English Language Center
Why the ELC? Colorado and Denver University of Denver English Language Center (ELC) English Conditional Admission (ECA) Student Life and Resources ELC Student Success How to apply
Colorado • The State of Colorado is located in the Mountain region of the U.S. • The City of Denver is the capital of Colorado
Colorado • The Rocky Mountains – 54 mountains with peaks of 14,000 feet (4,270 meters) or higher • The Outdoors – hiking, camping, and skiing are popular activities 3 rd Most Educated State in the U.S. – many with university degrees • • International Students – over 11,500 students from around the world study in Colorado
Denver Denver is a large, urban city - ranked the 2 nd best city to live in the U.S. • • Located ~1 hour East of the Rocky Mountains • Largest city park system in the U.S. with 205 parks • Great weather! 300 days of sunshine a year • 3 million people live in Denver (~3,000 are international students)
Denver (Continued) • Denver is known as the “Mile High City” because it is 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level • Recently ranked #1 on Forbes' list of the Best Places for Business and Careers. • Downtown – Performing Arts Center, Museums, Theaters, Restaurants and more. Airport – 5 th busiest in the U.S., with 30 non-stop international destinations • • Public transportation (bus and train) – ELC students get a bus & train pass!
University of Denver • The University of Denver is a 4-year private university founded in 1864 • Offer 200+ undergraduate & graduate majors • Enroll ~12,000 undergraduate & graduate students a year • Enroll ~1,000 international students every year • Top 100 Ranked University in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report
DU Campus • DU is located 6 miles (9.5 km) south of downtown Denver • A train station on the campus (15 minutes to downtown) • DU has dormitories, dining halls, libraries, sports fields, a fitness center, and a performing arts center • The university has a free campus shuttle bus • DU Facts: Average 21 undergraduate students per class 85% of students complete an internship 200+ students participate in research Popular majors: business (management, marketing), biology, engineering, computer science, psychology Ranked top five in the nation for study abroad participation 70%+ percent of undergraduate students study abroad in over 50 countries.
English Language Center • Founded in 1975 and located on the University of Denver campus • The longest running intensive English language program in Denver • The ELC prepares students for academic success in a degree program • ELC students enroll in the University of Denver & other U.S. universities • Enroll about 400 international students a year from over 20 countries • Average 15 students per classroom
Intensive English Programs 10 Weeks ELC English Graduate Programs Conditional Support Admission Course Custom Short-Term Programs 1-4 Weeks
Intensive English Programs • The University of Denver is on a quarter (10 week) system. The ELC’s 10 week Intensive English programs are designed to help students improve their English and prepare them to succeed academically in a future undergraduate or graduate degree program in the U.S. • 10 Week programs are offered every quarter Fall Quarter: September - November Winter Quarter: January - March Spring Quarter: March - May Summer Quarter: June - August • 4 English levels at the ELC Foundations Intermediate Advanced University Transitions
ELC Curriculum University Undergrad Foundations Intermediate Advanced Transitions or CEFR Level CEFR Level CEFR Level Graduate CEFR Level A2/A2+ B1/B1+ B2/B2+ Program C1 Prepared for undergraduate admission Prepared for 10 – 20 10 – 20 10 – 20 graduate admission Weeks weeks Weeks If not accepted to a university, 10 Weeks students can continue at the ELC • The ELC Curriculum is designed to ensure students improve all English language skills (reading, listening, writing, reading) and learn U.S. university academic skills • Students can progress from one level to the next in 10 weeks or 20 weeks • After completing the Advanced level, students are prepared to study in a U.S. University undergraduate or graduate program
Applying to DU Undergraduate Programs University Undergrad Foundations Intermediate Advanced Transitions or CEFR Level CEFR Level CEFR Level Graduate CEFR Level A2/A2+ B1/B1+ B2/B2+ Program C1 Prepared for undergraduate admission Prepared for 10 – 20 10 – 20 10 – 20 graduate admission Weeks weeks Weeks If not accepted to a university, 10 Weeks students can continue at the ELC • ELC students who successfully complete the Advanced level can apply for undergraduate admission to the University of Denver without having to submit English language proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE). • Students will need to meet all other academic and high school requirements for undergraduate admission. We will help you apply!
ELC Weekly Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 9:00 – 9:50 am 9:00 – 9:50 am 9:00 – 9:50 am 9:00 – 9:50 am Intro to Campus Culture Intro to Campus Culture Intro to Campus Culture Intro to Campus Culture 10:00 – 11:50am 10:00 – 11:50am 10:00 – 11:50am 10:00 – 11:50am Academic Skills Academic Skills Academic Skills Academic Skills 1:00 – 1:50 pm 1:00 – 1:50 pm 1:00 – 1:50 pm 1:00 – 1:50 pm Focus Class* Focus Class* Focus Class* Focus Class* 2:00 – 3:50 pm 2:00 – 3:50 pm 2:00 – 3:50 pm 2:00 – 3:50 pm Communication Skills Communication Skills Communication Skills Communication Skills • 10 week programs meet Monday – Thursday for 20 – 24 hours per week • Students register for 4 daily classes and choose a ‘Focus class’ based on their English level • Academic and Communication Skills classes are required and teach all language skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking, as well as pronunciation and grammar. * Focus classes include: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Business, and Law
English Conditional Admission • Students who apply directly to an undergraduate program may be offered English Conditional Admission (ECA) by DU’s Office of International Admission. ECA is a possibility for students who are worried about meeting the University of Denver’s (DU) English proficiency requirement. • DU’s English language proficiency requirements for direct undergraduate admission are: A TOEFL score of 80 or higher with no sub-score below 18. An IELTS score of 6.5 or higher with no band score below 5.5. A CAE (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) grade of C or higher. • Students offered ECA are required to take English Language Credit Courses (known as the LAUNCH Curriculum)
LAUNCH Curriculum (English Language Credit Courses) • The LAUNCH Curriculum prepares English Conditional Admission (ECA) students to successfully matriculate and succeed in their undergraduate degree program at the University of Denver (DU) • The LAUNCH Curriculum consists of 3 English Language Credit Courses: • Exploring US Culture (4 credits) • Speaking Strategically (4 credits) • Writing that Matters (4 credits) • Students can earn 4 – 12 credits. Credits count toward a DU undergraduate degree! • Students offered ECA will typically complete 1 – 4 quarters of full-time study in the English Language Center. Students then take LAUNCH Curriculum courses. Click here for more information about ECA and the LAUNCH Curriculum
Graduate Support Course • The ELC offers a Graduate Support Course for international students accepted to DU’s graduate programs. • The Graduate Support course provides advanced English language training, focused on integrated communication skills specially for international graduate students. • The course meets weekly for 2 hours per week. Students take the course while taking their graduate degree courses. • Students can voluntarily select to register for the course or their DU advisor or professor may recommend the course. The Graduate Support Course does not offer credit and has no tuition or fees.
Short-Term Programs • The ELC also provides custom, short-term programs for groups of students or professionals (typically 8 or more). Programs can be 1 – 4 weeks in length and can be offered throughout the year. • We can create a custom curriculum and a flexible schedule to meet the specific needs of students or professionals. Short-term programs can focus on: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Business or Law Art, Education, or Music English Teacher Training Many more topics! • Short-term programs include custom English language classes, experiential learning activities, visits to local organizations and companies, and guest lectures by professionals. Click here to submit the short-term program request form
ELC Student Life • 100+ student clubs and groups • ELC students receive a DU Student ID card • Students have access to dining halls, libraries, gymnasium, and dormitories • On and off campus housing accommodations are available, including homestay • Activities and events on campus and in Denver • Conversation Partners Program
Recommend
More recommend
