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ELS USA LOCATIONS
503 South Dossett Drive
Johnson City, TN 37614
Tel.:
(423) 439-7147
On the campus of: East Tennessee State University
ELS/Johnson City offers study at a well-respected public university in a welcoming community nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy a range of recreational opportunities, such as hiking, skiing, rafting and golfing. East Tennessee State University is a major state institution with 112 undergraduate programs, seven graduate certificates, and 75 Master’s and 13 Doctorate programs.
| 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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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 | $700 |
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| Occupancy | Single Deluxe |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Airport Pickup | $80 |
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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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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 | $80 |
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Meals / week or Meal Credit 14 meals per week |
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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.
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.
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.
February 4, 2013
We had a fantastic experience in ELS Johnson City. We would like to say thank you to all ELS teachers and staff. They were very attentive to us. All of our experiences were very good, especially our homestay. Our family was lovely, caring and attentive to us. We recommend ELS Johnson City to everyone because it is is a wonderful place to study English.
We miss you all!!!
Eduardo and Paula Leonardi
January 29, 2013
Firstly, I would like to say thank you to all ELS teachers and staff. After studying at ELS for four months, my English developed dramatically and I met a lot of international friends. Therefore, I could learn their different cultures. ELS-Johnson City is a very pleasant place to study very well among the mountains. I really recommend the students who want to study English pleasantly to come to Johnson City, Tn. ELS Center.
Khaing Zin Oo - Myanmar
December 5, 2012
Dear ELS Johnson City,
I wanted to write to let you know how much I enjoyed my time in Johnson City. I am sad to leave my teachers and young friends at ELS. I was nervous and excited about studying again after a long time. The ELS staff is very friendly and it was fun to be with young people. Of course my English improved, but I also learned about other cultures. I would recommend that any 50-something that wants an adventure should go to ELS. The ELS - Johnson City staff really is the best.
Maria Inez Einsfeld
Santa Catarina, Brazil
August 28, 2012
During two months I had the opportunity to enjoy and learn English at the ELS center in Johnson City Tennessee. I have no words to describe the wonderful experiences I had. Learning a second language for me has been a big challenge. But I can say that during these two months that challenge has turned into great opportunities to improve my English skills. ELS teachers and directors gave me support in my studies as well as in my personal life. They help me learn the language in a nice environment through games, role plays, and many different recreational activities in which I could interact with native speakers and improve not only my skills but also my confidence when using English. Jonson City ELS is not only a center to learn a second language through wonderful experiences, but a big family to have fun and enjoy.
August 28, 2012
Attending ELS Johnson city was one of the most beneficial experiences that I ever had. I could have the opportunity to increase and develop dramatically my English skills; also I had the chance to meet amazing people from all over the world.
ELS Johnson City also has a very supportive and friendly staff and a wide variety of qualify teachers that will make your stay very nice and pleasant.
I encourage you to join the amazing family of ELS Johnson City not only with the purpose to learn a new language but also to learn about life things and different cultures.
The choice is yours, decide for your future, decide for ELS Johnson City.
June 27, 2012
Hey, I'm Musleh from Saudi Arabia. ELS in Johnson City has good teachers. They are helpful if you don't understand something. Also, ELS has many activities every weekend such as barbecue, trips, and hiking. Then you can have a lot of fun during the weekend. ELS located in East Tennessee State University that has a big library, and nice gym and many fields to play soccer and tennis. In Addition, Johnson City is small and quiet city. So you can find inexpensive apartments. Moreover, Johnson City has beautiful and natural views because it is located in mountains. I like ELS and Johnson City and I'm lucky man because I came here.
April 26, 2013
Nayef had struggled to pass level 109. Our CD Matthew added some motivation this session by saying Nayef could shave Matthew's head if he passed. Congratulations to Nayef!!
April 22, 2013
Day trip to Grandfather Mountain to see Mile-high swinging bridge and learn about local environment. Then to fishing! Almost 50 lbs of local mountain trout caught!
April 22, 2013
Day trip to Grandfather Mountain to see Mile-high swinging bridge and learn about local environment. Then to fishing! Almost 50 lbs of local mountain trout caught!
March 18, 2013
Student tour ETSU campus at night with Appalachian Ghost Walks Guide. Some are surprised at what they saw and felt. Spooky
December 5, 2012
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