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· New York
ELS / Riverdale, N.Y.
College of Mount Saint Vincent
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. With a splendid
view to the Hudson river and Manhattan, ELS is located
just minutes away from this island, in the prestigious
area of Riverdale, in the beautiful and charming College
of Mount Saint Vincent (CMSV).
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
CMSV has gymnasium, conditioned swimming pool and basketball,
racquetball and tennis courts. The student can also enjoy
everything of what New York have to offer: musical comedies
of Broadway, concerts, dance clubs, museums, Yankees baseball
and fashion shopping in SoHo.
ELS
/ Riverdale, N.Y.
College of Mount Saint Vincent
6301 Riverdale Ave
Seton Hall
Riverdale, NY
Tel: (718) 796-6325
Fax: (718) 796-7994
Email: nyr@els.com
Web: www.els.com/
