
University of Pennsylvania - English Language Program
Address
Address: Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Website: https://www.elp.upenn.edu
School Details
Key Facts
- Part of the Ivy League: Penn is a top-ranked major research and teaching university with superior faculty and staff and a diverse student body. ELP students receive an official university ID and all students can use Penn’s libraries, museums, and computer labs.
- High-quality instruction: The ELP employs highly-trained and experienced instructors. All full-time instructors hold graduate degrees in TESOL or similar areas of study, and many contribute to the field as researchers, presenters, and authors.
- Urban location: Penn is located in Philadelphia, a lively and diverse city of 1.5 million people. The city is rich in culture, history, art, nature, shopping, and entertainment. Philadelphia is located between New York and Washington, D.C., and within easy travel distance to Boston, Baltimore, and the East Coast beaches.
- Comprehensive student services: The ELP provides support services and organizes social and cultural opportunities for students. ELP staff encourage students to get involved at Penn and in Philadelphia; in addition, students receive help adjusting to academic and cultural challenges.
- Unique University Connection services: The ELP has a dedicated counseling team to help students prepare to and apply for US universities. University Connection Services include workshops, advising, orientation to US university culture, and networking opportunities with university admissions representatives.
- Availability of university lectures: The ELP students can attend open lectures on campus to practice their English skills. At the advanced levels, students can also apply to take a credit course with Penn undergraduates. Many ELP programs include guest lectures by professors from The Wharton School of Business or other academic departments at Penn.
- Cross-cultural exchange with American students: At the ELP, students can participate in Penn clubs, activities and events. The ELP’s Conversation Partners Program is another great way to meet Penn students for language and cultural exchange.
- Well-equipped classrooms: Penn is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, free internet access, and modern computer and language labs.
- Smaller class sizes: Class sizes at ELP range from 12-16 students so that each student receives individualized attention based on their language needs.
Accreditation
The Intensive Program of the University of Pennsylvania's English Language Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA) for the period of August 2006 through August 2016 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions.
Student Population
- Total students: 400
- Average class size: 14
Tuition & Fees
$5,000 - $6,000 / 7 weeks