This is to inform you that ELS Language Centers USA is putting in place its largest ever “ban” on new applications for Saudi Arabian students at ELS centers in the USA. This is an effort to attempt to manage the incredible flow of applications that ELS has received in recent months, coming on top of already high Saudi enrollments.
The academic program and atmosphere of a language school benefit from a variety of nationalities, of course. ELS is expecting a very large influx of Saudis in the next 3 months from the 6th phase of the King Abdullah Scholarship Program and our overall growth has been so strong that we are facing a shortage of classrooms in many locations.
The block in applications is for ALL Saudi students, whether they are sponsored or are private and even for those that are already in the USA at other English programs.
We will make only the following exceptions to this policy:
1. Family chaperones for female students (When sending the enrollment, please indicate the sibling’s name and ELS ID number)
2. Spouses of students – we must receive financial certification for these students.
3. Students who hold a conditional acceptance to the ELS host university – If this is the case, please forward a scanned copy of the acceptance together with the application. Please note that this exception does not apply to students who have applied for conditional admission and are awaiting a decision.
The centers that are listed below. The date that follows them is the first ELS starting date for which we will accept new applications:
Bristol / Roger Williams University
July 25
Charlotte / affiliation with Queens University of Charlotte
August 22
Chicago / Dominican University
August 22
Cincinnati / University of Cincinnati
July 18
Clemson / Clemson University
August 15
Cleveland / Case Western Reserve University
September 12
Columbus / Ohio Dominican University
September 19
Dekalb / Northern Illinois University
August 15
Denver / Front Range Community College
June 20
Fort Smith / University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
August 15
Grand Forks / University of North Dakota
July 25
Grand Rapids / Grand Valley State University
August 15
Houston / University of St. Thomas
June 20
Houston – Clear Lake / University of Houston – Clear Lake
August 22
Indianapolis / Indiana University Purdue University – Indianapolis
September 19
Melbourne / Florida Institute of Technology
August 15
Miami / Barry University
August 22
Milwaukee / Marquette University
June 27
Nashville (Murfreesboro) / Middle Tennessee State University
August 15
New Haven / University of New Haven
September 12
Orlando
September 12
Philadelphia / St. Joseph’s University
August 15
Pittsburgh / Point Park University
September 19
Pocatello / Idaho State University
September 12
Portland / Concordia University
August 22
Saint Paul / University of St. Thomas
August 15
Saint Petersburg / Eckerd College
August 15
San Antonio / University of the Incarnate Word
September 12
San Diego
September 19
Santa Monica
August 15
Seattle
August 15
Tampa (satellite of St. Petersburg) / University of Tampa
No bookings will be accepted until further notice
Washington D.C.
July 25