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N.Y., Riverdale, NY

6301 Riverdale Ave
Riverdale, NY 10471
Tel.: (718) 796-6325
On the campus of: College of Mount Saint Vincent

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ELS/Riverdale is conveniently located on the beautiful and romantic campus of the College of Mount Saint Vincent (CMSV) in the prestigious Riverdale section of New York City. Overlooking the Hudson River, CMSV is in a safe, residential community with fast, easy and inexpensive access to Manhattan by express bus, train or subway.


  • Campus Facility Use
  • International Business certificate program
  • Global Communications & Media certificate program
  • Volunteerism Experiences available
  • New York City’s many attractions within easy reach
  • Weekend trips possible to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, beach areas and mountains

Distance to Key Locations from ELS Center

Location Minutes Transportation Method
Airport 45
Bank 10
Downtown Area 30
Post Office 10
Restaurant(s) 10
Shopping Mall/Outlet 10
Sports Stadium/Center 2
Supermarket 10
Bus Stop/Subway 5

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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
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

Spellman Residence Hall
Dormitory Lounge Dormitory Room One of Our Homestay Residences

CMSV - Spellman Hall(Student On Campus)

Shared typical on campus dorm room. Shared hallway bathrooms. Rooms include beds, dressers, desks, lamps and closets. Linens are also included. Self-service laundry machines are available in the same dormitory building for a small fee. Security: Each dormitory has a checkpoint (24 hours per day). There is also a checkpoint at the entrance to the campus. Each floor has 2 resident assistants (1 for approx. 30 students).

Price per Session $1570
Occupancy Triple
Minimum Age 17
Airport Pickup 135
Meals / week or Meal Credit
19 meals per week (breakfast, lunch dinner weekdays; brunch and dinner weekends)

Homestays in the area(Homestay)

Homestay students are responsible for their personal transportation. Most students take a short bus ride to the center, although there are a few within walking distance. No placement will be more than one-hour travel from the Center.

Price per Session $1100
Occupancy Single
Minimum Age 15
Airport Pickup 135
Meals / week or Meal Credit
14 per week (continental breakfast & dinner daily)

Administration and Classroom Building Campus Aerial Shot Seton Library Auditorium and Gymnasium ELS Classroom Fitness Center Great Lawn by the Hudson River Spellman Cafeteria CMSV Dolphins New Gym! Seton Hall - ELS Administrative Offices and Classrooms
  • Computer center
  • Gymnasium
  • Ping pong
  • Snack bar
  • Soccer field
  • Golf course nearby (fee)
  • Swimming Pool (indoor, fee)
  • Tennis court(s)
  • Language Technology Center (LTC)
  • Music practice room(s)
  • Health center
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Library
  • Recreational park
  • Billiards (pool)
  • Racquetball/squash Courts
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes
  • Cafeteria
  • Horseback riding (fee)

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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ELS at the College of Mount Saint Vincent

ELS at the College of Mount Saint Vincent

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

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January 2012 - Session 1 Calendar

January 2012 - Session 1 Calendar

Our calendar of events for the month of January. Center events and trips change monthly and we're open to your suggestions!

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Mount Saint Vincent Certificate Program

Mount Saint Vincent Certificate Program

Outlines the ELS Mount Saint Vincent Certificate Programs in International Business and Economics, and Global Communication and the Media Internship Program.

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