About This Center

The ELS English Language Center in Tampa is located at The University of Tampa, which promotes a richly diverse learning community that has students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries. Students taking English classes in Tampa are within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, and the popular Riverwalk, which is the city’s restored downtown waterfront area.

Tampa enjoys warm and beautiful weather year-round while offering Gulf Coast beaches, shopping, dining, nightlife, and theme parks within easy reach. In Tampa, there’s no shortage of exciting cultural activities for students, from outdoor sports and relaxation to arts and entertainment to sunshine and sandy beaches.

Minimum Age: 16

Learn English at The University of Tampa

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 Tampa, Florida

Housing Options

Homestay

Host families live within a 30-mile radius of the University of Tampa campus and ELS Tampa. Transportation is available through some host families, and otherwise through public transit, depending on the distance from the center.

Cost per Week: $365 (for arrivals in 2023) | $385 (for arrivals in 2024)

Occupancy: Single

Meal Credits: 14 meals per week

Minimum Age: 18

Student Residence (off campus)

Tampa Student Residence

In-suite amenities include:

• 2‐person double room/1‐bath. Small refrigerator/coffee machine

Building amenities include:

• Recreation equipment
• Keyless entry
• Elevators
• Hard‐wire and wireless internet connections in all rooms
• 24/7 security
• On site concierge personnel

Cost per Week: $375

Occupancy: Double

Meal Credits: Free breakfast*

Minimum Age: 18

*Please note that this meal plan is available until the end of 2023, only and will not be available in 2024.