Estimate includes tuition and housing costs ONLY. An additional Materials & Technology fee will be required for each session of study. All prices are listed in US Dollars the local currency of the ELS Center. Program & housing availability as well as cost are subject to change.
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ELS/St. Paul is situated on the University of St. Thomas - Minnesota campus. It is in a residential area close to downtown St. Paul – Minneapolis. The two cities have a reputation for safety, cleanliness and low-cost living in a friendly Midwestern environment. The Mall of America retail complex is close by.
Campus Facility Use
The Mall of America (largest mall in the USA)
Downtown cultural attractions & shopping
Outdoor recreation at local parks and lakes (biking, hiking, skiing, ice skating)
Well-known corporations (e.g. 3M & General Mills) are nearby
Shared typical on campus dorm room. Shared hallway bathrooms. Rooms include bed, dresser, desk and refrigerator. Linens are also included. Self-service laundry machines are available in the same dormitory building for a small fee.
Security: All buildings are secure. There is one resident assistant for each floor or wing (1 per approx. 40 students).
Price per Session
$1450
Occupancy
Double
Minimum Age
18
Airport Pickup
$125
Meals / week or Meal Credit
19 meals per week
Homestays in the area(Homestay)
Host family students are responsible for their personal transportation. Most students arrive at the campus by bus. Some families are close and provide bicycles for our students. Some families are within walking distance of the campus.
Price per Session
$1050
Occupancy
Single
Minimum Age
16
Airport Pickup
$125
Meals / week or Meal Credit
16 meals per week
Baseball field
Computer center
Gymnasium
Running track
Snack bar
Swimming pool (indoor)
Language Technology Center (LTC)
Music practice room(s)
Health center
Basketball court(s)
Library
Racquetball/squash Courts
Volleyball court(s)
Fitness Center
Fitness Classes
Cafeteria
Meet the Staff
Kari Fletcher
Center Director
Kari Fletcher is the new Center Director at St. Paul ELS since October 2012. Kari has an MA in International Management and is CELTA certified. She has worked in non profit management and higher education for over 10 years. She has also taught English in China and has lived in Spain, Paraguay, and the UK. She loves traveling, exploring cultural diversity, and spending time in the outdoors.
Margaret Pederson
Academic Director
Margaret Pederson has an M. ED in TESOL from Seattle University, a TEFL Certificate from Hamline University and has taught English all over the world. She most recently taught in China, before that in Brazil, France, and Japan. She loves to travel and just returned from Turkey.
Margaret is particularly good at curriculum development and at coaching students on ways they can best work on their English skills. She started at ELS/St. Paul in April, 2011.
Megan McDonald
International Student Advisor
Megan worked as the International Student Advisor at the ELS in Michigan before returning to her home state of Minnesota in December 2012. Before working for ELS Megan studied abroad in Asia twice, hosted an exchange student, taught English in Japan for 2 ½ years, and traveled internationally with her French fiancé. Now as the International Student Advisor, she enjoys building friendships with students, aiding students with visa questions, and loves introducing the students to new and exciting things as they explore Minnesota together.
Ruth Appleton
Registrar
In August Ruth celebrated 20 years as Registrar at ELS St Paul. Besides her tasks as Registrar, Ruth handles homestay and residence hall housing for St Paul students. Students enjoy visiting with Ruth and often stop by her office to practice speaking English.
Emily Borka
Administrative Assistant
Emily earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre and is one of the newer additions to the St. Paul team. She is an enthusiast for all things artistic and linguistic. She loves to learn, explore, and share. A St. Paul native, she hopes to help our students discover the vibrant and dynamic culture of the Twin Cities.
Fabio
June 18, 2012
First of all, I have had one of the best times in my life at ELS, Saint Paul/MN. I could learn a lot with my teachers who helped me to improve my English skills since level 102. In addition, the international student advisor and the director gave me some opportunities to know the American life outside of ELS with its activities and their advice.
ELS has good support to help students to improve their English in the US. Because of this, I finished ELS in 11 months. To do this I put my mind in the US and studied hard to be done at ELS. I’m glad that my company in Brazil sent me to ELS, Saint Paul to have a chance to learn English. I would like to say thanks to all my teachers, the staff, and the international student advisors that I’ve had at ELS in Minnesota. You could come to ELS to have one of the best experiences in your life!
-Fabio,Brazil
Cliff C. Nsubuga, Uganda
August 10, 2009
ELS is an immensely fun experience for anyone who wants to learn English and interact with different cultures.
ELS students had a guided tour of the gardens and private greenhouses. As well as three animal encounters! It was perfect weather for a day at the zoo.
ELS students joined St. Paul's cultural celebration where they ate ethnic foods, watched folk dancing, listened to live music, and watched live demonstrations of traditional crafts.
Students drilled and tapped maple trees, collected and tasted sap fresh from the tree! Then they warmed up by the steaming cauldron and watched how sap is transformed into syrup.
The Science Museum of Minnesota showcases topics in technology, natural history, physical science and mathematics education. The museum is family friendly with lots of hands on activities!
Students bounced away their winter blues at an indoor all-trampoline walled playing court with a foam pit, 3-D dodgeball and the skyslam basketball court.
ELS students cheered on the Timberwolves, Minnesota's professional basketball team.
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ELS at the University of St. Thomas trifold 2
Provides a brief description of ELS, our Programs and the St. Paul ELS Language Center. The flyer also offers some specific attributes of the university, its programs and other helpful information.
