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Tampa, FL

701 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33606
Tel.: 813-257-6328
On the campus of: University of Tampa, The

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ELS/Tampa is located at The University of Tampa in the heart of historically and culturally-rich downtown Tampa, near beaches, exciting nightlife and world-class shopping. The beautiful 40-hectare campus is nestled on the banks of the Hillsborough River and boasts the Henry B. Plant Museum, the Scarfone/Hartley Gallery, the David Falk Theatre and has among the best sports facilities in the nation for a school of its size. Please note: Only students who have already applied for admission, have been conditionally accepted, or are concurrently applying for admission to the University of Tampa may enroll in the ELS program at UT.


  • In the heart of historically and culturally-rich downtown Tampa
  • Near beaches, exciting nightlife, world-class shopping
  • Year-round warm weather

Distance to Key Locations from ELS Center

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

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Electricity

110V 60KHz.
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Programs available at this location

English for Academic Purposes

Achieve English Proficiency for University Study

Cost Per Session
$1730

Student Residence Building Front Desk Student Residence Bedroom Student Residence Lobby Student Residence Lobby Sitting Area Student Residence Restaurant

Howard Johnson Hotel(Student Off Campus)

Students at ELS - Tampa will have the option of living off-campus at the Howard Johnson Hotel in double-occupancy rooms. Each room includes an am/fm alarm clock, high speed internet, refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave. This facility includes an exercise gym, outdoor parking, restaurant, and outdoor pool.

Price per Session $1445
Occupancy Double
Minimum Age 18
Airport Pickup $110
Meals / week or Meal Credit
No meals are included

Homestays in the area(Homestay)

Host families that are outside walking or biking distance to the center will drive ELS students to the campus in the morning and pick them up after class and activities.

Price per Session $1215
Occupancy Single
Minimum Age 18
Airport Pickup $110
Meals / week or Meal Credit
14 meals per week. (daily continental breakfast and dinner)

Campus Building Campus Library Campus Building McKay Hall Campus Shot and Downtown Tampa, FL

Teacher of the Year 2011

January 20, 2012


Salma Daadoush Teacher Extraordinaire

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 University of Tampa

ELS at the University of Tampa

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

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