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University of Pennsylvania
English Language Programs
110 Fisher-Bennett Hall
3340 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6274
USA
Telephone: 215.898.8681
Fax: 215.898.2684
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The English Language Programs
The English Language Programs (ELP) is the English as a Second Language (ESL) division of the University of Pennsylvania. Located on the East Coast of Pennsylvania, the ELP provides students with a diverse range of English study options as well as access to an abundance of University resources and all the cultural and social offerings of the city of Philadelphia.The ELP offers a wide variety of programs and courses for students, scholars, and professionals. Students can prepare for study at an American university, improve their general English skills, or improve language skills and knowledge of U.S. culture needed for their careers.
In addition to a complete program of English courses, many student services are available. A dedicated staff and faculty assist students with college applications, recommendation letters, housing, cultural adjustment, visas, tutoring, and academic advising. Many activities are organized for students outside the classroom, including events in the Student Center, a Conversation Partners program, and field trips in and around Philadelphia.
All instructors have completed graduate level course work in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages or a related field. They use current teaching methods that encourage students to practice English for real situations outside the classroom.
The English Language Programs is accredited by the Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA) and is a member of NAFSA, AAIEP, and UCIEP.
Intensive and Super-Intensive Programs
- 2-month sessions year-round
- nearly 40 courses, including general English and U.S. culture, academic English, and English for special purposes
- 8 levels of instruction from beginning to advanced
- small class size (average of 13 students)
- Conversation Partners Program
- e-mail accounts and access to the Internet
- certificates of completion
- part-time, full-time and super-intensive study options
- advanced students may apply to take University credit courses
- Institutional TOEIC
University Connection
- preparation for university application and admissions (undergraduate and graduate/professional)
- 10 months; entry points in March and July
- intensive academic language and study skills preparation
- individual advising and assistance with the university application process, including test preparation (TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT)
- credit course study and university orientation workshops
Business English
- International Business Communication Program
- Summer Institute for International Business Students (pre-MBA)
- Executive Communication Courses
- Wharton-ELP Alliance Certificate Program
Online Courses
- Flexible courses that can be taken from home
- Frequent and detailed feedback from teachers
- Variety of courses:
- Writing for Professional Purposes
- Writing That Works
- Grammar for Writers
- The TOEFL Essay
- The University Application Essay
- Writing the GMAT/GRE Analytical Essay
- Writing for Biomedical Professionals
- Grammar for Biomedical Professionals
Summer Programs
- Conversation and Culture
- English Plus (intensive English plus University courses)
Housing Options
- "The Stratum"- dormitory-style living with a variety of amenities
- International House of Philadelphia
- homestay
- off-campus apartments and corporate accommodations
The University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania, called Penn informally, is located on a tree-lined campus in the center of Philadelphia. With 23,000 students, it is one of the largest Ivy League universities. One of the oldest universities in the U.S., Penn was founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740 and is the home of the Wharton School of Business, the first medical school in the U.S., and the first electronic digital computer in the world. The University is ranked among the ten best American universities according to US News & World Report.
Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia, with a metropolitan population of 5 million, is one of the largest and most historic cities in the US. Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Museum of Art, jazz clubs and professional sports teams are a few of the attractions you will find in the city. Conveniently located on the East Coast between New York and Washington, D.C., Philadelphia is also within easy travel distance to Boston, Baltimore, and the Atlantic Ocean beaches.If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to request information, please contact us!
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