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American Explorer Program

ELS Language Schools at Florida Institute of Technology: Melbourne (FL)
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Course description

The American Explorer Program at ELS Language Centers is designed for students wishing to include some English lessons in their short stay. Students receive 15 weekly lessons of morning instruction, and will have the afternoon free to explore the surrounding area.

ELS recommends that students select a duration in 4-week increments (4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, etc.). Durations under 4 weeks (2 or 3 weeks) and in non-4-week increments may be available if space permits. These durations require special request and must be approved by the ELS Center Director.

Course topics

The curriculum for Vacation English at ELS Language Centers focuses on the following topics: English structure and speaking practice, reading and writing, practice of learned skills at the Language Technology Center.

Class schedule

Course duration
2-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024

ELS does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
08:30 AM - 09:20 AM
Break
09:20 AM - 09:30 AM
Morning session
09:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Break
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning session
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Melbourne to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 14 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

ELS/Melbourne is located on the campus of the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech), just minutes from Florida’s beautiful white-sand beaches. Florida Tech offers a state-of-the-art campus nestled in a tropical garden of flowering plants and palm trees. Students enjoy weekend visits to Walt Disney World Resorts®, Magic Kingdom®, EPCOT®, Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, Animal Kingdom® and Universal Studios® and Kennedy Space Center.

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at ELS Language Schools at Florida Institute of Technology: Melbourne (FL) varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

ELS does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
25 Dec 2024

School location

Area Description
ELS/Melbourne is located on the campus of the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) just minutes from Florida's beautiful white-sand beaches. Florida Tech offers a state-of-the-art campus nestled in a tropical garden of flowering plants and palm trees. Many students enjoy weekend visits to Walt Disney World Resorts, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom and Universal Studios. Students may also experience Space Shuttle and rocket launches from nearby NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Area Attractions
Local Beaches and Eco-Tourism
Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, Busch Gardens, and other fun parks
NASA's Kennedy Space Center
Palm Beach, Tampa Bay and Miami close enough for possible weekend trips
Brevard County Zoo, Planetarium, Arts & Science Museum, plus other close attractions
Orlando is close for weekend excursions

Local Transportation
Public transportation is very poor in most of Florida. To visit Orlando, students need a car or must participate in ELS-organized excursions. Many students rent cars and divide the expense.

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  • Tennis Court 7/7
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"Great classes, incredible teachers, amazing people. I will be back."

Claudia Regina Díaz Pinto, student from Chile

I stayed for three months at FIT campus in a very good bedroom. The toilet was cleaned well except for that one week when the cleaning lady went on a vacation. I didn't like the dinning hall food but there were other options if you want. Very good classes, teachers were responsible, always on time and prepared well for their classes. The management and academic team were very friendly and always willing to help. Every month there was a calendar of activities planned at low cost where you could go and learn a little more about US and practice your English. Great experience. I will be back.

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
11 Jan 2016 - 1 Apr 2016
Would you recommend this school?
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housing

Housing

ELS offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

S$ 514
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 514
ELS/Melbourne Host familes give ELS students rides to and from the Center, Monday through Friday
student-residence

FIT Residence Hall -Student Residence (on-campus) - 2-person shared room - 19 meals per week

S$ 607
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne, , FL 32901, USA
Location: Shaw Hall
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (19 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 607
Shared typical on campus dorm room. Shared hallway bathrooms. Rooms include two desks, two chairs, 2 lamps, two beds, a mini-fridge, a small microwave. Linens are included. Self-service laundry machines are available in a nearby dorm for a small fee.
Security: the security office is located in Shaw Hall Dorm, next to Grissom Hall.
There is one resident assistant for each floor or wing. (one per approximately 10 students)

Meals: 19 meals per week

Key/Damage: $75

Reserve by:
Reserve through ELS Central Admissions at the time of the application. Housing deposit is required to reserve.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $110 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Visit the US Department of State website »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Melbourne based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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