ELS Language Centers - Atlanta, GA

Since 1961 ELS Language Centers has taught English to millions of students from over 140 countries who have found our programs are an effective way to learn English quickly. ELS distinguishes itself by providing excellent customer service and value for your money. During our more than 40-year history, ELS had become the world's largest network of campus-based, English language instruction centers with over 40 locations in the USA. Students choose ELS for many reasons: our experience, variety of locations, our exclusive ELS textbooks, ELS-organized social activities, housing options, professional and caring staff, and the fact that more than 550 USA colleges, universities and career schools accept completion of our ELS LEVEL in place of the TOEFL.

ELS/Atlanta is located on the 100-hectare, full-service campus of Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) just 25 minutes from downtown Atlanta. One of the fastest growing cities in the United States, Atlanta is a modern, cosmopolitan city with widely diverse business, education and cultural opportunities. Atlanta area offers various attractions and several regular activities are arranged by ELS. Southern Polytechnic State University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in enginneering, computer sciences and architechure, and more.

ELS uses the proven communicative approach to language learning. This appropach makes for lively, interactive classes where students engage in a wide range of activities. Classes are held Mondays through Fridays during the daytime. The Intensive English Program (30 lessons per week) is a complete English program with classes including: Structure/Speaking Practice, Reading/Writing, Electives (including Conversation) and Multi-Media Lab. Our Semi-Intensive English Program (20 lessons per week) provides students with the opportunity to improve their English skills while exploring cities in the USA. The Semi-Intensive Program (morning only) classes include: Structure/Speaking Practice, Conversation, Electives and/or Multi-Media Lab. Electives vary by location but usually include TOEFL Preparation, American Idioms, Pronunciation, and others. [Note: 2 and 3 week abreviated study option also available upon request.] This location also offers private and combination private/group instruction through our Special Programs division. The Super-Intensive English Program is fully customized one-on-one instruction for 1 or more weeks (20, 30, 45 or other hours per week. The English for Executives Program combines 15 hours of group instruction with 15 hours of private customized instruction per week (30 lessons total per week) and is offered for 2 or more weeks. The comprehensive, 12-week TOEFL iBT Prep Program (30 lessons per week) offers practice in reading & listening skills, writing and speaking, as well as test-taking strategies to help increase the TOEFL score.

On-campus apartment-style dorm is available to ELS students and features SINGLE rooms in shared 4 bedroom/2 bath campus apartments with kitchen, living room and dining room. Each room offers telephone and Internet access. Meals are not included but can be purchased in the campus cafeteria or prepared in the apartment. Homestays feature single rooms living with an American family. Most homestays require a bus ride to reach the ELS Centers and students are responsible for their own transportation. Daily breakfast and dinner is included. Private apartments may be available for study families or married couples upon special request.

The Atlanta area offers various cultural attractions and nightlife.