Dominican University
Location
Lewis Annex, 2nd Floor
7900 West Division Street
Chicago, Illinois, United States 60305
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Students experience both fast-paced city life in Chicago, the largest city in the Midwest, and suburban life in River Forest, Illinois. The location for these English classes in Chicago is the beautiful ivy-covered campus of Dominican University.
Nearby, Chicago offers a vast array of exciting activities that students expect from a major city. They include famous pizza joints, ethnic foods and fine dining, world-famous museums, regular music festivals and outdoor concerts, sporting events, and ice skating in the winter. Students can enjoy Lake Michigan, the city’s unique architectural buildings, Shedd Aquarium, a zoo, and amusement park.
Minimum Age: 16
The beautiful ivy-covered buildings of Dominican University create an academic atmosphere that is complemented by large, modern classrooms with smart technology. ELS students are given full access to the campus facilities, which includes a large library, dining facilities and a new fitness center that features a large indoor running track.
Upon successful completion of ELS Level 112, you will fulfill the English language entry requirement for conditional admission to Dominican University, as well as additional nearby partner colleges and universities.
Our homestays are located in historic Chicago neighborhoods within easy walking or cycling distance of the ELS Center. Located on the outskirts of Chicago, homestays provide a safe, quiet place to live and experience American life and culture. Homestay communities are connected by an extensive public transportation network of buses, trains, and two subway lines to provide easy access to the campus and the city.
Cost per Week: $345
Occupancy: Single
Meal Credits: 14 meals per week
Minimum Age: 18
ELS’s Chicago Student Residence is an apartment-style accommodation offering double occupancy rooms, in two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments close to shops, movie theater, bookstore, and a variety of restaurants. The residence is located within 30 minutes’ walking distance, or 15 minutes by public transportation from the ELS center.
Cost per Week: Contact your local sales representative
Occupancy: Double rooms
Meal Credits: Meals not included
Minimum Age: 18
All units have kitchen amenities to keep and prepare food.
Museums: Chicago’s many museums – from art to natural history to astronomy – are among the best in the world.
Sports: Cheer for Chicago’s famous professional basketball, baseball, football, and hockey teams.
Millennium Park: Located in the heart of Chicago, just blocks from the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier, the park features concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities.
Willis Tower: Enjoy amazing city vistas from this super-tall skyscraper.
Arts, Culture & History: Chicago offers a vibrant music scene, theater, art, architecture, local markets, and amazing food around its 77 iconic neighbourhoods year-round — make sure to try Chicago deep-dish pizza!