ELS Language Center - Chicago IL

at Dominican University

General Housing Facilities Area Information Arrival Information Host Institution

Tel: 1 (773) 277-3799
E-mail: chi@ELS.edu

Live and study in a safe, historic community close to downtown Chicago, and public transportation
Enjoy a wide variety of student activities: concerts, museums, sporting events and theme parks
Meet a diverse student population from around the world
Interact with local university students through class visits and conversation partners programs
Build professional skills through Business English, our Global Engagement certificate program and special workshops

Center Director	Academic Director	International Student Advisor
Kathleen Hylen	Vernetta Freeney	Mary Lee

Introduction

Experience both urban and suburban city life when you study English at ELS Chicago, located on the beautiful ivy-covered campus of Dominican University in the River Forest, Illinois.
With a wide array of spectator sports, a vibrant nightlife, comedy clubs, live music, world-class museums, and so much more - Chicago is the city that feels like home!

The ELS/Chicago physical address is:

ELS Language Centers
at Dominican University
7900 West Division St, Lewis Hall
River Forest, IL 60305
USA

Programs

Semi-Intensive English
Intensive English
American Explorer

Special Opportunities

American Conversation Partnerships
College Class Auditing
College Class Visitation
Concurrent Enrollment
University Scholarships for ELS Students
Volunteerism Experience

Age Requirements

No ELS Housing	16+*
Homestay, Homestays in the area	18+**
Student Residence (off campus), Chicago Student Residence	18+

*Students under 16 years of age may be accepted to study at this ELS center / university campus location upon approval by the Center Director, and depending on availability.
**Students aged 16 and 17 may be accepted in homestay at this location upon approval by the Center Director, and depending on availability.

Start Dates

2023
January 9, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, May 29, June 26, July 24, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 13, December 11
2024
January 8, February 5, March 4, April 1, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 22, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 11, December 9

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