ELS-St. Petersburg (Eckerd College)
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| Country & city | St. Petersburg, United States |
|---|---|
| Courses | 3 |
| Accommodation | 2 |
| Address | 4200 54th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711-4700 USA |
| Official website | www.els.edu(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
ELS/St. Petersburg is located on the beautiful waterfront campus of Eckerd College, a 20-minute bike ride from the famous Gulf of Mexico. Situated on Florida's tropical west coast, St. Petersburg is well known for its beaches, mild climate, and educational and cultural attractions. Widely known for its pristine sandy beaches and mild climate, the St. Petersburg area is ideal for water sports, swimming, tennis, soccer, golf, cycling, fishing and other leisure activities. Cultural attractions include the world-famous Salvador Dali Museum and the Smithsonian-affiliate Florida International Museum. Many students also take trips to Disney World®, EPCOT® Center, SeaWorld® and Universal Studios®. Programs offered: ㆍ University Preparation English ㆍ Intensive ㆍ Semi-Intensive ㆍ American Explorer ㆍ Executive Program ㆍ Super Intensive English Program ㆍ Super Intensive Plus ㆍ January youth homestay, Fun & Sun Camp offered Options: ㆍ Conversation partners, college certificate program, college class visits and auditing, internship experience Housing options: ㆍ On-campus dormitory or homestay Partner school: ㆍ College credit for study at ELS, TOEFL waiver upon completion of ELS Level 112 ㆍ Sample majors: American Studies, Asian Studies, East Asian Psychology, Ecology, Environmental Biology, International Relations, Marine Science, Political Science
School Features
- Access to Campus Facilities
- American Conversation Partnerships
- College Certificate Program(s)
- College Class Visits
- College Credit for ELS
- Contact America! Program
- IELTS Testing Center
- TOEFL Testing Center
Highlights
- Beautiful waterfront campus of Eckerd College
- Famous for beaches, mild climate, and educational and cultural attractions
- University preparation English, executive programs and more
- Conversation partner system
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive English 30L | Weekly lessons: 30 lessons, Class size: average 15 students | 30 lessons/week; 4-11 weeks | US$570 | week |
| Semi-Intensive 20L | Weekly lessons: 20 lessons, Class size: average 15 students | 20 lessons/week; 4-11 weeks | US$510 | week |
| American Explorer 15L | Weekly lessons: 15 lessons, Class size: average 15 students | 15 lessons/week; 1-11 weeks | US$450 | week |
Accommodation & Costs
| Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| On-campus dormitory (twin room, 19 meals per week) View details 19 meals per week (full board on weekdays and half board on weekends) Minimum 4-week booking, only available on session start dates. | US$540 |
| Homestay (single room, 14 meals per week) | US$440 |
Local Expenses
| Item | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | US$200 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee (Tampa International Airport) | US$195 | Once |
| Textbook fee (Materials & Technology Fee) | US$27.5 | 1 week |
| Student Health Insurance | US$50 | 1 week |
| Facility usage fee | US$20 | 1 week |
| Housing Booking Fee | US$200 | Once |
| Visa stamp fee (U.S. Embassy interview fee) | US$185 | Once |
| SEVIS Fee (U.S. immigration international student registration fee) | US$350 | Once |
| ESTA | US$40 | Once |
| Visa Integrity Fee (a newly introduced fee) | US$250 | Once |
Facilities
Use of college facilities ㆍ Baseball field ㆍ Computer center ㆍ Gymnasium ㆍ Running track ㆍ Snack bar ㆍ Soccer field ㆍ Nearby golf course (fee applies) ㆍ Tennis courts ㆍ Language Technology Center (LTC) ㆍ Kayaks ㆍ Movie theater ㆍ Music practice rooms ㆍ Health center ㆍ Basketball court ㆍ Library ㆍ Billiards (pool) ㆍ Swimming pool (outdoor) ㆍ Fitness center ㆍ Wheelchair accessible ㆍ Cafeteria * Restrictions may apply depending on the facility.
Activities
Activities available at famous attractions such as Disney World, EPCOT Center, Sea World, Animal Kingdom, Busch Gardens and Universal Studios
Surroundings
ELS/St. Petersburg is located on the beautiful waterfront campus of Eckerd College, only five minutes from the famous Gulf of Mexico. St. Petersburg, situated on Florida’s tropical west coast, is well known for its beaches, mild climate, and educational and cultural attractions. Many students enjoy taking trips to Magic Kingdom®, EPCOT®, Sea World®, Busch Gardens®, Islands of Adventure® and Universal Studios Florida®. Cultural attractions include the world famous Salvador Dali Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry.
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