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ELS/Pittsburgh is located on the urban campus of Point Park University in downtown Pittsburgh, where students have access to theater, arts and entertainment. With 28 colleges and universities in the metropolitan area, Pittsburgh is home to many world-class institutions, while consistently being ranked in Rand McNally’s top ten “Most Livable Cities in North America.” Pittsburgh is a major city with a small town feel: safe, inexpensive and friendly.
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World-class arts & entertainment within short walk or bus ride
Professional sports games nearby
Washington D.C., Philadelphia & Niagara Falls nearby for trips
Outstanding Museums: Carnegie Museum of Art, Andy Warhol Museum, Frick Art Museum and others
American Explorer Program has been added to your estimate.
Cost Per Session
$1290
Point Park University dorm(Student On Campus)
Coed dorms with males & females on same floor. American & ELS students are on the same floors. Shared double occupancy dorm rooms in urban university-owned dormitory with Private bathrooms. Rooms include a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair. Linens are also included. Students clean their own rooms during their stay. Self-service laundry machines are available in the dorm building for a small fee.
Security: 24-hour security desk located at the building entrance. There is one resident assistant for every 30 students.
Price per Session
$770
Occupancy
Double
Minimum Age
18
Airport Pickup
$95
Meals / week or Meal Credit
No Meals are included. Students may purchase Flex Dollars for meals if desired which can be used in the cafeteria, Point Café and Starbucks. The Flex Dollars are put on the dorm students' ID cards, so they must show their IDs to use them.
Homestays in the area(Homestay)
Host family students are responsible for their personal transportation. Most homestay families will be in the suburban, residential areas and will require a short commute (30 mins or less) on public transportation.
Price per Session
$850
Occupancy
Single
Minimum Age
16
Airport Pickup
$95
Meals / week or Meal Credit
14 meals per week (daily continental breakfast & dinner)
Computer center
Gymnasium
Ping pong
Running track
Snack bar
Swimming pool (indoor)
Ice skating rink
Language Technology Center (LTC)
Health center
Basketball court(s)
Library
Recreational park
Billiards (pool)
Racquetball/squash Courts
Fitness Center
Cafeteria
Meet the Staff
Joyce Parris
Center Director
Joyce earned her MS in Language Arts Education from Duquesne University and her MA in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Pittsburgh where she also earned a certificate in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the Linguistics Department. She has enjoyed a career teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) at the university level for over 25 years. She became the Director of the ESL Program at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1998 and the Center Director and Academic Director of ELS Language Centers Pittsburgh at Point Park University in 2003. She is a member of NAFSA (National Association of Foreign Student Advisors) as well as a member of TESOL, where she recently co-presented at the 2008 Conference.
Lisa Buchan
Academic Director
Lisa received her M.Ed. in International Education in 2005 from Framingham State College in Massachusetts. She received her B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania in 2003. Lisa has a TEFL certification from Via Lingua in Florence, Italy in 2004 and holds a TESOL certificate from the School for International Training. She taught EFL for two years in Bytom, Poland in a Polish High School/Middle School and taught private Business English Classes to Bank Executives and CEOs. In the US, she worked for two years as an adult counselor. Lisa is currently the Academic Director at ELS Pittsburgh.
Natalie Mitchell
International Student Advisor
Natalie Mitchell, International Student Advisor and DSO, received her BA in Linguistics from the University of Pittsburgh. She graduated with a Certificate in Western European Studies, a minor in Italian, and concentrations in both French and Arabic. Natalie studied abroad in Syracuse, Italy. She was an ESL Instructor at ELS before she assumed the ISA position in September 2010. Natalie enjoys helping the students become self-sufficient in their American lives and establish connections between Point Park students and ELS students through the activities, events, and the Conversation Partner Program.
John Dolence
Registrar and DSO
John has an Associates Degree in Business Management & Accounting from the University of Pennsylvania. John has previous employment experience as Finance Director & Registrar as well as Accounting, Bookkeeping and Operations Management. He especially enjoys working with International Students.
Beth DeMont
Senior Instructor
Beth, MATESL (Saint Michael's College Vermont) has taught with ELS Language Centers in Pittsburgh since 2006 and became their Senior Instructor in 2008. She is a dedicated educator with international and domestic experience in academic and behavior programs, student assessment and advising, and curricula/materials development. Her scholarship also includes a Psychology BA with minors in philosophy and fine arts from Trinity College of Vermont and Masters work in Counseling at Seton Hill College, Pennsylvania.
Alphonse Tounkara, Guinea
May 15, 2009
When I took my first step in ELS Language Center at Point Park University, I did not realize that I could learn English in just a few months. With the help of my outstanding teachers, it did not take long to find my feet and fulfill my dreams. Besides the language I learned, Point Park offers opportunities to build a bridge between different students from all over the world by giving them a chance to rub shoulders with each other, understanding and sharing their culture, tradition and language exchange. In my opinion, Point Park ELS is not just an English Language Center, it is a family.
Hong Mei Jin, China
May 15, 2009
I really enjoyed my studies at ELS because it has been a very good environment for studying English. Many good, experienced teachers helped me a lot to improve my English. Not only did I improve my English at ELS, I also made a lot of friends from all around the world. I will always remember my time at ELS fondly.
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.
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