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Pocatello, ID

1001 N. 7th Avenue, 1st Floor
Pocatello, ID 83201
Tel.: (208) 282-5201
On the campus of: Idaho State University

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ELS/Pocatello is situated in the Idaho State University (ISU) Continuing Education building 2 km (6 minutes by free bus shuttle) from the 350-hectare campus of Idaho State University (ISU), a public university with over 100 buildings in mountain-surrounded Pocatello, Idaho. Selected by Forbes.com as one of the top 10 “best small cities in America,” Pocatello enjoys a four season climate with 300+ sunny days per year, inexpensive cost of living, a safe, family-friendly environment and is located only 2.5 hours from Salt Lake City and Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. ELS and ISU Students enjoy chaperoned and organized outdoor activities including mountain biking, river rafting, hiking, skiing, horseback riding camping through ISU’s Outdoor Adventure Center.


  • Full access to all campus facilities & programming
  • Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks (2.5 hour drive)
  • Lava Hot Springs thermal pool resort 30 minutes from ELS
  • Skiing at Pebble Creek Ski Area, 20 mins from ELS Center
  • North America's top ski areas within 2.5 to 3 hour drive

Distance to Key Locations from ELS Center

Location Minutes Transportation Method
Airport 15/75/150
Bank 5
Downtown Area 5
Post Office 5
Restaurant(s) 1
Shopping Mall/Outlet 10
Sports Stadium/Center 5
Supermarket 5
Bus Stop/Subway 1

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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
Semi-Intensive English

Learn English and Explore

Cost Per Session
$1350
American Explorer Program

Learn English on your Personal Vacation

Cost Per Session
$1290

Pocatello: Turner House Pocatello: Dorm Room

Turner Hall(Student On Campus)

Shared typical on campus dorm room. Shared hallway bathrooms. Rooms include beds, desks, closets, telephone hookup (students provide own phones), and high speed internet access. Linens and weekly linen exchange service are also included. Self-service laundry machines are available in the same dormitory building for a small fee. ISU provides weekly bed linen exchanges. Security: Visitors must check in at the front desk. Doors are secured & require an ID swipe to enter. There are Resident Assistants on each floor to assist students. Click Dormitory to learn more about this on campus dormitory option at ISU.

Price per Session $810 - 925
Occupancy Double, Single - A limited number of singles may be available at an additional charge.
Minimum Age 17
Airport Pickup $45 - 250
Meals / week or Meal Credit
14 meals in the cafeteria + $20 per week for use in the Student Union or Rendezvous.

Homestays in the area(Homestay)

Host family includes transportation or, if near a bus route, the student may ride a bus to and from school. Most families are located only 5 to 15 minutes from the ELS Center.

Price per Session $780
Occupancy Single
Minimum Age 14
Airport Pickup $45 - 250
Meals / week or Meal Credit
14 meals per week (daily continental breakfasts/dinners with lunches added on weekends)

Pocatello ELS Center Pocatello Library Pocatello Quad Area Pocatello Liberal Arts Building Pocatello Holt Arena Idaho State University Aerial View Idaho State University Campus Pocatello Rafting Pocatello: Old Faithful Pocatello: Grand Teton National Park
  • Baseball field
  • Computer center
  • Climbing wall
  • Gymnasium
  • Bowling alley(s)
  • Ping pong
  • Roller skating rink
  • Running track
  • Snack bar
  • Soccer field
  • Swimming pool (indoor)
  • Golf course nearby (fee)
  • Tennis court(s)
  • Language Technology Center (LTC)
  • Horseback riding
  • Kayaking
  • Movie theater
  • Music practice room(s)
  • Health center
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Library
  • Recreational park
  • Billiards (pool)
  • Swimming pool (outdoor)
  • Racquetball/squash Courts
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness Classes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Cafeteria

Meet the Staff

Gordon Clark

Gordon Clark

Center Director

Raised in eastern Idaho Gordon Clark is happy to introduce the ELS Pocatello students to the wonderful people and places of this safe, beautiful city and ISU. It is the perfect place to study English, attend university, and experience American culture. Gordon has an M.A. in TESL and has taught and directed programs in both Japan and the US He is active professionally frequently presenting at national conferences and served as president of AAIEP in 2007 – 08.

Raylene Houck

Raylene Houck

Academic Director

Hello! I am the Academic Director at ELS Pocatello; I began my ELS career in 2005 as an instructor and was promoted to AD in January 2007. Working here far exceeds my expectations of a positive language learning environment. It's a joy to help our students learn their new language and move on to accomplish their goals. ESL is an exciting field, and this is the best place to experience that excitement first hand!

Mendee Henkey

Mendee Henkey

Registrar

I enjoy working as Registrar at ELS Pocatello. The experience interacting with our worldwide students is unbelievable. My family enjoys the ELS students; especially my two children who love visiting with the students. The students are very friendly and are very hard workers. It's enjoyable to encourage their participation in the many activities the center provides. Working for GE Capital Financial, which took me traveling around America working on international technology buying team, and Harley Davidson, which brought the world to me through motorcycle enthusiasts traveling in America, prepared me for the ELS journey.. Thanks for sharing your lives with us in Pocatello.

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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Photos - Pocatello

April 11, 2011

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ELS at Idaho State University

ELS at Idaho State University

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

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