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      Arrival Details - Tampa FL

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      Tel: 1(813) 257-6328
      E-mail: tam@ELS.edu

      How do I arrange for Airport Pickup?

      The ELS Central Admissions Department arranges the airport transfer, but the Counselor will need to provide important information about the student.

      Please follow the following 2 steps:

      Step 1: 

      Please have the following information regarding your student:

      • Student name (ELS ID number is also requested - if known)
      • ELS Center location to attend
      • Airline name (for arrival into the final destination)
      • Flight number and airport name (or code)
      • Port of Entry into the USA (if different from final destination)
      • Anticipated time of arrival and date

      Step 2: 

      After collecting all of the information from Step 1, please email these details to your ELS Central Admissions Advisor.

      • ELS/Tampa is a "B" Center

      Airports

      Area Airports: Orlando International Airport (MCO)
         Tampa Int. Airport (TPA)
      Distance to ELS:  15 minutes (Car)

      Airport Pickup Service Details

        Orlando International Airport (MCO) Tampa Int. Airport (TPA)
      APU Price:
      		 $350 $200
      Provider:
      		 Olympus Limo Inc.
      800-948-4112      		 Olympus Limo Inc.
      800-948-4112
      Pickup Location:    
      Domestic:
      		 Baggage claim Baggage claim
      International:
      		 Baggage claim Baggage claim, after clearing customs

      King's Limo will be waiting at the baggage claim with an ELS sign.

      Other Transportation from Airport

      Taxis are available at baggage claim level. Follow the signs to ground transportation.

      Housing Check-in & Check-out

        Check-in Time Check-out Time
      Homestays in the area
      (Homestay)      		 9:00am - 9:00pm Sunday before session start date 8:00am - 9:00pm Saturday after session end date
      Check-in: Students should contact their host at least 48 hours prior to arrival to introduce themselves and arrange arrival plans.
      Check-out: Students must inform their hosts of their departure plans prior to day of departure.
      Floridan Tampa Student Residence
      (Student Residence (off campus))      		 Sunday before scheduled start date- After 12pm (Can be flexible) Saturday after scheduled end date- Before 11am (can be flexible)

      Center Registration

      On the first day (Monday) of registration and orientation: All new students should arrive to the center at 8:15 am to register for classes, and attend orientation. Students will be emailed a link to the Placement Test prior to arrival.

      If a holiday falls on a first Monday, ELS Centers will be open only to register newly arriving students.

      What to Bring

      • Passport
      • A copy of I-20 Form
      • Funds to pay all remaining fees at ELS
      • Completed Health Form (if applicable)
      • Proof of medical insurance (if not purchased through ELS)

      Immunization Requirements

      None

      Emergency Contact Information

      ELS Toll Free #: 1-877-743-0532 (Sunday arrival use only)

      Arrival on NON-Standard Date

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