120
Meals / week or Meal Credit
Hot buffet breakfast every morning and dinner buffet 4 nights a week.
Homestays in the area(Homestay)
Students are responsible for their personal transportation. Most students use the bus to get to campus. There are no families within walking distance of the campus.
Price per Session
$850
Occupancy
Single
Minimum Age
15
Airport Pickup
$120
Meals / week or Meal Credit
14 meals per week (daily continental breakfast & dinner)
Baseball field
Computer center
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)
Movie theater
Music practice room(s)
Aerobics & other fitness classes (fee)
Health center
Basketball court(s)
Library
Recreational park
Billiards (pool)
Swimming pool (outdoor)
Racquetball/squash Courts
Volleyball court(s)
Fitness Center
Wheelchair accessible
Cafeteria
Meet the Staff
Kim Bassler
Center Director
Kim is a native of Indiana. She has worked for ELS Language Centers in Indianapolis for over eighteen years. Kim studied Education at Indiana University and began teaching English at ELS Language Center shortly thereafter. She also has traveled and studied in other parts of the world. "I enjoy traveling to a new place, meeting new people and learning about other cultures. The best part of my job is that now I can do all of that right here at ELS!" Kim welcomes international students with Hoosier hospitality to cultural and sporting activities taking place in downtown Indianapolis. ELS in Indianapolis is located on the campus of IUPUI, and Kim is happy to talk with you about their 200 undergraduate, graduate, and PhD degree programs.
Jeremy Mast
Academic Director
Jeremy is also from Indiana. After completing a degree in English literature at Indiana University in Bloomington, Jeremy went on to get his master's degree in TESOL/Applied Linguistics, also at IU. Since then, he has taught English in Ecuador, at Indiana State University, and in Chile. While in Chile, he was also the coordinator of a project called The American Corner. Now at ELS, Jeremy schedules the students in classes, monitors the testing, and oversees the teaching staff at our Center.
Joshua Simpson
International Student Advisor
Joshua is recent transplant to Indiana – he originally hails from Chicago. During his tenure as a student at Valparaiso University, he spent a year working for the University of Reutlingen in Germany. Shortly after graduating with his B.A., he returned to Europe for some rest and relaxation until he decided to move to Indianapolis. As the current ISA, he enjoys fielding questions from students about everything from immigration issues to questions about apartment around campus to which sports teams to root for. Always a glutton for knowledge, Josh particularly enjoys hearing the vast array of languages, and one day hopes to learn them all.
Janeth Vieira
Registrar
Janeth is from Colombia. She is an Attorney in Law in her home country and worked for the State Auditor. She has worked as a bookkeeper in Miami and she has assisted Spanish speakers with tax documents since moving from Florida to Indianapolis. Janeth manages student tuition, housing payments and bill paying. Janeth enjoys getting to know everyone.
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!
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:
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.
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.
ELS at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Provides a brief description of ELS, our Programs and the Indianapolis ELS Language Center. The flyer also offers some specific attributes of the university, its programs and other helpful information.
