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2012 Dates & Fees

THERE IS A $150.00 APPLICATION FEE AND $35 MATERIALS FEE FOR ALL COURSES
(WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE JUNIOR AND THIRD AGE PROGRAMS.
)


General English Courses

2012 Dates
JANUARY 2** – JANUARY 27 MAY 21 – JUNE 15 AUGUST 13 – SEPTEMBER 7
JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 24 JUNE 18 – JULY 13 SEPTEMBER 10 – OCTOBER 5
FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 23 JULY 2 – JULY 27* OCTOBER 8** – NOVEMBER 2
MARCH 26 – APRIL 20 JULY 16 – AUGUST 10 NOVEMBER 5 – NOVEMBER 30
APRIL 23 – MAY 18 JULY 30 – AUGUST 24* DECEMBER 3 – DECEMBER 28

* Additional Summer Courses
**Classes begin on Tuesday (School Holiday)


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2012

Program Lessons / week Fees
Intensive English Program
30 lessons per week $1450 per 4-week session
$390 per week if less than 4 weeks
Semi Intensive Plus English Program
24 lessons per week $1265 per 4-week session
$335 per week if less than 4 weeks
Semi Intensive English Program
20 lessons per week $1130 per 4-week session
$310 per week if less than 4 weeks
Individual Intensive English Program
20 lessons per week $6400 per 4-week session
$1600 per week if less than 4 weeks
Combination Course
20 group lessons per week
+ 10 individual lessons per week
$4330 per 4-week session
$1100 per week if less than 4 weeks
Part Time Course
10 lesson per week $600 per 4-week session
$175 per week if less than 4 weeks

LONG-STAY DISCOUNT*

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM
# of weeks Lessons / week Fees Savings
12 WEEK COURSE: 30 $4140 $210
16 WEEK COURSE: 30 $5440 $360
20 WEEK COURSE: 30 $6700 $550
24 WEEK COURSE: 30 $7920 $780
28 WEEK COURSE: 30 $9100 $1050
32 WEEK COURSE: 30 $10240 $1360
36 WEEK COURSE: 30 $11340 $1710
48 WEEK COURSE: 30 $14400 $3000
*PLEASE NOTE: TO QUALIFY FOR THE LONG-STAY PROGRAM PRICES, ALL COURSE FEES MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE.

 

SEMI-INTENSIVE PLUS PROGRAM
# of weeks Lessons / week Fees Savings
12 WEEK COURSE: 24 $3660 $135
16 WEEK COURSE: 24 $4800 $260
20 WEEK COURSE: 24 $5900 $425
24 WEEK COURSE: 24 $6960 $630
28 WEEK COURSE: 24 $7980 $875
32 WEEK COURSE: 24 $8960 $1160
36 WEEK COURSE: 24 $9900 $1485
48 WEEK COURSE: 24 $12480 $2700
*PLEASE NOTE: TO QUALIFY FOR THE LONG-STAY PROGRAM PRICES, ALL COURSE FEES MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE.


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Executive English Courses

2012 Dates
JUNE 11 – JUNE 22 JULY 23 – AUGUST 3
JUNE 25 – JULY 6 AUGUST 6 – AUGUST 17
JULY 9 – JULY 20 SEPTEMBER 3** – SEPTEMBER 14


Program Lessons / week Fees
Group 5 Intensive English Program "Boston Only"
35 lessons per week of Executive English $2520 per 2-week session
Group 5 Semi-Intensive English Program "Boston Only"
20 lessons per week of Executive English $1440 per 2-week session
Group 5 Combination English Program "Boston Only"
20 Executive English lessons per week plus 15 individual lessons per week $1920 per week
Individual Executive Program
35 individual lessons per week $2800 per week
Combination English Plus Program
20 group lessons of General English plus 15 individual lessons per week $1510 per week

INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE ENGLISH AND COMBINATION ENGLISH PLUS COURSES MAY BEGIN ON ANY MONDAY.

Specialized Academic Courses

Program
Dates
Lessons / week
Fees
Academic Year
JANUARY 2** – SEPT. 14
30
$9650 per 34-WEEK SESSION
includes 2 vacations
MARCH 26 – DECEMBER 7
24
$8560 per 34-WEEK SESSION
includes 2 vacations
JULY 2– MARCH 15, 2013
SEPT. 24 – JUNE 7, 2013
Academic Semester
JANUARY 2** – JUNE 15
30
$6835 PER 22-WEEK SESSION
includes 1 vacation
MARCH 26 – SEPTEMBER 7
24
$6010 PER 22-WEEK SESSION
includes 1 vacation
JULY 2 – DECEMBER 14
SEPT. 24 – MARCH 8, 2013


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Test Prep Programs

Program Dates Lessons / week Fees
TOEFL Preparation
(all schools)
same dates as general courses
30
$1450 per 4-week session
Plus $115 one time only test/materials fee (minimum 4 weeks)
TOEIC Preparation
(all schools)
same dates as general courses
20 Group Lessons of General English + 10 Individual lessons per week
$4330 per 4-week session
$1110 per week if less than 4 weeks
Cambridge First Certificate
(11 week)
MARCH 26 – JUNE 8
(June session)
30
(exam given during 12th week)
$3987.50 per 11-week session
+ exam fee $350
(EXAM GIVEN DURING 12TH WEEK)
SEPT. 17 – NOVEMBER 30
(December session)
Cambridge First Certificate
(8 week)
APRIL 16** – JUNE 8
(June session)
30
(exam given during 9th week)
$2900 per 8-week session
+ exam fee $350
(EXAM GIVEN DURING 9TH WEEK)
OCT. 8** – NOVEMBER 30 (December session)
JAN. 16** – MARCH 9, 2012
(2012 March session)
(Los Angeles only, FCE exam given on 3/10/12)
JAN. 21** – MARCH 15, 2013 (2013 March session)
(Los Angeles only, FCE exam given on 3/15/13)
Certificate in Advanced English
(11 week)
MARCH 26– JUNE 8
(June session)
30
(exam given during 12th week)
$3987.50 per 11-week session
+ exam fee $350
(EXAM GIVEN DURING 12TH WEEK)
SEPT. 17 – NOVEMBER 30 (December session)
Certificate in Advanced English
(8 week)

APRIL 16** – JUNE 8
(June session)
30
(exam given during 9th week)
$2900 per 8-week session
+ exam fee $350
(EXAM GIVEN DURING 9TH WEEK)
OCT. 8** – NOVEMBER 30 (December session)
JAN. 23 – MARCH 16, 2012 (2012 March session)
(Los Angeles only, CAE exam given on 3/17/12)
JAN. 21 ** – MARCH 15, 2013 (2013 March session)
(Los Angeles only, CAE exam given on 3/16/13)
TEFL Certificate Programs
for non-native speakers
(Boston only)
JANUARY 2** – JANUARY 13
35
$2085 per 2-week session
JULY 16 – JULY 27


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ELC Junior Programs

2012 Winter Junior Programs (Package program including homestay accommodation)
LOCATION DATES 2 WEEKS 3 WEEKS 4 WEEKS
BOSTON JANUARY 7 – FEBRUARY 4 $2200 $3150 $4000
LOS ANGELES JANUARY 7 – FEBRUARY 4 $2200 $3150 $4000


2012 Summer Junior Programs (Package program including campus dormitory accommodation)
LOCATION Dates 2 WEEKS 3 WEEKS 4 WEEKS EXTRA WEEK
UCLA (LOS ANGELES) JUNE 30 – AUGUST 11 $2690 $3930 $5060 $1265
UCSB (SANTA BARBARA) JUNE 30 – AUGUST 11 $2630 $3840 $4940 $1235
WHEELOCK (BOSTON) JUNE 30 – AUGUST 11 $2500 $3645 $4680 $1170

Junior Program Optional Exploration Week: July 21-July 28

  • California Cruiser: $1875
  • New England Explorer: $1525

Additional junior program fees: Mandatory $120 transportation fee (applies to Winter & Summer Junior Programs). Transportation fee includes round-trip airport transfer (valid for Saturday arrivals/departures between 9am-9pm) as well as transportation to/from the activities and excursions included in the junior program package.

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Other Specialized Programs

Program Dates Lessons / week Fees
English Plus
(All schools)
Same dates as General Courses 20 GROUPS LESSONS OF GENERAL ENGLISH + PM SPECIALIZED PROGRAM $1660 per 2-week session
($850 for English Plus Yoga)
Third Age Program
APRIL 9 – APRIL 20
(Los Angeles)
20 GROUP LESSONS OF GENERAL ENGLISH + PM & WEEKEND ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS 20 group lessons of $1875 per 2-week session
(includes homestay, single room, halfboard meals)
OCT. 1 – OCT. 12
(Boston)
JAN. 23 - FEB. 3
(Santa Barbara)

Accommodation

Homestay (Los Angeles & Boston)
Homestay First 4 weeks Continuing 4 weeks Per week if less than 4 weeks Extra night*
Half Board (Single) $1045 $975 $310
$70
Bed / Breakfast (Single) $945 $875 $285 $60
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Additional Los Angeles Accommodation Options

CLAREMONT HOTEL (AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND)

  • Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday only
  • Single: $495 per week
  • Double*: $350 per week
  • Double room available only for two people booking together for the same dates

ROYAL PALACE WESTWOOD

  • Single: $960 per week
  • Double: $545 per week
* Double room available only for two people booking together for the same dates

Additional Boston Accommodations

ELC STUDIO APARTMENTS (AVAILABLE JUNE - SEPTEMBER)

  • Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday only
  • Single: $825 per week for medium studios (to April 30, 2012); $900 per week for medium studios (from May 1, 2012)
  • Double room available (for two people traveling together): $25 per week supplemental fee

INTERNATIONAL GUEST HOUSE (AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND)

  • 14 meals per week
  • Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday only
International Guest House Rates
  1 WEEK 2 WEEKS 3 WEEKS 4 WEEKS CONT/ 4 WEEKS
Shared $630 $1075 $1415 $1665
$1565

ESL TOWNHOUSE (AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND)

ESL Townhouse - Shared Apartments
ESL Townhouse - Private Apartments
Single $415/week Studio (1 person) $630/week
Double $270/week Studio (2 persons) $660 per week* ($330 per person)
Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday only. One-time only move-in fee: $200; $50 late arrival fee for clients with flights scheduled to land after 9:30PM.

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Summer Campus Accommodation

LOS ANGELES - UCLA SUMMER CAMPUS PROGRAM (AVAILABLE JUNE 23 – AUGUST 25)

  • Double $545 per week (with breakfast and dinner)
  • Single $835 per week (with breakfast and dinner)

BOSTON Wheelock College DORMITORY (AVAILABLE JUNE 23 – AUGUST 25)

  • Shared: $370 per week (with breakfast)
  • Shared: $460 per week (with breakfast and dinner)

Additional Services

Airport Transfers: $130 ($220 round-trip if booked in advance)
Courier Fee: If requested, ELC can send an I-20 via express courier for a fee of $75. If the I-20 request is received less than four weeks before the course start date, this service and fee will be automatically added.
Change Fee: $50 (no charge for pre-arrival changes for non-i-20 students*, upgrades or extensions) *Students attending ELC on an I-20 will be charged for pre-arrival changes

2012 School Holidays

JANUARY 2 NEW YEARʼS DAY OBS. JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY
JANUARY 16 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY SEPTEMBER 3 LABOR DAY
FEBRUARY 20 PRESIDENTS' DAY OCTOBER 8 COLUMBUS DAY
APRIL 16 PATRIOTS' DAY (BOSTON ONLY) NOVEMBER 22-23 THANKSGIVING
MAY 28 MEMORIAL DAY DECEMBER 24 & 25 CHRISTMAS
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