ELS LANGUAGE CENTER
HOUSTON, TEXAS

About This Center

Students get a real glimpse of Southern charm and hospitality when they take English classes in Houston. America’s fourth-largest city, Houston is a cosmopolitan melting pot known for its cultural diversity. It’s filled with world-class dining – including many award-winning restaurants – plus art, shopping, and a museum district.

ELS/Houston is located close to the beautiful University of St. Thomas – Houston campus. It borders the museum district. Students can enjoy weekend visits to the NASA Space Center, sun-drenched Gulf of Mexico beaches, and more.

Minimum Age: 16

Learn English in Houston

IELTS Testing Available

This location is an IELTS testing center and offers computer-based testing. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is recognized by more than 10,000 institutions in over 140 countries. Thousands of universities accept the IELTS as proof of English proficiency as an admissions requirement.

Learn more or book an IELTS test

English Language Center Houston, Texas

Housing Options

Homestay

Students are placed in single occupancy rooms and might share a bathroom. Travel time to and from homestays varies, but it usually takes between 30 and 60 minutes via Houston’s metro bus system. Homestay students are responsible for their own transportation.

Cost per Week: $350

Occupancy: Single

Meal Credits: 14 meals per week

Minimum Age: 16

Student Residence (off campus)

Greenbriar Park is in the safe neighborhood of Upper Kirby/River Oaks in the Greenway Plaza business complex, a short walk from ELS Houston. Students enjoy an apartment community surrounded by historic oak trees, peaceful gardens, lavishly landscaped courtyards, manicured yards, and resort-style amenities. Dining and entertainment are just minutes away, including The Galleria, which is the fourth largest shopping mall in the U.S.

Amenities include:

• Four lounging swimming pools
• Poolside Wi-Fi
• Two-level fitness center
• Coffee lounge with Wi-Fi
• Business center

Cost per Week: $260

Occupancy: Double

Meal Credits: Meals not included

Minimum Age: 18