Start Your Journey to an American College or University With ELS Language Centers
ELS Language Centers supports your progression to higher education through structured intensive English programs, pathway programs, and University Admissions Services.
Explore Your Options for American University Admission
The United States is home to a highly diverse and globally respected higher education system, and ELS English Centers can help you take the first step toward achieving your academic goals. More than 600 colleges and universities across the country recognize ELS English levels 109 or 112 as meeting their language requirements for admission.
With ELS centers conveniently located on university campuses, you’ll have the opportunity to improve your English while becoming part of campus life from the very beginning—interacting with local students and enjoying full access to campus resources.
If studying at a U.S. college or university is your goal, ELS provides a range of programs and robust university admissions services to guide you along the way. Discover our selection of English program options tailored to set you on a successful path to higher education and prepare for a rewarding journey that combines English learning with a rich higher education experience in the United States.
ELS Programs & Services for University-Bound Students
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
Get guaranteed entry into a diploma or degree at more than 40 premier US partner institutions. When you complete your Intensive English program at ELS, your certificate serves as official evidence of your English skills - no need to take an official test like TOEFL or IELTS!
Do you already have an official English test score that meets the entry requirement at one of our 40+ ELS partner schools? Get support with your application process from our expert team, and take just one session of English at ELS for an easy integration into campus life before you start your post-secondary program.
Pair your ELS training with two years at a partner community college before transferring to a prestigious university to complete the final 2 years of a degree. This model offers more affordable education with the benefit of small classes and personalized faculty support.
Begin with a 16-week intensive English course at our ELS San Francisco, North Bay center, then transition directly into your first-year coursework at one of our California partner colleges (Foothill, De Anza, or Santa Rosa).
