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Dominican University

Dominican University

ELS Chicago
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Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 2063students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Telephone
  • +17083662490
  • Fax
  • Address
  • 7900 Division St, River Forest, IL 60305, United States

Options

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

Why This School?

  • - #1 Best Value in Illinois-U.S. News&World Report
    - Top 15 in the Midwest (out of over 160)
    - 16 students per class

About the  ELS Chicago

  • 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  Dominican University

  • Dominican University (DU) is a private Roman Catholic university in River Forest, Illinois, affiliated with the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees, certificate programs, and a PhD in information studies. Dominican University offers more than 50 majors in the Rosary College of Arts and Sciences and 20 programs in five graduate academic divisions. Dominican University offers more than 40 undergraduate majors, and several pre-professional programs. The student to faculty ratio is 11:1 at this university. Dominican's graduate school is divided into five academic divisions: the School of Information Studies (SOIS), the Brennan School of Business, the School of Education, the Graduate School of Social Work, and the School of Professional Continuing Studies.

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

Schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 Weeks Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2026-01-26 2026-01-19 2026-01-12 2026-01-05
2025-12-29 2025-12-22 2025-12-15 2025-12-08
2025-12-01 2025-11-24 2025-11-17 2025-11-10
2025-11-03 2025-10-27 2025-10-20 2025-10-13
2025-10-06 2025-09-29 2025-09-22 2025-09-15
2025-09-08 2025-09-01 2025-08-25 2025-08-18
2025-08-11 2025-08-04 2025-07-28 2025-07-21
2025-07-14 2025-07-07 2025-06-30 2025-06-23
2025-06-16 2025-06-09 2025-06-02 2025-05-26
2025-05-19 2025-05-12 2025-05-05 2025-04-28
2025-04-21 2025-04-14 2025-04-07 2025-03-31
2025-03-24 2025-03-17 2025-03-10 2025-03-03
2025-02-24 2025-02-17 2025-02-10 2025-02-03
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, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 200
Tuition
1 ~ 11 Week 12 ~ 23 Week 24 ~ 52 Week Week Week
(USD)$ 465 / Week (USD)$ 440 / Week (USD)$ 415 / Week
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.

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

Schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Weeks Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2026-01-26 2026-01-19 2026-01-12 2026-01-05
2025-12-29 2025-12-22 2025-12-15 2025-12-08
2025-12-01 2025-11-24 2025-11-17 2025-11-10
2025-11-03 2025-10-27 2025-10-20 2025-10-13
2025-10-06 2025-09-29 2025-09-22 2025-09-15
2025-09-08 2025-09-01 2025-08-25 2025-08-18
2025-08-11 2025-08-04 2025-07-28 2025-07-21
2025-07-14 2025-07-07 2025-06-30 2025-06-23
2025-06-16 2025-06-09 2025-06-02 2025-05-26
2025-05-19 2025-05-12 2025-05-05 2025-04-28
2025-04-21 2025-04-14 2025-04-07 2025-03-31
2025-03-24 2025-03-17 2025-03-10 2025-03-03
2025-02-24 2025-02-17 2025-02-10 2025-02-03
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, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 200
Tuition
1 ~ 11 Week 12 ~ 23 Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 420 / Week (USD)$ 395 / Week
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.

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

Schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 Weeks Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2026-01-26 2026-01-19 2026-01-12 2026-01-05
2025-12-29 2025-12-22 2025-12-15 2025-12-08
2025-12-01 2025-11-24 2025-11-17 2025-11-10
2025-11-03 2025-10-27 2025-10-20 2025-10-13
2025-10-06 2025-09-29 2025-09-22 2025-09-15
2025-09-08 2025-09-01 2025-08-25 2025-08-18
2025-08-11 2025-08-04 2025-07-28 2025-07-21
2025-07-14 2025-07-07 2025-06-30 2025-06-23
2025-06-16 2025-06-09 2025-06-02 2025-05-26
2025-05-19 2025-05-12 2025-05-05 2025-04-28
2025-04-21 2025-04-14 2025-04-07 2025-03-31
2025-03-24 2025-03-17 2025-03-10 2025-03-03
2025-02-24 2025-02-17 2025-02-10 2025-02-03
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, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 200
Tuition
1 ~ 11 Week 12 ~ 23 Week 24 ~ 52 Week Week Week
(USD)$ 560 / Week (USD)$ 525 / Week (USD)$ 495 / Week
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.

Location


Accommodation

  • A Multicultural Living Environment
    Dominican welcomes all students to the residential community. We are committed to engaging students in meaningful experiences in an open, civil, and respectful climate composed of students and staff of different genders, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, religious affiliations, races, sexual orientations, and levels of ability.

    We strive for a welcoming environment where community members know each other, participate in setting guidelines under which they live, and celebrate commonalities and individual differences. We expect the residents of our community to respect and appreciate the lifestyles, values, ideas, cultures, and backgrounds of others. We believe our community must support freedom of thought and opinion in the spirit of mutual respect.

    How to Apply for Housing
    Applying to live on campus is easy, and we’re here to help. Just follow these steps:

    New resident students. If you are a new resident student, please apply at dom.erezlife.com. You will be asked to log in with your Dominican University login information, which was included in your IT Welcome Letter. For further step-by-step details on how to apply for housing on eRezlife, please see the following instructions. (Opens a pdf document).
    Pay your housing deposit. Contact Student Accounts in Lewis Hall or by calling (708) 524-6487. The deposit is:
    $200 for new students
    $50 for returning students
    Register for classes. Incoming students will register for classes during their summer SOAR.

Surrounding Area

  • Chicago, on Lake Michigan in Illinois, is among the largest cities in the U.S. Famed for its bold architecture, it has a skyline punctuated by skyscrapers such as the iconic John Hancock Center, 1,451-ft. Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. The city is also renowned for its museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago with its noted Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works.

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