2011 S13 - Christmas Party
December 27, 2011
Christmas Party
Oklahoma City, OK
1915 N.W. 24th Street, Harris Hall
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Tel.:
(405) 525-3738
On the campus of: Oklahoma City University
ELS/Oklahoma City is located on the campus of Oklahoma City University (OCU) and offers many study options to students. The location offers a safe and community with one of the lowest costs of living in the United States. Affordable apartments and homestays are very close to campus. The center is near the State Capitol building, the entertainment and arts districts, and very close to Oklahoma City’s professional sports and concert venues.
- OCU accepts ELS 112 in place of TOEFL for undergraduate & graduate admissions
- Native American and “Western” cultural events
- The Oklahoma City Thunder NBA arena
- Bricktown - nearby entertainment district with restaurants, cafes, clubs and theaters is only ten minutes away by car
- Local parks (rafting, horseback riding, swimming)
- Downtown shopping, professional sports games, city fairs
Distance to Key Locations from ELS Center
| Location | Minutes | Transportation Method |
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| Airport | 20 |
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| Bank | 5 |
 
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| Downtown Area | 10 |
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| Post Office | 5 |
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| Restaurant(s) | 3 |
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| Shopping Mall/Outlet | 10 |
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| Sports Stadium/Center | 10 |
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| Supermarket | 5 |
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| Bus Stop/Subway | 3 |
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LEGEND
Walking
Bike
Car
Bus
Train
Electricity
110V 60KHz.
Electric Plug Details
1
2
Programs available at this location
English for Academic Purposes
Achieve English Proficiency for University Study
Cost Per Session
$1730
OCU Dormitory(Student On Campus)
The ELS dormitory rooms are newly renovated and updated. These double occupancy suites are shared with American students from Oklahoma City University. Students have their own bed, dresser, desk, chair, a study lamp, closet, and Wireless and/or wired internet connections. Rooms have mini refrigerator and a phone with free local calls. Linens are included and students may use a laundry located in the next building over from the ELS dormitory (for a small fee). A shared student lobby includes television, pool table, table tennis, computers, and microwave. The dormitory is located within walking distance to several restaurants, grocery stores, shops and multiple bus routes.
| Price per Session | $535 - 760 |
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| Occupancy | Double, Double |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Airport Pickup | $85 |
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Meals / week or Meal Credit Includes $200 credit per 4 weeks to use in campus cafeteria. |
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Homestays in the area(Homestay)
Host families drive ELS students to the campus in the morning and pick them up after class and activities, if more than 5 minutes walking distance.
| Price per Session | $785 |
|---|---|
| Occupancy | Single |
| Minimum Age | 16 |
| Airport Pickup | $85 |
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Meals / week or Meal Credit 14 meals per week (daily continental breakfasts/dinners with brunch and dinner on the weekends) |
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- Baseball field
- Computer center
- Gymnasium
- Snack bar
- Soccer field
- Tennis court(s)
- Language Technology Center (LTC)
- Music practice room(s)
- Health center
- Basketball court(s)
- Library
- Espresso bar and deli
- Tutoring center
- State of the art music practice facilities
- Fitness Center
- Wheelchair accessible
- Cafeteria
Meet the Staff
Nelson Einwaechter
Center Director
I have lived nearly half my life outside of the United States. When I was young, I lived in Belgium for 7 years with my mother, older sister and younger brother. I learned to speak French and play soccer there. I went to High School and College in Maryland before moving to California. While in California, I became interested in Japanese food, culture, and the language. Eventually, I went to Japan to teach English there. I worked and lived in Hiroshima for nearly 14 years. I have many hobbies, such as cooking (and eating) foods from many different countries. I also like to watch English Premiere League soccer matches on TV and travel when I find the time.
Tony Terry
Academic Director
I have taught English in places that are unknown to many people. While studying for my bachelor’s degree in English at Oklahoma Baptist University, I spent a year teaching at XinJiang University in Urumqi, China. After completing my degree, I studied for my master’s at Oklahoma State University. When I finished my degree, I started teaching ESL here in Oklahoma. A few years later, my family and I moved to Almaty, Kazakhstan where I taught English at a university. I traveled to much of Central Asia including my first Asian home, Urumqi. Returning to the US, I am serving both students and teachers at ELS. I enjoy spending time with my wife and two boys, reading philosophy, meeting people from all over the world, and taking every opportunity to travel.
Ashley Ledford
International Student Advisor
I graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2010 with a Degree in Child & Family Services. During my time in college I spent a semester studying on the little Island of Malta and had the opportunity to travel to a variety of countries in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. I love being around people from other cultures and after being an international student at one, I realize the need for help when studying abroad. My position at ELS is giving me an opportunity to do both!
Terri Lore
Registrar
Terri joined ELS as an Associate Instructor in June 2008, served as the IELTS Administrator for almost two years, and became Registrar in June 2010. She received her B.A. in Cinema-Television Production and International Relations from the University of Southern California (USC), and is close to completing her M.Ed. degree in TESL/Bilingual Education at the University of Central Oklahoma. Before coming to ELS, Terri taught middle and high school language arts, social studies, and ESL in Jordan and the United States; she is currently certified to teach all three subjects (grades 6-12) in the state of Oklahoma. Over the past 20 years, Terri has also served as a documents and publications editor for the United Nations.
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
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ELS at Oklahoma City University
Provides a brief description of ELS, our Programs and the Oklahoma City ELS Language Center at Oklahoma City University. The flyer also offers some specific attributes of the university, its programs and other helpful information.
