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ELC ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER


Sponsor School
10850 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 210 - 90210 - California, Massachussets,  Boston (USA - North America) COURSES:
   English
    • Since 1978, ELC has been successfully teaching English to students from around the world.
    • ELC schools are located in two top U.S. destinations, Los Angeles and Boston.
    • In each city, ELC schools are situated in the most desirable areas.
    • ELC offers professional and friendly staff who are dedicated to making your experience successful and enjoyable.
    • ELC offers flexible start dates and competitive prices.
    • ELC offers a wide range of student support services including housing, activities, visa counseling, college counseling and much more!
    • ELC is an accredited language school and member of IALC, NAFSA, AAIEP, TESOL, ACCET and other organizations as well as an authorized test administration site for Cambridge, TOEFL and TOEIC examinations.
  • At ELC, you will make rapid progress in your English classes and have the opportunity to practice what you have learned while you are enjoying local life outside of class. The first step is to choose the English course that is best for you: 

  • 2011 Dates & Fees

    THERE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE $150.00 APPLICATION FEE AND $35 MATERIALS FEE FOR ALL COURSES.

    General English Courses

    2011 Dates
    January 3 - January 28May 23 - June 17August 15 - September 9
    January 31 - February 25June 20 - July 15September 12 - October 7
    February 28 - March 25July 4** - July 29*October 10** - November 4
    March 28 - April 22July 18 - August 12November 7 - December 2
    April 25 - May 20August 1 - August 26*December 5 - December 30


    * Additional Summer Courses
    **Classes begin on Tuesday (School Holiday) 

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    2011 

    2011 Program2011 Fees
    Intensive English Program
    (30 lessons per week)
    $1420 per 4-week session
    $380 per week if less than 4 weeks
    Semi Intensive Plus English Program
    (24 lessons per week)
    $1240 per 4-week session
    $325 per week if less than 4 weeks
    Semi Intensive English Program
    (20 lessons per week)
    $1105 per 4-week session
    $300 per week if less than 4 weeks
    Individual Intensive English Program
    (20 lessons per week)
    $6000 per 4-week session
    $1500 per week if less than 4 weeks
    Combination Course
    (20 group lessons per week
    + 10 individual lessons per week)
    $4105 per 4-week session
    $1050 per week if less than 4 weeks
    Part Time Course
    (10 lesson per week)
    $585 per 4-week session
    $170 per week if less than 4 weeks

    LONG-STAY DISCOUNT*

    INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM
    30 LESSONS PER WEEK

    SEMI-INTENSIVE PLUS PROGRAM
    24 LESSONS PER WEEK

    12 WEEK COURSE:$4035 (savings $225)
    12 WEEK COURSE:
    $3595 (savings $125)
    16 WEEK COURSE:$5295 (savings $385)16 WEEK COURSE:$4705 (savings $255)
    20 WEEK COURSE:$6510 (savings $590)20 WEEK COURSE:$5775 (savings $425
    24 WEEK COURSE:$7560 (savings $960)24 WEEK COURSE:$6680 (savings $760)
    28 WEEK COURSE:$8675 (savings $1265)28 WEEK COURSE:$7645 (savings $1035)
    32 WEEK COURSE:$9745 (savings $1615)32 WEEK COURSE:$8570 (savings $1350)
    36 WEEK COURSE:$10775 (savings $2005)36 WEEK COURSE:$9450 (savings $1710)
    48 WEEK COURSE:$13610 (savings $3430)48 WEEK COURSE:$12100 (savings $2780)
    *PLEASE NOTE: TO QUALIFY FOR THE LONG-STAY PROGRAM PRICES, ALL COURSE FEES MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE.


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    Executive English Courses

    2011 Dates
    January 31 - February 11June 20 - July 1August 1 - August 12
    March 28 - April 8July 4** - July 15August 15 - August 26
    April 25 - May 6July 18 - July 29September 12 - September 23
    November 7 - November 18


    ProgramFees
    Group 5 Intensive English Program "Boston Only"
    (35 lessons per week of Executive English)
    $1990 per 2-week session
    Group 5 Semi-Intensive English Program "Boston Only"
    (20 lessons per week of Executive English)
    $1250 per 2-week session
    Group 5 Combination English Program "Boston Only"
    (20 Executive English lessons per week plus 15 individual lessons per week)
    $1750 per week
    Individual Executive Program
    (35 individual lessons per week)
    $2625 per week
    Combination English Plus Program
    (20 group lessons of General English plus 15 individual lessons per week)
    $1425 per week

    Please note: Group 5 Intensive and Group 5 Semi-intensive courses may begin on a non-scheduled start date for a 25% surcharge. Group 5 Combination course may begin on a non-scheduled start date for a 10% surcharge. Individual Executive English and Combination English Plus courses may begin on any Monday.

    Specialized Academic Courses

    Program
    2011 Dates
    Lessons / week
    Fees
    Academic Year
    January 3 - September 16
    30
    $9460 per 34-WEEK SESSION
    includes 2 vacations
    March 28 - Decemberr 9
    24
    $8390 per 34-WEEK SESSION
    includes 2 vacations
    July 4** - March 16, 2012
    September 26 - June 8, 2012
    Academic Semester
    January 3 - June 17
    30
    $6700 PER 22-WEEK SESSION
    includes 1 vacation
    March 28 - September 9
    24
    $5890 PER 22-WEEK SESSION 
    includes 1 vacation
    July 4** - December 16, 2012
    September 26 - June 8, 2012


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    Test Prep Programs

    ProgramDatesLessons / weekFees
    TOEFL Preparation
    (all schools)
    30 lessons per week
    same dates as general courses
    30
    $1420. per 4-week session
    Plus $105. one time only test/materials fee. (minimum 4 weeks)
    TOEIC Preparation
    (all schools)
    20 group lessons of general English plus 10 individual lessons per week
    same dates as general courses
    20 Group Lessons of General English + 10 INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
    PER WEEK
    $4105. per 4-week session
    $1050. per week if less than 4 weeks
    Cambridge First Certificate
    (11 week)
    Dec. 27, 2010 - Mar. 11, 2011 (LA only)
    30 
    (exam given during 12th week)
    $3905. per 11-week session
    + exam fee $325
    (EXAM GIVEN DURING 12TH WEEK)
    Mar. 28 - June 10, 2011 
    Sep. 19 - Dec. 2, 2011
    (Dec. Session)
    March 2012 session dates TBD (Los Angeles only, exam given on TBD)
    Cambridge First Certificate
    (8 week)
    April 18** – JUNE 10 (June session)
    30 
    (exam given during 9th week)
    $2840. per 8-week session
    + exam fee $325
    (EXAM GIVEN DURING 9TH WEEK)
    Oct. 10** – Dec 2, 2011
    (Dec. Session)
    Mar 2012 session dates: TBD
    (LA only, exam given on: TBD)
    Certificate in Advanced English
    (11 week)
    Mar. 28 – Jun 10
    (June Session)
    30 
    (exam given during 12th week)
    $3905. per 11-week session
    + exam fee $325
    (EXAM GIVEN DURING 12TH WEEK)
    Sep. 19 – Dec. 2
    (Dec. Session)
    Mar 2012 session dates:: TBD
    (Los Angeles only, exam given on TBD)
    Certificate in Advanced English
    (8 week)

    April 18** – June 10, 2011
    (June Session)
    30
    (exam given during 9th week)
    $2840. per 8-week session
    + exam fee $325
    (EXAM GIVEN DURING 12TH WEEK)
    Oct. 10** – Dec. 2
    (Dec. Session)
    Mar 2012 session dates: TBD
    (LA only, exam given on: TBD)
    TEFL Certificate Programs
    for non-native speakers
    (Boston only)
    January 4 - 15
    35
    $1945. per 2-week session
    July 19 - 30


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    ELC Junior Programs

    DatesFees
    June 25 – August 6, 2011 (UCLA, Los Angeles)

    for more information please contact ELC

    Compulsory transportation fee: $120 (includes round-trip airport transfer as well as transportation to/from activities included in the junior program)

    June 25 – August 6, 2011 (UCSB, Santa Barbara)
    June 25 – August 6, 2011 (Wheelock, ELC Boston)
    Minimum 2 week enrollment
    June 25 – August 6, 2011 (Dean College, Franklin, Mass.)
    Minimum 2 week enrollment


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    Other Specialized Programs

    ProgramDatesFees
    English Plus
    (All schools)
    20 group lessons of general English + PM specialized course
    same dates as general courses$1340. per 2-week session
    ($810. for English Plus Yoga)
    Third Age ProgramApril 12 - April 23, 2011 (Los Angeles)20 group lessons of $1760 per 2-week session
    includes: general English + PM &weekend activities & excursions + homestay, single room, halfboard meals
    October 4 - October 15, 2011 (Boston)

    Accommodation

    Homestay (Los Angeles & Boston)
    HomestayFirst 4 weeksContinuing 4 weeksPer week if less than 4 weeksExtra night*
    Half Board (Single)$1035$965$310
    $70
    Bed / Breakfast (Single)$935$865$285$60

    *Limited availability

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    Additional Los Angeles Accommodation Options

    CLAREMONT HOTEL (AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND)
    • Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday only
    • Single: $450 per week
    • Double*: $325 per week
    • Double room available only for two people booking together for the same dates
    ROYAL PALACE WESTWOOD
    • Single (High season): TBD per week
    • Single (Low season): TBD per week
    • Double (High season): TBD per week
    • Double (Low season): TBD per week
    *Low season = January 1, 2011 – April 30, 2011
    *High season = May 1, 2011 – September 4, 2011
    *Low season = September 5, 2011 – January 31, 2012

    Additional Boston Accommodations

    ELC STUDIO APARTMENTS (AVAILABLE JUNE - SEPTEMBER)
    • Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday only
    • $850 per week (from June 1, 2011)
    • Double room available (for two people traveling together): $25 per week supplemental fee
    INTERNATIONAL GUEST HOUSE (AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND)
    • 14 meals per week
    • Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday only
    International Guest House Rates
     1 WEEK2 WEEKS3 WEEKS4 WEEKSCONT/ 4 WEEKS
    Shared$595$1005$1310$1525
    $1425

    ESL TOWNHOUSE (AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND)

    ESL Townhouse - Shared Apartments
    ESL Townhouse - Private Apartments
    Single$400/weekStudio$600/week
    Double$260/weekOne bedroom$700/week
    Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday only. One-time only move-in fee: $200 $50 Late Arrival Fee for clients with flights scheduled to land after 9:30PM

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    Summer Campus Accommodation

    LOS ANGELES - UCLA SUMMER CAMPUS PROGRAM (AVAILABLE JUNE 25 – AUGUST 27)

    • Double $525 per week (with breakfast and dinner)
    • Single $810 per week (with breakfast and dinner)

    BOSTON WHEELOCK COLLEGE DORMITORY (AVAILABLE JUNE 25 – AUGUST 27)

    • Shared: $360 per week (with breakfast)
    • Shared: $445 per week (with breakfast and dinner)

    Additional Services

    Airport Transfers$125 ($210 round-trip if booked in advance)
    Courier Fee: If requested, ELC can send an I-20 via express courier for a fee of $75. If the I-20 request is received less than four weeks before the course start date, this service and fee will be automatically added.

    2011 School Holidays

    January 17MARTIN LUTHER KING DAYSeptember 5LABOR DAY
    February 21PRESIDENTS' DAYOctober 10COLUMBUS DAY
    April 18 ( Boston Only)PATRIOTS' DAYNovember 24 - 25THANKSGIVING
    May 30MEMORIAL DAYDecember 23 & 26CHRISTMAS Observed
    July 4INDEPENDENCE DAYDecember 30NEW YEARʼS DAY Observed

 

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