• About Drexel ELC
• Programs and Services
• Housing, Activities and Features
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• About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• About Drexel University

An accredited program at an affordable price:
That's what makes Drexel ELC a great place to study English!
Please note that most links lead to pages in English.

We offer...

• 11-week and 6-week academic and business English courses year round
• The Drexel International Gateway undergraduate conditional admission program
• Placement tests and orientation at the start of each term
• Small classes (10 to 12 students on average; 15 to 16 students maximum)
• Certificates for successful completion of each full or half term
• Experienced teachers with advanced degrees in TESOL or related fields

You'll get…

• Language skills for academic, professional, and personal success
• Personal experience with American life and culture
• Cross-cultural exchanges with students and professionals from around the world
• International leadership skills for the 21st century

We are...

• Accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA)
• A member of the consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs (UCIEP)
• A member and headquarters host of the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP)

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Programs and Services

Intensive English Program

• Six levels, from Beginning to Advanced
• 18 class hours per week are required: 3 hours each morning of Speaking / Listening and Reading / Writing, plus one 3-hour afternoon Special Topic chosen from academic, language skills, business, cultural, or test preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC) topics
• Optional free elective classes including grammar, pronunciation, and conversation
• Advanced level students may combine English study with part-time university coursework after one term

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Global Business English Program

• Designed to meet the needs of prospective MBA and pre-MBA students as well as business professionals
• Participants must have either a university degree, an undergraduate business major, or 2 years work experience, and place into ELC level 4 or above in both Speaking / Listening and Reading / Writing
• Classes include the Language of Business Information, an integrated skills course covering key business concepts and vocabulary; an advanced level Reading / Writing course focusing on essay writing, academic reading skills, and strategies for academic coursework; a Special Topic class; and optional free Electives.
• Special features include networking opportunities, lectures at the College of Business, MBA application workshops, and an MBA class observation

Drexel International Gateway

• A conditional admission program that provides qualified undergraduate students with a foundation year of quality academic and English language courses.
• Applicants must meet Drexel University academic requirements.
• Secondary school graduates with TOEFL scores of at least 460 pbt, 53 iBT, or IELTS 4.5 can apply for admission.
• Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis; students will be admitted for 6 – 12 month programs depending on their qualifications.
• Students prepare for degree programs in over 70 majors including bioscience, communications, computer science, engineering, business, and more.
• Full-time undergraduate students can participate in Drexel Co-op, the ultimate internship™.

Drexel English Language Center also offers...

• IELTS testing services
• Preparation for TOEFL, IELTS, and other academic and professional exams
• Year-round medical communication courses
• Custom-designed programs for groups

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Housing, Activities and Features

Housing

The ELC can arrange housing at World House Dormitory, located on the Drexel campus, just two blocks from the ELC. The official ELC dorm offers single, double and triple rooms on a first-come, first-served basis. World House has a lounge with TV, VCR / DVD, stereo, and computers with internet access; shared kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry facilities.

Other housing options include nearby International House of Philadelphia, University City Axis, and Right at Home Homestays.

Activities and Features

American Cultural Connections™: A unique program designed to encourage and facilitate contact between ELC and American university students through a wide range of activities. These include weekend trips to Washington D.C. and New York City, theater and museum outings in Philadelphia, intramural sports activities, as well as many other activities and events on the Drexel campus and throughout Philadelphia.

Conversation Network: ELC students can meet and exchange conversation with American students at Drexel University.

Allison Rose Fellowships: Scholarships of $1,200 are awarded each term continuing full-time students who help with orientation for new students, lead the activities program, and perform office work at the ELC.

Free access to Drexel University facilities: ELC students can use the Drexel library, gym and athletic facilities, language lab, computer lab and wireless internet service at no charge.

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About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We are located...

• In the vibrant, exciting city of Philadelphia
• Two hours by car from mountains, seashore, New York City, and Washington DC
• On the campus of Drexel University
• In a safe, residential urban neighborhood
• 5 to 10 minutes by bus or subway from Center City Philadelphia
• Philly is...
  • Dynamic: The 6th largest city in the United States
  • Historic: The first capital of the U.S., home of the Liberty Bell and the Declaration of Independence
  • Vibrant: Full of music, theaters, museums, restaurants and clubs, shopping centers, sports teams and recreational facilities
  • Stimulating: Home to more than 50 colleges and universities, and a major center for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries
  • Affordable: Less expensive than many other large U.S. cities
  • Stylish: Featuring hundreds of tax-free designer outlet stores

About Drexel University

Drexel University is...

• The second largest private institution of higher education in Philadelphia, with more than 11,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students
• Comprised of three campuses including a medical school and a college of nursing and allied health professions
• Home to seven colleges including arts and sciences, information science and technology, media arts and design, engineering, business, and law
• Recognized for its excellence in cooperative education (co-op), in which students alternate periods of full-time employment with their studies
• Seeking to increase international enrollments
• Separate applications, including TOEFL or IELTS scores, are required for admission
• For more information: http://www.drexel.edu/ or email enroll@drexel.edu

We look forward to welcoming you to the English Language Center at Drexel University! To learn more, review all of our programs and select the ones that interest you or apply now.