Description
Created in 1961, ELS will show you a different lifestyle
and it will help you to improve your knowledge of the
language and culture of the United States. Located in
the central region of eastern Florida, DeLand was selected
by the Southern Living magazine as the favorite among
the US Southeast small cities. The Stetson University,
founded on 1883, is the oldest private university in Florida,
with a 60 hectares campus established as a national historical
district.
Lodging
The options include: host family houses, student’s
residences and apartments. In many cases, the lodging
arrangements can be done before arriving to the United
States.
Academics
ELS offers two English courses: Intensive and Semi-Intensive.
The Intensive Program has 30 weekly lessons and up to
twelve levels - that go from beginner to advanced and
"masters” levels. Before the beginning of the
classes, the student takes a test to determine his level
an how much he /she can speak, understand and write in
English. There are also special programs, including TOEFL
preparation and personalized instruction.
The Semi-Intensive English course was designed for those
who want to make good use of the classes and also have
free time to explore the environs and practice English
outside the classroom. It has 20 weekly lessons, with
emphasis on the communication skills and the practice
of the everyday English, with flexible schedules for the
beginning of each session and twelve learning levels,
from beginners to "masters".
Activities
Daytona Beach, "the most famous beach of the world",
is only 32 kilometers away and is popular between university
students and fans of the NASCAR car races, that take place
in the international track of this city. Orlando, Disneyworld,
Universal Studios, EPCOT Center and Animal Kingdom are
less than one hour away, as well as the Kennedy Space
Center, where the space shuttle is.
ELS
/ Deland
Stetson University
Campus Box 8416
145 East Michigan Ave.
DeLand, FL
Tel: (904) 736-6330
Fax: (904) 736-6511
Email: del@els.com
Web : www.els.com/
