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University of St. Thomas - Houston

University of St. Thomas - Houston

ELS Language Centers Houston (TX)
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School Info

Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 300students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • +1 (713) 521-2030
  • Fax
  • +1 (713) 521-0664
  • Address
  • ELS Language Centers 2990 Richmond Ave, Suite 600 Houston, TX 77098 USA

Options

  • Urban
  • Homestay
  • On-Campus Dorm/residence
  • University-based Program
  • Conditional Admission (0)

Introducation

Why This School?

  • - With over level of 107 in ELS, students can have a chance for college class room visits.
    - Conditional admission with 112 ELS level, without TOEFL scores
    - Located in the Houston Museum district
    - National Aeronautics & Space Admin. (NASA) Space Center
    - Gulf of Mexico beaches and weekend trips to San Antonio, New Orleans or Mexico are possible

About the  ELS Language Centers Houston (TX)

  • For over 50 years, students have chosen ELS to achieve their English language goals. With 12 class levels, state-of-the-art language technology centers, multiple testing services and university admission assistance, ELS ensures success through our personalized approach and commitment to student achievement. ELS' rapidly globalizing world presents many challenges; however, those challenges bring with them many opportunities. Being able to communicate effectively in English can help students make the most of these opportunities and enable student to accomplish his dreams. ELS International Pathways provide one with a seamless journey to further education. Students can study English with ELS in 83 different locations in 11 countries. By completing the ELS English for Academic Purposes program, student satisfy the English requirement for more than 650 ELS partner universities worldwide. ELS University Admission Services will guide students from start to finish as he progress toward his chosen university. Students will make new friends from around the world and come to understand their cultures. This will ensure one a successful journey through a rapidly changing, globalizing world.

About the  University of St. Thomas - Houston

  • The University of St. Thomas also referred to by its acronym UST or St. Thomas is a private Catholic coeducational higher education institution run by the Congregation of St. Basil in Greater Houston, Texas. It was founded by the Basilian Fathers in 1947 and is the only Catholic university in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Its main campus is in Montrose, Houston.

Conditional admission

  • With over level 112 in ELS, students can be accepted to Bachelor, Master', and doctorate programs. Both Undergraduate and Graduate schools issue a CLA to students.

ETC

Programs

Course Information

  • Focus of Study : 
    Structure/Speaking Practice with emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and language technology
    Benefit, Goal of this course : If students want to learn English while still having time to visit local cities and attractions, the ELS Semi-Intensive English program is the perfect choice! Student will take classes in the morning and have afternoons free to explore and use his improving English.
     
    Curriculum :  
    The development of important language skills and elements, such as listening, speaking, 
     
    pronunciation and vocabulary, allows him to communicate accurately and effectively.
     
    Students practice conversation and other speaking skills using practical, real-world English. Students learn 
    to write with accuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skills and improve your use  
    of grammar.
     
    Students work on his individual language skills and objectives through technology-supported learning  
    in our modern Language Technology Centers.
     
    Contact America! provides student with regular opportunities to meet with native English speakers, visit 
    and observe university courses, listen to guest lecturers and participate in local excursions

    Classroom Hour : 
    Monday through Friday/20 sessions per week 
    8:30-9:20-Language Technology Center
    9:30-10:20-Vocabulary Enrichment
    10:30-11:20-Structure/Speaking Practice
    11:30-12:20-Structure/Speaking Practice

Course Information

Class size 12 Students Schedule 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 Weeks
Course Level 12 level VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 16 Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02
※ From the Course Starting Dates 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 175
Tuition
4 Week 8 Week 12 Week 16 Week 20 Week
(USD)$ 1,410 (USD)$ 2,820 (USD)$ 4,230 (USD)$ 5,356 (USD)$ 6,695
24 Week 28 Week 32 Week 36 Week 40 Week
(USD)$ 7,614 (USD)$ 8,883 (USD)$ 9,584 (USD)$ 10,782 (USD)$ 11,980

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
4 weeks (USD)$ 960 (USD)$ 865

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 140
Other Charges (USD)$ 75    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course Information

  • Focus of Study : 
    Structure and Speaking Practice, Vocabulary Enrichment, Language Technology Center

    Benefit, Goal of this course : 
    Students who wish to study English while on vacation in the USA may do so in the ELS American Explorer Program.
    Curriculum : This program features three morning lessons per day (Monday through Friday) for a total of 15 lessons per week. Afternoons are free for recreation and relaxation. 

    Classroom Hour : 
    Monday through Friday/15 lessons per week
    8:30-9:20 Vocabulary Enrichment/Language
    9:30-10:20 Structure/Speaking Practice
    10:30-11:20 Structure/Speaking Practice

Course Information

Class size 12 Students Schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12 Weeks
Course Level 12 level Minimum age 16
Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02
※ From the Course Starting Dates 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 175
Tuition
1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 8 Week
(USD)$ 455 (USD)$ 845 (USD)$ 1,164 (USD)$ 1,350 (USD)$ 2,700
12 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 4,050

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
4 weeks (USD)$ 960 (USD)$ 865

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 140
Other Charges (USD)$ 75    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Focus of Study :
    English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is set out to provide students with the fundamental academic tools they will need in order to study abroad. EAP will be the initiative to students' pursuit of higher education.

    Benefit, Goal of this course : 
    Students who enroll in EAP program will ultimately aim for conditional admissions to ELS' 650+ partner universities. Students who complete all 12 levels of Intensive EAP courses will be issued a Certificate of Completion which will prove students' English proficiency at more than 650 universities.

    Curriculum :
    Students at all levels will be offered Language Technology Center and Reading/Writing lessons. From beginner(101-103) to advanced(107-109), students will be provided with structure/speaking and vocabulary lessons while masters (110-112) will be provided with Skills Enhancement Class and Language Studies additionally.

    Classroom Hour : 
    English for Academic Purposes Sample Class Schedule*


    BEGINNER
    (101 - 103)

    INTERMEDIATE
    (104 - 106)

    ADVANCED
    (107 - 109)

    MASTERS
    (110 - 112)

    8:30 – 9:20

    Structure/Speaking Practice

    Structure/Speaking Practice

    Language Technology Center

    Skills Enhancement Class*

    9:30 – 10:20

    Structure/Speaking Practice

    Structure/Speaking Practice

    Vocabulary Enrichment

    Language Technology Center

     

    10:30 – 11:20

    Language Technology Center

    Vocabulary Enrichment

    Structure/Speaking Practice

    Language Studies

    11:30 – 12:20

    Vocabulary Enrichment

    Language Technology Center

    Structure/Speaking Practice

    Language Studies

    12:20 – 1:30

    LUNCH

    LUNCH

    LUNCH

    LUNCH

    1:30 – 2:30

    Reading/Writing**

    Reading/Writing**

    Reading/Writing**

    Reading/Writing**

    2:40 – 3:45

    Reading/Writing**

    Reading/Writing**

    Reading/Writing**

    Reading/Writing**


Course information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 Weeks
Course Level 12 level VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 16 Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02
※ From the Course Starting Dates 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 175
Tuition
4 Week 8 Week 12 Week 16 Week 20 Week
(USD)$ 1,840 (USD)$ 3,680 (USD)$ 5,244 (USD)$ 6,992 (USD)$ 8,280
24 Week 28 Week 32 Week 36 Week 40 Week
(USD)$ 9,936 (USD)$ 10,948 (USD)$ 12,512 (USD)$ 14,076 (USD)$ 15,640

Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 140
Other Charges (USD)$ 315    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Housing option

Location

Accommodation

  • Homestay 
    Location: Homestays in the area   
    Room Type: Singles 
    Meals: 14 meals per week 
    Min Age: 16
    Students younger than stated minimum might be considered upon request. Approval must first be obtained from the Center Director before confirming. 
    Key/Damage: 
    $200 
    Description: 
    Host family students are responsible for their personal transportation. Most students will travel by bus.  

    Student Residence (off campus) 
    Location:Camden Greenway Apartments 3800 Audley Street Houston, TX 77098
    Room Type: Doubles Deluxe
    Meals:Meals are not included. Students have gourmet-style kitchens in the apartments to prepare their own meals. Groceries may be purchased at any of the nearby grocery stores.
    Min Age:18Key/Damage:$200
    Description:
    Males & females are placed in separate apartments although the buildings are mixed male & female. Americans also live at Camden Greenway (www.camdengreenway.com). Shared rooms in two bedroom off-campus apartments. Shared bathrooms (2 per apartment). Each apartment has a furnished gourmet kitchen with dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, cable TV and WiFi. Students clean their own rooms and apartment during their stay. There is door-to-door trash pick-up daily trash pick-up except for Sundays. There are five (5) swimming pools with outdoor barbeque cooking kitchens and outdoor WiFi, a fitness center with towel service, two (2) business centers, and dry cleaning concierge. Cleaning service is provided during arrival weekends and once at mid-session. 














Surrounding Area

  • ELS/Houston is located in Houston's fashionable River Oaks/Upper Kirby/Greenway Plaza Professional Districts which is a short 10-15 minute commute to the University of St. Thomas campus via Metro bus. A major destination for international students, Houston is America's fourth largest city and the center of the world's energy industry. You can enjoy weekend visits to the National Air and Space Administration (NASA) Space Center Houston, Gulf of Mexico beaches and more.

Facilities

  • Basketball courts, cafeteria, computer center, fitness center, gymnasium, golf course nearby, planetarium,  language technology center, library, music practice room, Racquetball/Squash courts, Recreational park, running track, snack bar, soccer field, swimming pool, tennis court, wheelchair accessible

Top Native Language by Center

  • Students from all over the world with different nationality and cultural background have chosen ELS program to study English in a new Environment. Majority of the students come from Asian countries including Japan (30%), Taiwan (25%) and Korea (20%). Some students from Central America (6%), Europe(9%) and Middle eastern countries (4%) have also chose ELS to enrich their English skills.

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Image 2015-11-18 13:46:33

張郁琦

關於語言程度~
Q: 您好，想請問我在台灣以經通過全民英檢中級的話，那要申請哪一種課程會比較適合我的程度? A:您好，感謝您的來信詢問，如果是通過全民英檢中級程度的話，推薦您可以上通用英語課程，課程內容如下。 通用英語課程將聽、說、讀、寫課程與特定技巧加強課程相結合，從而為每一位學生提供獨一無二的英語學習課程。 上午的四堂課以使用英語進行有效溝通所需的聽、說、讀、寫技巧為重點。 下午的兩堂技巧加強課旨在讓您在一種自然的暢談氛圍中就您個人感興趣的主題進行對話，在對話中練習運用所學到的英語技巧。

Image 2018-02-07 14:07:08

ゆりな

周辺環境
Q:学校の周辺環境について教えて下さい！


A:はい。
学校があるヒューストンは、アメリカ第4の都市で、NASA宇宙センターがあることでも有名です。
エネルギー産業の中心地でもあり、活気があり近代的なビルも建ち並んでいます。
また、南部に位置するため、1年中温暖な気候で、夏は湿気も多く暑いですが、冬はあまり寒くならないので過ごしやすい環境です。

ヒューストンのダウンタウンまでバスで約60分、車で約30分です。
クリアレイクはヒューストンのベイエリアで、すぐ近くにNASAスペースセンターもあるので、
宇宙関連の分野に興味のある学生は非常に面白い場所ではないかと思います。
また、ビーチが広がるガルベストン島にも近いので、ヒューストンのダウンタウンを楽しみながら、ベイサイドの雰囲気も味わえる環境です。

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聖湯瑪斯大學休斯頓分校~
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Image 2015-11-18 14:11:27

姜遠珍

今年1月的時候去參加聖湯瑪斯大學休斯頓分校，通用英語課程的課程，

課程內容將聽、說、讀、寫課程與特定技巧加強課程相結合，為每一位學生提供獨一無二的英語學習課程。 
因為有四種技能兼具的情況下，讓我的英語能力更快速的成長。
上課時間為，上午的四堂課以使用英語進行有效溝通所需的聽、說、讀、寫技巧為重點，
下午的兩堂技巧加強課旨在讓您在一種自然的暢談氛圍中就您個人感興趣的主題進行對話，在對話中練習運用所學到的英語技巧，
在課程進行的過程中，老師也會一直關心學生的學習狀況，進行學生的個人輔導，
因此在老師細心的教導之下，我的英文突飛猛進，真的非常推薦大家來聖湯瑪斯大學休斯頓分校學習語言。

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Image 2018-02-07 14:33:47

えいみ

大学2年の夏休みを使ってヒューストン校に短期で留学しました。

ヒューストン校にした理由は、近くにNASAがあったからです。
小さい頃から宇宙が好きで趣味で本もよく読んでいたので、NASAが近いヒューストン校に決めました。

今回の留学は、留学兼観光だったのでセミインテンシブコースにしました。
授業は、スピーキング、リスニング、発音、語彙、読解、ライティングといった英語の総合的なスキルを重点的に
学べるので短期の留学でもだいぶレベルアップできたなと思います。
授業は午前中だけなので、午後はクラスメイトとご飯行ったり、週末は、旅行気分で思いっきり観光しました。


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