ELS Language Center - St. Petersburg FL

at Eckerd College

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Tel: 1(727) 864-7820
E-mail: spe@ELS.edu

  • Beautiful, safe waterfront campus with wide white sand beach
  • Mild tropical climate with an average temperature of 23C
  • Certificate program in International Business and International Relations
  • Dedicated, warm and helpful staff including Teachers of Excellence
  • Diversified student population usually from 20+ countries
  • Extensive activity program: trips to major theme parks, beaches, shopping and museums
  • UC is a large public research institution, and offers more than 350 degree programs with an overall enrollment of over 40,000
  • Join ELS on social media! #ELSCenters #ELStPete

Center Director Academic Director International Student Advisor
els-st-petersburg-center-director-shireen-hussain    
Shireen Hussain Elizabeth Verdejo  Andres Gonzalez 
 

 

Introduction

Experience the stunning waterfront campus of Eckerd College while you study at ELS St. Petersburg. You'll learn English while being surrounded by a student body committed to community service and inclusiveness. Nicknamed "The Sunshine City," St. Petersburg has award-winning beaches, highly rated restaurants, state and national parks, shopping, and cultural experiences waiting for you to discover them!

The ELS/St. Petersburg physical address is:

ELS Language Centers
at Eckerd College
4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711-4700
USA

Programs

  • Semi-Intensive English
  • Intensive English
  • American Explorer

Special Opportunities

  • American Conversation Partnerships
  • College Class Auditing
  • College Class Visitation
  • College Credit for ELS Level 112
  • Concurrent Enrollment
  • HI Opportunity at No Additional Cost
  • Volunteerism Experience

Age Requirements

No ELS Housing   14+
Homestay, Homestays in the area  16+
Student Residence (on campus), Eckerd College Residence Halls 18-25

Start Dates

2025
December 30, January 27, February 24, March 24, April 23, May 19, June 16, July 14, August 11, 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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