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ESL Programs in Pennsylvania

Welcome to the Study Abroad Guides directory of ESL Programs in Pennsylvania. Click on a school name to visit its web site...


Beaver College
American Language Academy
Glenside, Pennsylvania (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicBeaver College is situated on a 55-acre campus in suburban Philadelphia. ALA graduates may matriculate in Beaver College as full-time undergraduate students if it is determined that they are academically admissible. With ALA's recommendation, part-time study for credit and auditing Beaver College classes are available for advanced ALA students. The American Language Academy (ALA) has been providing intensive English language training for over a quarter century. ALA programs are located at 9 university campuses, 2 boarding schools, and 2 independent locations throughout the United States. Our programs feature five skill levels and professional instruction using the latest technology...

Average Class Size: 8-15 ESL Program Size: 50-100 Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Campus Setting: Suburban Email: ALAPA@mcimail.com


Drexel University
English Language Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicDrexel University offers undergraduate and graduate classes through five colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business & Administration, Engineering, Information Science & Technology, and Nesbitt College of Design Arts. In addition to its high-quality academic programs, Drexel provides opportunities for students to gain work experience through its mandatory cooperative education program. The English Language Center offers 6 levels of intensive English instruction as well as other programs designed to meet the needs of international students. The core program includes classes in written and spoken English plus at least one 3-hour elective chosen from academic, business, and cultural topics...

Average Class Size: 10-12 (max. 15) ESL Program Size: 600/year Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, May, June, July, September, October. Campus Setting: Urban Email: elc@drexel.edu


ELS Language Centers Philadelphia
c/o Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA 19131, Pennsylvania (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicPhiladelphia is the birthplace of the United States and the second-largest city on the East Coast. Filled with reminders of its Colonial heritage, this modern yet historic city offers visitors a lively experience in American culture-both old and new.Students at ELS Language Centers Philadelphia may audit courses at Saint Joseph's University free of charge once they reach Level 107. They may also use all of the university facilities, including the large recreation complex..

Average Class Size: 12 ESL Program Size: 90-150 Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay, Hotel, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Campus Setting: Urban Email: ises@els.com


Geneva College
English Language Acquisition Institute
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicSafe, convenient and picturesque, Geneva College is located 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh (one of "America's Most Livable Cities") and a 20 minute drive from Pittsburgh's International Airport. Geneva is proud to be a part of Beaver County which was voted the most crime-free county in the nation in the 1990 Places Rated Almanac. Our 55 acre, tree-lined campus offers 1,700 students a small-town setting with access to big-city sports, cultural events and transportation. Geneva's ELAI (English Language Acquisition Institute) classes are open year-round. It has three distinct programs to help meet the needs of all students who desire to learn English. Our Bridge Program is designed for students who have satisfied all the academic requirements for admission to Geneva College except the minimum English proficiency requirement...

Average Class Size: 5 ESL Program Size: 3-12 Housing Options: Dormitory, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, March, June, August, October. Campus Setting: Small Town/Rural Email: jdcobble@geneva.edu


Indiana University of Pennsylvania
American Language Institute
Indiana, Pennsylvania (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicFounded in 1875, Indiana University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 13,000 students. The University sustains a tradition of high academic quality at an affordable cost. The American Language Institute offers a Bridge Program at advanced levels that allows students to start university courses while finishing ESL preparation.The American Language Institute (ALI) offers an intensive program for non-native speakers of English. Courses in this program are usually divided into four proficiency levels from beginner through advanced...

Average Class Size: 15 ESL Program Size: 40-80 Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, June, September. Campus Setting: Small Town/Rural Email: djt@grove.iup.edu


Juniata College
Intensive English Program
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicFounded in 1876, Juniata is a fully-accredited, private four-year college. Juniata students receive a highly personalized education and exposure to a wide variety of academic subjects and ideas in over 50 undergraduate programs of study. Juniata's Intensive English Program is designed to help you to succeed in your studies or career. The Program focuses on improving your oral skills so that you can communicate with confidence in English and introduces you to the demands of study in an American university by increasing your reading speed, developing writing skills and refining study skills. Our program will offer you a Host Family and Conversation partner to help you get to know American culture...

Average Class Size: 6-8 ESL Program Size: 10-50 Housing Options: Dormitory. Sessions Begin: January, June, July, August. Campus Setting: Small Town/Rural Email: esl@juniata.edu


Keystone College
Keystone Intensive English Program (KIEP)
La Plume, Pennsylvania (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicKeystone College is located in the scenic foothills of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our safe campus is located within 2 and 1/2 hours from both Philadelphia and New York City. The college prides itself on small classes and individualized attention to all of our students. After achieving a 450 on the TOEFL, students can begin full time studies in over 40 different majors. Keystone's Intensive English program is based on the campus. Students live with an English speaking roomate. Keystone offers year round intensive English training. During the summer high school students as well as groups are welcome to attend. Group rates are available...

Average Class Size: 5-10 ESL Program Size: 20-40 Housing Options: Dormitory. Sessions Begin: January, March, June, July, August, October. Campus Setting: Small Town/Rural Email:


Point Park College
English As A Second Language Program (ESLP)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicPoint Park College is located at the heart of the cultural and business districts in the beautiful city of Pittsburgh,PA. Featured programs include: Business,Computer Science,MBA,Accounting,Journalism, Broadcasting,Marketing,Dance,Theater, Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology. The city offers a great location for internship opportunities, which are made available through the Career Development Office.The ESLP Program at Point Park College has been serving International students,scholars, visitors and permanent residents for over twenty five years. The program is designed for students of all types of language needs, whether it is for improving one's own language skill or preparation for university study...

Average Class Size: 12-15 ESL Program Size: 40-50 Housing Options: Dormitory, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, May, August. Campus Setting: Urban Email: isd@ppc.edu


University of Pennsylvania
English Language Programs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicThe University of Pennsylvania (Penn) was founded in 1740 by Ben Franklin--the noted diplomat, author, inventor, and scientist who discovered electricity. Penn is one of eight private universities known as the Ivy League. Over 4,000 faculty members teach at Penn, including nine who have received Nobel Prizes in recent years. Penn established the English Language Programs (ELP) in the early 1960s. Each year, over 1,800 students from all over the world come to study general English, business English, English for academic preparation, and English for professions such as law, architecture, dental medicine, and nursing...

Average Class Size: 13 ESL Program Size: 150-300 Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay, Hotel. Sessions Begin: January, March, May, July, September, November. Campus Setting: Urban Email: elp@sas.upenn.edu


University of Pittsburgh
The English Language Institute
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (where is it?)

School Photo/GraphicThe University of Pittsburgh occupies a 120-acre campus in Oakland, the educational center of the city. The ELI classrooms are located in the landmark 42-story Cathedral of Learning. Across the street are art and natural history museums, libraries, theaters and concert halls, a botanical garden and a large public park. The ELI was established in 1964 and thus is one of America's oldest intensive English programs. The program is designed for people interested in studying in a U.S. university and places an emphasis on the skills needed for academic life; however, the classes are general enough to be of use to people wanting to improve their overall English ability.

Average Class Size: 15 ESL Program Size: 110-165 Housing Options: Dormitory, Hotel, Private Apartment. Sessions Begin: January, May, June, July, September. Campus Setting: Urban Email: elipitt@pitt.edu


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