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ESL Program at The English Language and Training Academy

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Enrollment
12000students

Airport Pickup
No

Telephone
(202) 895-4970

Address
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016

Website
https://www.american.edu/spexs/elta-esl/index.cfm

Options

Urban
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-campus Residence
University-based Program

Introducation

Why This School?

- Pathway program options available
- No English proficiency exam required for admission (TOEFL, IELTS, etc)
- Visa support offered for qualified students
- Access to all AU facilities, including the library, athletic center, clubs & organizations, and Academic Support & Access Center
- Unlimited DC Metro and bus access with U*Pass

About the ESL Program at The English Language and Training Academy

American University's Academy of English and Education (ELTA) is an intensive, full-time ESL (English as a Second Language) program for students who want to improve their academic English skills while maintaining a close relationship with American culture and college life.

About the American University

American University (AU) is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Our students distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities. At AU passion becomes action; students actively engage in the world around them; and the leaders of today train the leaders of tomorrow.Nestled in a residential district of Washington, DC, our 90-acre campus gives you the advantages of a traditional college setting combined with unparalleled access to the energy, culture, and opportunities of our nation's capital. We're an intimate community within an urban city, where the stunning sights of our city are never far from view. Relax with your friends on our beautiful grounds (a designated arboretum) one moment; take an impromptu trip to the National Mall the next. Whether you're learning in our century-old structures and state-of-the-art facilities, experiencing the arts in our museums and theatres, or venturing out into the city, American University offers endless opportunities.

Conditional admission

Programs

Intensive English Language Program(IELP)(Intensive English Language Program(IELP))

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Course Information

Focus of Study :
18-20 hours of classroom instruction per week
Three levels of instruction from intermediate to advanced
Classes taught by experienced and expert faculty
Guest lectures, workshops, conversation partners, and site visits into Washington, D.C.
Specialized courses focused on U.S. culture

Benefit, Goal of this course :
Pathway program options available
No English proficiency exam required for admission (TOEFL, IELTS, etc)
Visa support offered for qualified students
Access to all AU facilities, including the library, athletic center, clubs & organizations, and Academic Support & Access Center
Unlimited DC Metro and bus access with U*Pass
Support and advising staff that are specially trained to work with language learners
Member of English USA

Curriculum :
Students will be placed in appropriate course levels from intermediate to advanced with a placement test taken during the on-campus orientation. Students are expected to be able to speak, read, write, and understand simple sentences.

This course focuses on improving all aspects of the oral and aural skills necessary to be successful undergraduate students. The curriculum emphasizes receptive skills, such as listening for content, note-taking, paraphrasing, and summarizing, as well as expressive skills, such as giving a variety of presentations and participating in small group and whole class discussions.

In the process, students increase their fluency and accuracy in expressing their ideas, expand their academic and idiomatic vocabulary, and sharpen their critical thinking skills while becoming more comfortable and confident with the culture of an American classroom.

Classroom Hour : 18-20hours

Course Information

Class size	12 Students	Schedule	15 Weeks
Course Level	4	VISA Info	I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age	18	Accommodation	On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

Course Schedule

2026-01-12	2025-08-26	2025-05-19	2025-01-13
※ From the Course Starting Dates 15Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee

Tuition

15 Week	Week	Week	Week	Week
(USD)$ 9,397
Week	Week	Week	Week	Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee

Accommodation Fee

Terms	Homestay	On-Campus Dorm/residence	Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges	(USD)$ 550 Detail

Remarks / Other Information

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

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Master's degree (Master's degree )

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Course Information

Advanced Master's Accelerator - Master of Arts in Teaching - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
TUITION FEE$30,355.00 USD

Master's Accelerator + Master of Arts in Teaching - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
TUITION FEE$29,315.00 USD

Advanced Master's Accelerator - Master of Arts - Political Science
TUITION FEE$30,355.00 USD

Master's Accelerator + Master of Arts - Political Science
TUITION FEE$29,315.00 USD

Advanced Master's Accelerator - Master of Public Administration
TUITION FEE$30,355.00 USD

Master's Accelerator + Master of Public Administration
TUITION FEE$29,315.00 USD

Advanced Master's Accelerator - Master of Public Policy
TUITION FEE$30,355.00 USD

Master's Accelerator + Master of Public Policy
TUITION FEE$29,315.00 USD

Advanced Master's Accelerator - Master of Arts - International Economics (School of International Service)
TUITION FEE$30,355.00 USD

Master's Accelerator + Master of Arts - International Economics (School of International Service)
TUITION FEE$29,315.00 USD

Advanced Master's Accelerator - Master of Science - Data Science
TUITION FEE$30,355.00 USD

Master's Accelerator + Master of Science - Data Science
TUITION FEE$29,315.00 USD

Course Information

Schedule	52 Weeks	VISA Info	I-20
Accommodation	On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

Master's Accelerator
Minimum Level of Education Required: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Min GPA: 63.0% Convert grades
English Proficiency Requirements:
For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
Min TOEFL iBT: 68 (Min Reading: 14.0, Min Writing: 14.0, Min Listening: 14.0, Min Speaking: 14.0)
Min IELTS overall: 5.5 (Min Reading: 5.0, Min Writing: 5.0, Min Listening: 5.0, Min Speaking: 5.0)
Min Duolingo English Test Score: 100
Min PTE overall: 46 (Min Listening: 42, Min Reading: 42, Min Speaking: 42, Min Writing: 42)
For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicant may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.

Advanced Master's Accelerator
Minimum Level of Education Required: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Min GPA: 77.0% Convert grades
English Proficiency Requirements:
For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
Min TOEFL iBT: 74 (Min Reading: 16.0, Min Writing: 16.0, Min Listening: 16.0, Min Speaking: 16.0)
Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5, Min Listening: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5)
Min Duolingo English Test Score: 115
Min PTE overall: 50 (Min Listening: 46, Min Reading: 46, Min Speaking: 46, Min Writing: 46)
This program does NOT offer conditional admission

Direct Master's Accelerator
Minimum Level of Education Required: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Min GPA: 77.0% Convert grades
English Proficiency Requirements:
For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 18.0, Min Writing: 18.0, Min Listening: 18.0, Min Speaking: 18.0)
Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)
Min Duolingo English Test Score: 110
Min PTE overall: 55
This program does NOT offer conditional admission

Course Schedule

2026-01-12	2025-08-25	2025-05-19	2025-01-13
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee

Tuition

52 Week	Week	Week	Week	Week
(USD)$ 29,315
Week	Week	Week	Week	Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee

Accommodation Fee

Terms	Homestay	On-Campus Dorm/residence	Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

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

Tuion fee & Housing fee view

Bachelor's degree (Bachelor's degree )

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Course information

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media Arts
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media Arts
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations and Strategic Communication
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations and Strategic Communication
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies - Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies - Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Justice and Law
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Justice and Law
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

American Access First Year - STEM or Computer Science
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

American Access Extended First Year - STEM or Computer Science
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

American Access First Year - Business or Finance
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

American Access Extended First Year - Business or Finance
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Arab World Studies
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

American Access First Year - Economics or Humanities and Social Sciences
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Arab World Studies
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

American Access Extended First Year - Economics or Humanities and Social Sciences
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Arabic Studies
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Arabic Studies
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Art History
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Art History
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Asian Studies
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Asian Studies
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Audio Production
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Audio Production
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Audio Technology
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Audio Technology
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Biology
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Biology
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Computational Science
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Computational Science
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Economics
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Economics
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Economics
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Economics
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Entrepreneurship
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Entrepreneurship
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Finance
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Finance
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language and Communication Media
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language and Communication Media
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Information Systems and Technology
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Information Systems and Technology
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - French Studies
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - French Studies
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - International Business
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - International Business
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - German Studies
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - German Studies
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Management
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - History
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - History
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Jewish Studies
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Jewish Studies
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Language and Area Studies - French/Europe
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Language and Area Studies - French/Europe
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Language and Area Studies - German/Europe
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Language and Area Studies - German/Europe
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Language and Area Studies - Russian/Area Studies
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Language and Area Studies - Russian/Area Studies
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Language and Area Studies - Spanish/Latin America
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Language and Area Studies - Spanish/Latin America
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Literature
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Literature
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Economics
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Economics
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Music
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Music
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts - Musical Theatre
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts - Musical Theatre
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts - Theatre
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts - Theatre
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Physics
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Physics
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Physics
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Physics
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Public Health
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Public Health
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
TUITION FEE$53,765.00 USD

Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Russian Studies
TUITION FEE$48,308.00 USD

Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Russian Studies

Course information

Schedule	52 Weeks	VISA Info	I-20
Accommodation	On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

- Academic Accelerator
  Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
  Min GPA: 63.0% Convert grades
  English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
  Min TOEFL iBT: 68 (Min Reading: 14.0, Min Writing: 14.0, Min Listening: 14.0, Min Speaking: 14.0)
  Min IELTS overall: 5.5 (Min Reading: 5.0, Min Writing: 5.0, Min Listening: 5.0, Min Speaking: 5.0)
  Min Duolingo English Test Score: 90
  Min PTE overall: 46 (Min Listening: 42, Min Reading: 42, Min Speaking: 42, Min Writing: 42)
  This program does NOT offer conditional admission
  
  Extended Accelerator
  Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
  Min GPA: 63.0% Convert grades
  English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
  Min TOEFL iBT: 60 (Min Reading: 12.0, Min Writing: 12.0, Min Listening: 12.0, Min Speaking: 12.0)
  Min IELTS overall: 5 (Min Reading: 4.5, Min Writing: 4.5, Min Listening: 4.5, Min Speaking: 4.5)
  Min Duolingo English Test Score: 80
  Min PTE overall: 40 (Min Listening: 36, Min Reading: 36, Min Speaking: 36, Min Writing: 36)
  For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicant may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.
  
  International Direct
  Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
  Min GPA: 77.0% Convert grades
  English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
  Min TOEFL iBT: 80
  Min IELTS overall: 6.5
  Min Duolingo English Test Score: 110
  Min PTE overall: 54
  This program does NOT offer conditional admission

Course Schedule

2026-01-12	2025-08-25	2025-05-19	2025-01-13
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee

Tuition

52 Week	Week	Week	Week	Week
(USD)$ 48,308
Week	Week	Week	Week	Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement

Accommodation Fee

Terms	Homestay	On-Campus Dorm/residence	Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

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

Tuition and other fees

Housing option

Location

Accommodation

RENTING AN APARTMENT OR ROOM
Students in the fall and spring semesters of ELTA Intensive must find housing off-campus. As American University is conveniently connected by both the Metro Red line and Metro busses and has many parking facilities, it is possible to commute to campus from almost anywhere in the Washington metro area. Finding convenient and high-quality housing is even easier thanks to the many online resources for students such as housing guides, newsletters, webinars, online search engines and individual consultation appointments. Go to AU's Office of Housing and Dining Programs to see the services they offer.

HOMESTAYS
Instead of renting an apartment or room on their own, students can also choose to live in a homestay. Living with an American family is a great way for students to practice their English in an informal setting and learn about American culture. With a host family students have the opportunity to see Washington D.C. from the perspective of a local resident and make friends in the process. The English Language Training Academy does not arrange, inspect or recommend any specific homestays, but interested students should contact local homestay companies that place students into short-term housing in the Washington D.C. area.

On-campus housing is only available to ELTA students during the summer semester. Please submit the following if you would like to live on campus while studying in the intensive program:

Housing Application
Housing deposit
Students will then be contacted by the office of Housing and Dining.

Surrounding Area

Washington D.C. is a fun and exciting place to study. At American University we believe that learning should be done not only in the classroom, but also outside in the community, so we encourage our students to take advantage of the city’s many cultural and historical attractions.

Activity

Student Organizations
A great way to meet new people and practice your English is to get involved in one of American University's 200 student-led organizations.

AU Shuttles
AU provides free shuttle bus service between the Tenleytown Metro station, Spring Valley building, its Tenley Campus, and its main campus.

Athletic Facilities
AU has a variety of indoor and outdoor sports facilities for students including the Jacobs Fitness Center, the Cassell Fitness Center, and more.

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