Session 5 Campus Tour
May 1, 2012
New students start pulling their weight right away!
Johnson City, TN
503 South Dossett Drive, ETSU
Johnson City, TN 37614
Tel.:
(423) 439-7147
On the campus of: East Tennessee State University
ELS/Johnson City offers students a unique study choice at a well-respected public university in a welcoming community nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Students can take advantage of a wide range of recreational opportunities both on and off campus such as hiking, skiing, rafting, fishing and golfing. The host institution, East Tennessee State University, is a major state institution with 112 undergraduate programs, 7 graduate certificates, 75 Masters programs and 13 Doctoral programs. ELS students will have access to the university's student facilities including the library, weight room, martial arts training area, indoor swimming pool, aerobic studio and an indoor climbing wall. Not to be forgotten is the campus's status as a certified arboretum and its close proximity to the famous Bristol Motor Speedway, home to one of NASCAR's most anticipated annual events.
- Public University campus location - the fourth largest university in the State of Tennessee with 15,000 students.
- Johnson City was ranked # 5 by Kiplinger's as the least expensive American city in which to live.
- On campus dormitory housing
- TOEFL? iBT testing center in late 2012
- Concurrent Enrollment available at East Tennessee State University for qualified students
Distance to Key Locations from ELS Center
| Location | Minutes | Transportation Method |
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| Airport | 35 |
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| Bank | 3 |
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| Downtown Area | 10 |
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| Post Office | 3 |
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| Restaurant(s) | 10 |
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| Shopping Mall/Outlet | 15 |
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| Supermarket | 10 |
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| Bus Stop/Subway | 2 |
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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
Buccaneer Ridge (available 5/27/12)(Student Residence (On Campus))
The apartments have 2 single bedrooms, each with private bathroom, a shared kitchen, washer and dryer room and a living room and small balcony. There is a clubhouse with TV and recreational facilities next to the apartment complex, which has an outdoor swimming pool and patio area for grilling. The ETSU campus has its own hiking trails around campus. A free shuttle service, the "Bucshot," serves the campus, including to the Buccaneer Ridge area, during the semester.
| Price per Session | $795 |
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| Occupancy | Single |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Airport Pickup | $65 |
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Meals / week or Meal Credit No meals are included. Buccaneer Ridge Apartments are self-catering accommodations with a kitchen. During the semester, on-campus dining is available and includes twelve different options as well as two small convenience stores. Meal cards can be purchased and Kroger supermarket is within 15 minutes' walk of campus. There is also a range of restaurants, from fast food to better dining, within walking distance of the campus. |
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Governors Hall (3/4 - 5/26, 2012)(Student Residence (On Campus))
This residence hall housing is only available from March 4th to May 26th, 2012. Traditional residence hall housing with shared double rooms with attached bathroom. Located on campus within 2 minutes walk of the ELS Center. ***NOTE that effective May 27th, 2012, the Buccaneer Ridge apartment housing (NO MEALS INCLUDED) will be available and will then be the standard ELS campus housing option.***
| Price per Session | $795 |
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| Occupancy | Double |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Airport Pickup | $65 |
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Meals / week or Meal Credit Meal card for 15 meals included (residence hall accommodation only) |
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Homestays in the area(Homestay)
Homestay accommodation in the Johnson City area is within easy travel distance to the Center. Students will either travel by bus (at own cost) or, if a local bus is not available, the host will arrange alternative transportation for the student to get to the Center
| Price per Session | $850 |
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| Occupancy | Single |
| Minimum Age | 16 |
| Airport Pickup | $65 |
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Meals / week or Meal Credit 14 meals per week |
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- Baseball field
- Computer center
- Gymnasium
- Running track
- Snack bar
- Soccer field
- Swimming pool (indoor)
- Tennis court(s)
- Language Technology Center (LTC)
- Vending machines
- Health center
- Basketball court(s)
- Library
- Racquetball/squash Courts
- Workout area
- Fitness Center
- Wheelchair accessible
- Cafeteria
Meet the Staff
Matthew Laubengayer
Center Director
Matthew Laubengayer comes to ELS Language Centers - Johnson City by way of Dubai, UAE. He served ELS there for over 10 years in two separate stints. He enjoyed the roles of Instructor, Academic Director, and Center Director. Matthew holds a Masters of International Management from Thunderbird, a BA in Political Economy from UC Berkeley, as well as CELTA certification.
In addition to his international experience in the UAE, he was an exchange student in Yugoslavia and has spent time in Guatemala, the Philippines, and Japan. With all of his travels it really means something when he says the people in Johnson City are the friendliest and most welcoming he has ever met.
Cheryl Jones
Academic Director
ELS Johnson City is proud to welcome Cheryl Jones to the team as Academic Director. She has been with ELS since 2007, starting as an Instructor at ELS Grand Rapids, Michigan and most recently as the Academic Director at ELS Houston-Clear Lake, Texas. Cheryl has an MA TESOL degree from Michigan State University and a BS degree in Finance from Murray State University. Her interest in TESOL began after studying abroad in Germany and working for the Peace Corps in Ukraine. She very much enjoys working with people from around the world who desire to learn about other cultures and the English language. She looks forward to experiencing all four seasons in Johnson City, especially the brilliant Fall colors.
Danielle Olmo
Registrar
Danielle is new to ELS having joined at the opening of the Johnson City center. However, she has extensive experience on the East Tennessee State University campus. She is an ETSU graduate and has many years experience working in the ETSU Housing Department. She has a passion for helping others and is a knitting and crochet instructor in her free time.
ELS/Johnson City also offering incentive scholarships
April 25, 2012
ELS is very pleased to announce the opening of a new Center on the campus of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee.
ELS/Johnson City opened March 5 at East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University
ELS/Johnson City is located on the campus of ELS Partner School East Tennessee State University (ETSU), which offers a range of majors at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Its many classic-looking red-brick buildings and tree-lined walkways give you a sense of being on a very traditional American university campus. If this is the kind of atmosphere and experience you are seeking, you will really enjoy this campus! The Center offers all our standard ELS programs (English for Academic Purposes, General English, Semi-intensive and American Explorer).
Tuition Scholarships and Campus Housing Incentives!
ELS Opening Offer - valid through Session 8, 2012 (Session 8 begins July 23, 2012)*
ELS Tuition Scholarship: $300 per session net discounted rate (Intensive Programs)
Student Residence Discount: $100 per session
| Program | 2012 Price | Scholarship | Net Price after Scholarship | ||
| English for Academic Purposes Intensive Program | $1,730 | - | $300 | = | $1,430 |
| General English Intensive Program | $1,650 | - | $300 | = | $1,350 |
| Semi-Intensive Program | $1,350 | - | $200 | = | $1,150 |
| Housing Option | 2012 Price | Discount | Net Price after Discount | ||
| On-Campus Housing | $795 | - | $100 | = | $695 |
*Special offer rates apply to attendance through Session 8, 2012 only. Thereafter, standard 2013 tuition and housing rates will apply. This offer cannot be combined with any other ELS tuition discount offer and is subject to availability.
Examples of some of the programs ETSU offers include:
- Undergraduate: Digital Media, Environmental Health, Finance, Nursing, Public Health, Sports and Leisure Management
- Graduate: Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Public Administration, Technology
The Top 10 reasons students choose ELS/Johnson City:
- College experience: ETSU provides international students with a traditional US campus experience, with attractive classic-looking buildings and a strong collegiate atmosphere. The ELS Center is located on the campus.
- Location: The lovely setting in the foothills of the Blue Ridge (Appalachian) Mountains provides you with wonderful opportunities for enjoying the outdoors: hiking, fishing, rafting, skiing and much more.
- Music: This area is known for its music. In addition to annual music festivals and "First Friday" art and music celebrations every month, there are many places in Johnson City and nearby towns that offer live music several nights a week. ETSU offers degrees in many aspects of music, including a bachelor’s degree in Bluegrass and Old Time and Country Music Studies.
- Strong academic rankings: ETSU is ranked in The Princeton Review as one of America’s Best Value colleges. It is rated a doctoral/research university and is known for its outstanding programs in several areas, such as industrial technology and a very wide range of programs under health sciences (rural medicine; nursing, pharmacy, primary care education and more; it is affiliated with several area hospitals). The Princeton Review also included ETSU in its list of the Best 300 Business Programs in the Nation.
- Nature on campus: ETSU is a designated arboretum due to its large number of unusual trees. There are ETSU hiking trails around the campus.
- Planetarium: ELS/Johnson City is the only Center with a planetarium in the same hallway as the ELS offices! Public planetarium events are offered through the year.
- History: The Gray Fossil Site at the ETSU and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum is part of the university’s Center for Excellence in Paleontology. It is a fascinating place to visit, and new discoveries about the Miocene epoch (23 to 5 million years ago) are continually being made there.
- Sports: ETSU athletic teams all compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Sun Conference. Many other college-level sports (golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, baseball and more) are represented at ETSU, giving you great opportunities to watch exciting college team games!
- University access: As an ELS student, you receive an ETSU/ELS ID card and have access to the library and free shuttle, as well as to the excellent fitness and sports facilities on campus.
- Affordability: Johnson City is rated by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine as # 5 in the Top Ten least expensive cities in America in which to live.
Johnson City, Tennessee and the region
Johnson City, a college town with approximately 60,000 residents, is part of the “Tri-Cities” region of northeastern Tennessee, which includes Johnson City, Bristol and Kingsport.
Johnson City is close to the borders of Virginia and North Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge (Appalachian) Mountains. Nearby places of interest include: the city of Asheville (home of the Biltmore, America’s largest house); Knoxville and Gatlinburg, with their many attractions; Dollywood theme park and the oldest town in Tennessee, Jonesborough, home of the National Storytelling Festival.
The Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) is conveniently located 30 minutes from Johnson City and is modern and easy to use.
ELS/Johnson City Tri-fold Brochure
ELS/Johnson City is located on the campus of East Tennessee State University in the “Tri-Cities” region of northeastern Tennessee.
Grandfather Mountain Trout Fishing
March 8, 2012
This is the favorite spot for students to try their hand at trout fishing in the mountains.
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
