Schools
· Florida
ELS / Melbourne
Florida Institute of Technology
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. The Florida
Institute of Technology (FIT) was founded by scientists
of the American space program. It’s located in Melbourne,
minutes away of the tropical white sand beaches.
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
FIT has new sport and recreational facilities, 3 university
restaurants, cyber cafes, tennis, racquetball, basketball
and beach volley courts, two swimming pools, soccer and
baseball fields.
The student can also enjoy weekend visits to Disneyworld
Resorts, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom,
Downtown Disney/Pleasure Island, Universal Studios, Islands
of Adventure, City Walk, Sea World, Discovery Cove and
Busch Gardens, or astonish with the space shuttle and
rocket launchings from the Kennedy Space Center.
ELS
/ Melbourne
Florida Institute of Technology
150 West University Blvd
Melbourne, FL
Tel: (321)727-3990
Fax: (321)727-1044
Email: mel@els.com
Web: www.els.com/
