- Located close to the windy city of Chicago - American Conversation partnerships - Free access to all campus facilities - Number of activities outside of academic settings - Low living cost
National Mix
Students from all over the world with different nationality and cultural background have chosen ELS program to study English in a new Environment. Nationalities of students include Arabic(77%).Chinese(7%). The percentage may vary each month.
Conditional Admission
With over level 112 in ELS, students can be accepted to Bachelor, Master and Doctorate's programs. Both Undergraduate and Graduate schools issue a CLA to students.
ELS Language Centers, DeKalbAbout 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.
Northern Illinois UniversityAbout the
Northern Illinois University is a public research university located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School pon May 22nd, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld as part of an expansion of the state's system for producing college educated teachers. The university is composed of seven degree-granting colelges and has a student body of 25,000 with over 225,000 alumni. Many of NIU's programs are nationally accredited for meeting high standards of academic quality, including business, engineering, nursing, visual and performing arts, and all teacher certification programs. It is one of only two public universities in Illinois that compete in the National collegiate Athletic Association at the highest levels of all sports.
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Fees
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Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
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Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
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* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
Homestay Location: Homestays Room Type: Double Meals: 14 per week (daily continental breakfast &
dinner) Min Age: 14 Key/Damage: None Description: Host family students are responsible for
their personal transportation.
Student Residence (On Campus) Location: Neptune West Hall 800 Lucinda Ave. DeKalb, IL 60115
Room Type: Double Meals: $50 declining balance meal card which can be used
at various dining sites on- campus and also off-campus restaurants Min Age: 17 Key/Damage: $150 Description: 2013 Temporary Summer Meal Adjustments ONLY
applicable to Sessions 6, 7, 8 and 9: • Area restaurants will accept Huskie Bucks for payment.
$50 Huskie Bucks are included for each session while student is living in on-
campus housing. • The Blackhawk cafeteria in the Holmes Student Center is
open Monday-Friday, 7:30am-1:30pm.In the International House, students, international
scholars and artists interact in a convivial atmosphere to share ideas
about living on an increasingly vital world stage. Here you will meet
students from over 32countries speaking more than 15 different languages.
Special activities include dinners from varying cultures; opportunities
for foreign language students to focus on language skills in French,
German, Russian, Spanish, and Japanese; and discussions and activities related
to political science and public service. Douglas Hall is located on the
West Campus near the Student Recreation Center. It is also very close to Huskie
Stadium as well as some of NIU's other athletic fields. The residential
floors are located in four five-story wings. Most rooms are double occupancy,
with twin bunk beds. Douglas also features the popular dining facility, the Dog
Pound Deli. Rooms include a bed, closet, desk, chair, microwave,
mini-refrigerator, telephone and internet access. Self-service laundry machines
are available for a small fee. Students living in the International House
are involved with the Foreign Language Residence Program, domestic
students who want to live with international students, have studied
abroad, are interested in international issues or international students
who have an interest in global issues.
Surrounding Area
ELS/DeKalb is located in a small and friendly university community. Our Center is on the main campus of Northern Illinois University, with its 300 hectares of trees and grassy areas. An affordable cost of living and many outdoor activities make this the perfect location for students with families. Northern Illinois University offers 63 undergraduate majors, 79 graduate programs and 11 Ph.D. programs.
Facilities
Baseball field, Basketball court(s), Computer center, Fitness Center, Gymnasium,Music practice room(s), Racquetball/squash Courts, Soccer field, Swimming pool (indoor), Tennis court(s), Wheelchair accessible
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