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ELS Language Centers at Dominican University: Chicago (IL)

Lewis Annex, 2nd Floor, 7900 West Division Street, River Forest, IL 60305, USA
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ELS/Chicago is on the gorgeous campus of Dominican University, only 25 minutes from downtown Chicago. Cultural activities include the Lyric Opera, the Museum Campus (Aquarium, Planetarium, Natural History Museum), the Art Institute of Chicago, an exciting nightlife scene and world-class sporting events. The “Magnificent Mile” and Navy Pier offer stores and restaurants within walking distance of beautiful Lake Michigan.

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Lewis Annex, 2nd Floor, 7900 West Division Street
River Forest
IL 60305
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As the third largest city in the U.S., Chicago offers a variety of cultural activities including the Lyric Opera, Symphony Orchestra, world-famous Art Institute and an exciting nightlife ranging from blues and jazz venues to comedy clubs. Chicago's "Magnificent Mile" offers an international showcase of famous architecture, elegant shops and superb restaurants within walking distance to the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan. ELS/Chicago is situated on the beautiful Dominican University campus, just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago and minutes from the birthplace of Ernest Hemingway and the site of the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio. The tree-lined streets in their seasonal colors encourage joggers, strollers, and afternoon walks with family and friends.

Area Attractions
River Forest is walking-distance to shops & restaurants
Chicago's Magnificent Mile, blues, jazz and comedy clubs, world-class museums and symphony and professional sports
Lake Michigan shoreline and Navy Pier complex (entertainment, amusement park, dining, and shopping)
Ice skating, skiing, concerts, top-notch shopping (Apple, Nike, Louis Vuitton, luxury outlets)
Indiana Dunes State Park
24 shoreline beaches
Navy Pier dining and shopping
Near professional sporting events: Bulls, Cubs, Sox, Blackhawks, Fire, and Bears
Close to world-class museums, theatres, concert halls
Ski slopes and water parks

Local Transportation

This suburban campus is centrally located, with easy access to downtown via the Green line and Chicago O'Hare International Airport via the Blue line. The campus is also convenient to a variety of CTA and Pace buses, as well as a free shuttle to the main campus and apartments.

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"Can you gurantee whether a student's classes can be scheduled either for the morning or the afternoon?"

Frida Test, student from USA

We cannot guarantee whether the schedule will be morning or afternoon; it all depends on availability

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"Can a student take the regular adult course for just one week?"

Oliver Rizzo, ELS Language Centers school representative (Student Services Coordinator Housing & Airport Pickup A Centers)

No. Our regular adult programs are 4-weeks long. The student can elect for private lessons for a week instead.

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"What sort of visa is required for this course?"

Gabriela Bertinetti, student from Italy

Our Executive Programs does not issue a certificate in the sense of our regular academic program and we categorize these as professional development/ training sessions. The student with valid tourist/business visas are welcome to come to the US and attend any of our executive courses. If the Executive does not have a business/tourist visa and the program will be sponsored by his/her employer, the sponsor must submit a financial guarantee letter covering educational and living expenses. If the program will covered by the Executive, we require a bank statement or a letter in English from a bank showing sufficient funds (cash or savings account with current date) is acceptable evidence and copy of passport. ELS will then issue a Form I-20 for use in applying for a student visa.

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"Can a Swiss student take this course on a toursit visa or do they require a student visa?"

We always recommend that students come on a proper visa and it’s up to the student to make that decision. While the majority of our students come on an F-1 student visa, some choose otherwise. Unless otherwise instructed by the authorities, at the present time LSI will accept enrollments of individuals in any course of study should they present themselves at the school with a visa other than an F-1. In this case, the individual assumes all responsibility for the maintenance of their legal immigration status in the United States.

Persons with Tourist Visas may be allowed to study at the school if their reason for being in the US is tourism and their course is incidental to this, subject to the determination of the Port of Entry officer. According to <http://travel.state.gov> http://travel.state.gov: Enrollment in a short recreational course of study, which is not for credit toward a degree or academic certificate, is permitted on a visitor (B) visa.

The student should be aware that if he or she chooses to travel on a tourist visa or visa waiver but tells immigration that he or she is coming here to study, the immigration officer at the Port of Entry (airport) may ask for a student visa which the student does not have. In this case, the student may not be allowed entry to the United States.

Please use this link for any other questions regarding visas: <http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html> http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html

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"Does ELS offer a pre-arrival test?"

Robert Bosshard, student from Switzerland
Oliver Rizzo, ELS Language Centers school representative (Student Services Coordinator Housing & Airport Pickup A Centers)

ELS does offer a pre-arrival test. The test is also only offered at approved ELS agency locations and it does not guarantee the level placement as it is used as an estimate only. The student would still need to take the placement test upon arrival which would determine if the student is eligible for the Business English Program.

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"Can a student study for 52 weeks on a tourist visa?"

Elman Sofiyev, SOLEX College school representative

No, they will need a student's visa.

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"Do you have availability for tweo girls sharing in on-campus residence?"

Valeria Gigli, student from Italy
Oliver Rizzo, ELS Language Centers school representative (Student Services Coordinator Housing & Airport Pickup A Centers)

We do have availability on-campus. The dormitory rooms are single so the two girls would nto be able to stay together. N

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