Center Information
Our ELS Language Center in Ashland, Oregon is on the campus of Southern Oregon University, and is located just north of the California border. Because Ashland is about halfway between Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, both cities make excellent weekend trips. Ashland is home of the famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival, drawing 400,000 visitors a year to Southern Oregon. The surrounding mountains provide beautiful views from everywhere in town and offer outdoor activities such as snowboarding, skiing and rafting.
Programs
Cost Per Session:
$1,575.00
Start Dates 2010:
March 01, March 29, April 26, May 24, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 13, October 11, November 08, December 06
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The ELS Intensive English Program, our most popular program of study, will help you significantly improve your English skills, achieve greater fluency, and fully prepare you for university study in the USA. More than 600 universities, colleges and career schools accept completion of an advanced ELS level as meeting the English language requirement for admission.
Cost Per Session:
$1,210.00
Start Dates 2010:
March 01, March 29, April 26, May 24, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 13, October 11, November 08, December 06
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The ELS Semi-Intensive Program is ideal for students who want to learn English while also having time to visit local cities and attractions. Students take classes in the morning and have afternoons free to explore and use their improving English.
Cost Per Session:
$1,150.00
Start Dates 2010:
March 01, March 29, April 26, May 24, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 13, October 11, November 08, December 06
Show Description
If you are planning a short vacation in the USA and would like to include some English classes, our American Explorer Program is perfect for you. Study English in the morning and enjoy the afternoons practicing your English while sightseeing and visiting local attractions.
Additional Learning Opportunities
American Conversation Partnerships
Interested in after-class conversation and friendship with an American student? Inquire after your arrival and we can arrange time with a native speaker.
College Class Visits and Auditing
ELS Intensive students (in key levels) can visit one or more college classes, depending on professor approval.
College Credit for ELS
Eligible ELS students can receive academic credit from the ELS host college/university for having completed key ELS level(s). This credit may be applied toward any degree eventually earned at that college, but is not transferable should the student transfer to another college or university.
Access to Campus Facilities/Services
ELS students may use many of the facilities at our host college/university for free (or low cost) during their studies. Available facilities may vary, but usually include a fitness center, swimming pool, campus library, tennis court, and more.
Concurrent Enrollment at Host College
ELS students who have received conditional acceptance from the host college/university may have the chance to attend one or more individual college courses (for credit) while still studying in the Intensive English Program or Fast Track Program.
Bridge Program at SOU
A Bridge Program allows students to enroll in university courses while taking Semi-Intensive English classes. Students can earn university credit and have the chance to matriculate into the undergraduate program, waiving the respective university's TOEFL or other language proficiency requirement. Available at ELS/Ashland (at Southern Oregon University) and ELS/Portland (at Concordia University).
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Center Staff
Jodi Weber
Hello from ELS Ashland! I am the Center Director. I have an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language. Working with students from all over the world is so much fun and such a privilege. Learning another language is a huge challenge. It’s always rewarding to see students’ progress. Grammar and reading are my favorite aspects of language. When I’m not working, I love being outdoors – usually riding my bike, working in my garden, or (in the winter) snowshoeing.
Ronda Sheffield
As Academic Director at ELS/Ashland, I’ll help you with your placement and classes. I look forward to welcoming new students to beautiful southern Oregon. I have an M.A. in TESL and have taught for many years both in the U.S. and in other countries. I am enthusiastic about helping international students reach their English goals. In my free time, I enjoy skiing and sailing with family and friends.
Michelle Cleaver
I am the registrar. I grew up in Vermont with its unique New England culture and received my degree in ethics from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. After school, I went west to the beautiful state of Oregon where I enjoy hiking, biking, camping and the many opportunities to attend theater, lectures, and music concerts. The students and staff make working at ELS Ashland a pleasure. Come and see me if you need help during your stay here.
Nancy Elliott
I am the Instructional Assistant at ELS Ashland. I have a Ph.D. in linguistics, and my specializations are in English pronunciation, dialects, and the history of the English language. I like English grammar a lot. I also love meeting students from other countries and learning about their cultures and languages. I enjoy learning other languages, playing musical instruments, hiking and camping in Oregon’s beautiful outdoors, and learning about the natural world. I hope you have a great time in Ashland!
Monique Abbett
Monique loves teaching international students as a little of the world comes to her in the classroom each day. She has a Masters degree in Education with an endorsement in ESL, and loves to practice French and Spanish when the opportunity arises with students. Her passions include traveling, going to the theater and curling up with a great book.
Ami Mycko
Ami Mycko is the Homestay Coordinator at ELS Ashland. She received her degree in English and Philosophy with minors in comparative religion and poetry from Colorado State University. She has taught elementary school, specializing in remedial education and sensory integration. She has also run her own catering and home chef business. She has two beautiful children, one devoted husband, and a heart full of her very own Homestay students.