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      ELS Language Center - Chicago IL

      at Dominican University

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      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

      2025
      January 6, February 3, March 31, April 28, May 27, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1, December 29

      2026
      January 26, February 23, March 23, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 13, August 10, September 8, October 5, November 2, November 30, December 28

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