Choosing the right English language program is key to making the most of your study adventure in the USA! ELS offers a variety of programs tailored for different academic, professional, and personal goals, making it easier for students to find the best fit. Read on to learn about our programs and choose the perfect one for you.

Intensive English Program

Rapidly improve your English language skills by taking ELS’s full-time Intensive English program. Thirty weekly lessons cover vital areas such as academic and conversational English, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The program also includes vocabulary enrichment, skill development, and cultural awareness sessions. Students receive personalized attention from instructors, ensuring they track their progress through regular assessments. Complete ELS Intensive English levels 109 or 112 to meet the English language entry requirement for one of our 600+ college and university partner schools across the USA!

The Intensive English program is ideal for you if you wish to:

• Complete our most intensive learning option.
• Rapidly achieve language proficiency.
• Attend an English-speaking college or university in the USA by completing ELS Intensive English Masters level 112.
• Advance your career through improved English language skills.

Semi-Intensive English Program

Combine English study and exploration by taking ELS’s Semi-Intensive English program. With 20 weekly lessons, this program focuses on improving your core English skills like speaking, listening, reading, and writing while having afternoons free to explore your surroundings and engage in cultural activities. This combination provides a structured learning environment with ample free time to complete homework, participate in ELS activities, and enjoy your study destination!

The Semi-Intensive English program is ideal for you if you wish to:

• Quickly improve your English language skills with four daily morning lessons.
• Make English language learning a priority while enjoying activities and excursions on a flexible schedule that leaves your afternoons free.
• Compliment your learning with plenty of time to practice your new skills in real-life settings as you explore the USA.
• Learn English on a less intensive study schedule.

American Explorer Program

Learn English at a leisurely pace while immersing yourself in American culture with ELS’s American Explorer program. With 15 weekly lessons, this program emphasizes conversational English and gives students ample free time to practice their new language skills in real-world situations by pairing language study with vacation-like flexibility. 

The American Explorer program is ideal for you if you wish to:

• Compliment your vacation in the USA with English language studies.
• Complete a short-term English program abroad with no student visa requirement.
• Study on a flexible schedule that provides plenty of time for activities and excursions in your study destination.
• Improve your conversational English while practicing your new skills through daily interactions as you explore the USA.

English for Executives Program

Enhance your English skills for business and leadership through ELS’s English for Executives program. The program offers private and small group lessons, focusing on executive communication, presentations, negotiations, and writing. The curriculum is customized to meet individual needs and business goals, ensuring fast results on a schedule that works around your commitments. 

The English for Executives program is ideal for you if you wish to:

• Learn individually or as a team to achieve your personal, team, or company goals.
• Enjoy the unique benefits of group and one-on-one instruction with a combination of morning group classes and afternoon private lessons.
• Expand your business opportunities by improving your English for cross-cultural communication.
• Learn on a flexible schedule that works around your professional commitments with your choice of 15, 20, or 30 weekly lessons.

Super-Intensive English Program

Rapidly improve your business English skills to achieve your career goals with ELS’s Super-Intensive English program. This program is designed for professionals who want to quickly gain business English proficiency through a personalized curriculum. The program’s one-on-one instruction focuses on specific subject areas of your choice, such as business communication, academic preparation, or everyday language. Its flexible structure also allows you to tailor your program schedule to meet your needs.

• Quickly improve your business English proficiency through a personalized learning environment with private classes.
• Take an English language program designed for professionals’ unique career goals.
• Learn business-specific vocabulary and communication skills for meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
• Learn on a flexible schedule that works around your professional commitments with your choice of 15, 20, or 30 weekly lessons.

2 + 2 Pathway Program

Take the first steps to obtaining a degree in the USA with the ELS 2+2 Pathway Program. This program offers students an affordable and structured route to obtaining a degree by completing two years at a community college followed by two years at a four-year university. This pathway allows students to save on tuition, earn credits towards their degree, and smoothly transition into university-level courses while improving their English language skills!

• Find a budget-friendly way to earn a degree in the USA (save up to $35,000 per year during the first two years of your degree!).
• Experience both college and university life in the USA.
• Strengthen your language skills and academic readiness before moving to a four-year institution.
• Boost your resume and future career opportunities with an American university degree.

College Year Program

Earn college credits while studying in an American college setting with the ELS College Year Program. In this program, students will study English for 16 weeks at ELS San Francisco, North Bay to reach ELS Level 109, which our partner colleges accept as proof of English proficiency—no IELTS or TOEFL needed! Afterwards, students will get to experience American college life by studying for an entire first-year semester at Santa Rosa Junior College, selecting from a wide range of credit-bearing courses.

• Experience a year of college in the USA, but need a boost in your English skills to get there and succeed.
• Have a sneak peek into American college life to map out the next steps for your higher education journey while gradually adjusting to an American college environment.
• Fill a gap year with academic study and English immersion abroad.
• Earn American college credits that could transfer globally while enhancing your resume with international education experience to support your career goals.

ELS Language Centers in the USA offer a wide range of programs to meet the needs of different learners, from academic and professional development to casual language study. Whether you’re looking to attend university, boost your career, or simply explore a new culture, ELS has a program tailored for you. Fill out the form below to start your learning journey!