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ELS / Houston
University of Saint Thomas
Description
Houston, the fourth biggest city of the United States
is the center of the energy industry and an important
international port. This culturally rich metropolis is
also the seat of one of the most important and advanced
medical centers of the world. 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.
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
The University of St. Thomas offers swimming pool, gymnasium,
weight lifting room, tennis, basketball and racquetball
courts, all the year golf, tennis, soccer, cycling and
other sports. Weekend trips to San Antonio, Dallas, New
Orleans and Mexico, all very accessible. To know more
of the Old West, the excursions of the students includes
rodeos and the opportunity to ride.
ELS
/ Houston
University of Saint Thomas
3800 Montrose Boulevard
Houston, TX 77006-4696
Tel: (713) 521-2030
Fax: (713) 521-0664
Email: hou@els.com
Web: www.els.com/
