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Dominican University

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School Info

Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 300students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • 1(708) 488-5010
  • Fax
  • 1(708) 488-5014
  • Address
  • 7900 West Division Street River Forest , IL , 60305

Options

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

Why This School?

  • - Shooting location of the movie
    - Beautiful campus located near downtown Chicago
    - American conversation partnerships and college class visits available
    - Condition admission available with ELS level over 112
    - Intensive TOEFL prep program with TOEFL Testing center

Dominican University About the

  • 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 is a coeducational, comprehensive, Catholic institution of higher education and research in River Forest Illinois. Affiliated with the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, it offers bachelor's and mater's degrees and certificate programs as well as a PhD in library and information science. Dominican offers more than 50 majors in the Rosary College of Arts and Sciences and 20 programs in five graduate academic divisio offering graduate work. Dominican also has a school of professional and continuing studies. It is well known for its offerings of undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences as well as several graduate programs in pratice-oriented disciplines such as business and education. With 3,900 students and 142 full time faculty members, the school has ranked in the top tier of Midwestern master's level universities.

Conditional admission

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

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Course information

  • Accounting
    Accounting (Evening)
    Bachelor of Business Administration (Evening)
    Biology
    Biology and Secondary Education
    Biology-Chemistry
    Black World Studies
    BPS in Criminal Justice Administration
    BPS in Disability Advocacy
    BPS in Human Services
    BPS in Labor Relations
    BPS in Legal Studies
    BPS in Public Administration
    BPS in Sustainability Studies
    BPS in Training and Development
    Business (Day)
    Chemistry
    Chemistry and Secondary Education
    Communication Studies
    Computer Information Systems
    Computer Science
    Corporate Communication
    Criminology
    Culinology®
    Data Science
    Digital Journalism
    Economics
    Education Programs for Undergraduates
    Educational Studies
    Elementary Education
    Engineering
    English
    English and Secondary Education
    Entrepreneurship
    Environmental Science
    Fashion Design Students Modeling Attire
    Fashion Design
    Fashion Merchandising
    Finance
    Graphic Design
    Health and Wellness
    Health Communication
    Health Sciences (Bachelor of Applied Science)
    History
    History and Secondary Education
    Informatics
    Informatics (Bachelor of Applied Science)
    International Business
    International Relations & Diplomacy
    Italian Studies
    Management
    Management (Evening)
    Marketing
    Mathematics
    Mathematics and Computer Science
    Mathematics and Secondary Education
    Natural Science
    Neuroscience
    Nursing
    Nursing (RN-BSN)
    Nutrition & Dietetics
    Painting
    Philosophy
    Photo-Cinema
    Political Science
    Post-Bacc Premedical: Medical Studies
    Post-Baccalaureate Programs
    Pre-Dental
    Pre-Law
    Pre-Medical
    Pre-Occupational Therapy
    Pre-Pharmacy
    Pre-Veterinary
    Psychology
    Secondary and K-12 Education
    Sociology
    Spanish Language and Transcultural Studies
    Special Education
    Study of Women & Gender
    Theatre Arts
    Theology
    Undergraduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics


Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2026-01-12 2025-08-25 2025-01-06
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 35,000
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.

Location


Accommodation

  • Student Residence (On Campus) Location:Aquinas Hall 7200 W. Division River Forest, IL 6030 
    Room Type: Single - At Dominican University 
    Meals: $200 meal card per session Min Age: 18 
    Key/Damage: None 
    Description: The Residence Hall is located in the same building as the ELS Center. Food service six blocks away at the Main Campus. WiFi service is available and a student
    lounge and vending machines are in the building. Laundry facilities (for a fee) are available in the basement of the building. This is a co-ed dorm with separate male and female community bathrooms. The rooms have a sink, closet bed, desk and chairs. Linens are provided. 

    Student Residence (Off Campus) 
    Location: Addison Hall 7400 Augusta Street River Forest, IL 60305 
    Room Type: Double - On Concordia University ("off campus" of Dominican University) 
    Meals: $330 meal card per session 
    Min Age: 18 
    Key/Damage: None 
    Description: 2013 Temporary Summer Meal Adjustments ONLY applicable to Sessions 6, 7, 8 and 9: Addison Hall dorms will only offer food service at the main cafeteria from May 20th
    to August 7th from 11:15am - 1:00pm, Monday - Friday (food service will not be offered on weekends and on 4th of July). Dormitory style double occupancy rooms are located at Concordia University just across
    the street from the Chicago Center. Students have access to Concordia University facilities, including the cafeteria and other food service options, using a meal card with
    $330 declining balance. Rooms contain two beds, two dressers, two desks, two chairs and two closets. Bathrooms are located in the
    hallway and are shared by floor. Wi-fi is available in the room and students have access to student lounges in the building for watching TV. 

    Student Residence (Off Campus) 
    Location: River Forest Apts 411-419 Thatcher Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 
    Room Type: Double, Single
    Meals: None included 
    Min Age: 18 
    Key/Damage: $150 damage deposit either in cash or travelers check (will be refunded within one week of check-out) 
    Description: Located in a quiet, safe and upscale neighborhood, ELS River Forest Apartments offer a shared bedroom in a two- bed, one-bathroom luxury apartment. Each apartment has a fully-furnished kitchen, wireless Internet, local phone service, cable TV, and air conditioning. Linens are included. [Note: Singles may be available at an additional price.] Self-service laundry machines are available in the same building for a small fee. Homestay Location: 

    Homestays in the area 
    Room Type: Single 
    Meals: 16 meals per week 
    Min Age: 16 
    Key/Damage: None 
    Description: Host family students are
    responsible for their personal transportation. Most students arrive at the campus by bus. Some families are close and provide bicycles
    for students. We have a few families that are within walking distance of the campus.

Surrounding Area

  • ELS/Chicago is on the beautiful campus of Dominican University, only 20 minutes from the third largest city in the United States. Chicago offers a variety of cultural activities including the Lyric Opera, Field museum, the Art institute of Chicago and an exciting nightlife of blues, jazz, comedy clubs and sporting events. Chicago's "Magnificent Mile" offers an international showcase of architecture, shops and restaurants within walking distance to the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan. 
    ELS/Chicago holds special opportunities such as American Conversation partnerships, college class visits, concurrent enrollment at Host College, Contact America! Program, and access to campus facilities. As the biggest city in Northwestern region, Chicago is famous for its Magnificent Mile, blues, jazz and comedy clubs, world-class museums and symphony and professional sports. River Forest, where ELS/Chicago center is located, is walking-distance to shops and restaurants. For those who enjoy outdoor sports activities and nature, Lake Michigan shoreline and Navy Pier complex is just a car ride from the center.

Facilities

  • Basketball courts, cafeteria, computer center, fitness center, gymnasium, 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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cimcim

コースについて質問
Q:集中英語コースは、いくつのレベルに分けられていますか?
 一つのレベルを修了して、上に上がるのに期間はどの程度必要でしょうか?
 また、寮や大学の施設は利用可能ですか?

A:コースは全12段階に分けられています。
 一つのレベルでは4週間授業を受けます。
 また、ドミニカ大学の敷地内外の寮は利用可能です。
 その他学校施設(図書館、フィットネスセンターなど)も利用可能です。
 授業を聴講したり、ドミニカ大学の学生との会話パートナーの紹介も行っています。


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はな

学校について
Q、学校について教えて下さい。



A、

ELSセンターは大学のキャンパスや都市の中心地にあり、目的や希望に合わせて選ぶことができます。
クラスは年間を通して開講されており、初級から上級まで細かくレベル分けされているので、自分に合ったクラスで勉強を進めることが出来ます。
英語力を伸ばしたい学生はもちろん、ビジネス英語や、将来カレッジや大学への進学を目指す学生まで、幅広いニーズに応えられるカリキュラムが組まれています。
上級レベルになると、TOEFL対策などのクラスも選択できます。
また、語学留学生も大学の「学校寮」「カフェテリア」「図書館」「室内陸上競技場」「スポーツジム」「インターネットカフェ」などの施設が利用できます。
大学で行われるコンサートや演劇、映画まで楽しめるのは、シカゴという文化都市にある学校ならではの特徴といえるでしょう。



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저는 도미니칸 대학교 방학 프로그램 아메리칸 익스플로러(AEP)과정을 들었습니다. 시카고에 친척이 있어서 친척집에 방학동안 놀러갈 예정이었는데 부모님이 이왕 가는거 영어공부를 하고왔으면 좋겠다고 하셔서 시카고에 있는 랭귀지스쿨이나 대학에서 주최하는 단기과정들을 알아보다가 도미니칸 대학교의 AEP과정을 듣게되었어요. AEP는 미국에서 방학을 보내게 되는 외국인 학생들이 영어공부를 할 수 있도록 만든 프로그램이기 때문에 다른 어학연수 과정들보다 힘들거나 빡센 과정은 아니에요. 월요일부터 금요일까지 오전에 강의를 3개씩 듣는건데 여행이 목적이었던 저에게는 오전에는 영어공부, 오후에는 여행 두가지다 할 수 있게 되어서 좋았어요. 지루한 문법보다는 단어나 말하기 위주 수업이기 때문에 재밌었고, 가장 좋았던 점은 그곳에서 만난 외국인 친구들을 알게되었다는 점이에요. 저처럼 시카고에 여행왔다가 영어수업을 들으러 온 일본인 친구들이나 유럽에서 온 친구들도 있었고, 덕분에 친해져서 같이 놀기도하고 재미있게 보낼 수 있었어요. 그리고 방학 단기 과정이긴 하지만 3개월동안 꾸준히 수업도 듣고 말도 하다보니 생각했던 것보다 영어도 굉장히 많이 늘었어요. 선생님들도 굉장히 친절하시고 수업도 체계적이에요. 아 그리고 도미니칸 대학교는 나홀로집에 촬영장이기도 해서 학교도 정말 크고 멋있어요. 시카고로 어학연수 가시는분들 참고되셨으면 좋겠네요.

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私はドミニカン大学で夏休みのプログラムであるアメリカンエクスプローラプログラム(AEP)課程を受けました。シカゴに親戚が住んでいてそこに休みの間旅行にいく予定でしたが、親からどうせ行くのなら英語の勉強もするのはどうって聞かれてシカゴにあるランゲージスクールや大学で主催する短期プログラムを探しているうちにドミニカン大学のAEP課程を聞くことになりました。AEPはアメリカで休みを過ごすことになった外国人が英吾の勉強もできるように作られたプログラムなので他の一般語学留学とはちょっと違いです。そんなに難しくてもないし。。月曜から金曜日まで午前に3つの講義をうけますが、旅行が目的だった私には午前は英吾授業、午後は旅行の2つができて売れしかったです。つまらない文法よりは単語やスピーキングの授業でしたから面白かったし、一番よかったのはそこで外国人のともだちができたのです。私のようにシカゴに旅行来たついでに英語の授業を受けに来たいろいろな外国人友達と親しくなって楽しかったです。そして休みの短期課程であっても3ヶ月間授業を受けたら英語の実力も相当上達しました。先生もみんな親切だし、授業も良かったです。あっ、そしてドミニカン大学は映画ホームアローンの撮影地です、それで学校もすごく大きいし、かっこいいです。シカゴに留学、または旅行の予定の方に参考になったらいいとおもいます。

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ドミニカ大学のELSに語学留学して良かったのは、まず大学の施設が利用できることです。

どうせ語学留学するなら、アメリカの大学の雰囲気も体験してみたいと考えて、ドミニカ大学付属のこちらのセンターに申し込みました。
キャンパスは綺麗だし、アメリカの大学生に混じってカフェテリアや図書館で勉強するのはとても貴重な体験でした。
学生寮は清潔でした。同じように留学している学生達ともとても仲良くなれました。
授業は会話の練習が多くて、英語で自分の意見をどのように表現するかについてたくさん学ぶことが出来ました。
発音もたくさん鍛えることが出来て、自分なりに成長できたと思っています。
初めての留学で不安もたくさんありましたが、終わってみるととても名残惜しかったです。
いろんなことを経験して、成長できたかな、と思っています。

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理香

学校はシカゴ校外の小さい街の高級住宅街にあるのでとても静かな環境で勉強できます。

治安も良いので安心して生活することが出来ました。
シカゴの中心地まで簡単に遊びにいけるので、週末は友人と遊びに行ったりしていました。

学校の授業もカリキュラムがうまく組まれている感じがしました。
先生もみんな慣れている方ばかりだったので、教え方も上手だし授業も楽しかったです。
クラスも楽しかったです。
そして、大学の施設は全部自由に使ってよかったので、図書館は毎日のように利用していましたし、
フィットネスもたまに利用していました。

滞在は寮で生活していましたが、
アメリカ人とも仲良く慣れたし本当に良かったと思います。

田舎過ぎるのは嫌だけど静かなところで勉強したいという方にはとてもお勧めです。

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