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

Welcome to Drexel ELC!

We are...

• Part of Drexel University, and located on the campus
• In the vibrant, exciting city of Philadelphia

We offer...

• 11-week and 6-week academic and business English courses year round
• The Drexel International Gateway undergraduate conditional admission program
• Bridge programs to other Philadelphia-area institutions for undergraduate and graduate study without TOEFL

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

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Programs and Services

Intensive English Program

• Six levels, from Beginning to Advanced
• 18 class hours per week are required: 15 hours of Speaking / Listening and Reading / Writing courses in the morning or afternoon, plus one 3-hour afternoon Special Topic chosen from academic, language skills, business, cultural, or test preparation (TOEFL /IELTS) topics.
• Optional tutoring sessions available free of charge
• Program highlights include
  • Placement tests at the start of each term
  • Orientation program before classes start
  • Certificates for successful completion of each full or half term
  • Small classes for individualized attention
  • Teachers with advanced degrees

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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
• For participants with a university degree who place into ELC Level 4 Listening / Speaking and Reading / Writing (or higher)
• 21 hours of classes per week, including:
  • The Language of Business Information, a modular integrated skills course that focuses on concepts and key vocabulary related to specific topics such as marketing, finance, international business, and human resources
  • Reading / Writing classes that emphasize essay writing, advanced academic reading, research skills, and strategies for graduate level coursework
  • Two Special Topic courses such as TOEFL / GMAT preparation or other advanced level topics
• 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 5.0 can apply for admission
• The program begins in the Fall Term, and prepares students to begin full-time undergraduate study the following Fall. Most students complete the program in three terms (nine months)
• 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™

Ready to enroll? Apply now.

Housing, Activities and Features

Housing: Because different students prefer different lifestyles, several types of housing are available.

• Drexel Residence Halls: On-campus accommodations in double rooms or suites are available on a limited basis.
• Right at Home Homestay: Students live in an American home where they can practice English and learn about American culture.
• The Axis: A luxury student residence with a reasonable price, just minutes from campus. Meal plans available.
• International House: A large dormitory-style residence providing private bedrooms with shared bath and kitchen facilities, near the Drexel campus.

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.

Weekly Activities: 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 5th 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: drexel.edu or email enroll@drexel.edu

Drexel ELC Accreditations and Affiliations

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.