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Learn English in Chicago, USA

Chicago is appreciated around the world for its outstanding architecture, but that is not all this great city can offer. Home to the blues and an internationally acclaimed symphony orchestra, this music city also offers spectacular live theater, thousands of restaurants and lively entertainment venues.

English School Chicago

Location: The English school in Chicago is in a quiet, safe, green and beautiful northwest neighborhood of Chicago 25 minutes from downtown.

Facilities: The school is on the first and second floors of the building. We have twenty well-lit, air-conditioned classrooms, three language/computer learning laboratories, a cafeteria, and a student common lounge. There is lots of free parking available.

Teachers: All language teachers are native speakers, have university degrees in language instruction and many years experience teaching English as a second language. They also undergo continuing education to keep their skills sharp.

Materials: $200 - 250 per year.

English Courses Chicago

Type: Group.

Classes per week: Group - 18 &24

Course Duration: 18 weeks, 27 weeks or 36 weeks (one academic year). Courses can be taken for less than 18 weeks but no transcripts or certificates will be provided.

Lessons: 50 minutes.

Class size: Maximum of 15-20.

Levels: All.

Start Dates: English courses in Chicago start on the following 2010 dates:

18 lessons per week: Mon-Fri: Jan 18, Mar 29, Jun 7, Aug 16, Oct 21.
18 lessons per week: Weekends: Feb 12, Apr 23, Jul 9, Sept 17, Nov 19.
24 lessons per week: Mon-Fri: Jan 18, Mar 29, Jun 7, Aug 16, Oct 21.

Includes: Regularly scheduled social and cultural activities, as well as day trips to many local sights, such as the Museum of Science and Industry, the Ravinia Festivals, Navy Pier, Sears Tower, etc. for a small fee; internet access; assistance with finding housing.

Specialized: TOEFL exam prep.

English Learning + Cultural Activities

Chicago is one of the world's great cities, filled with history, diversity and culture. We offer a fascinating mix of the metropolitan along with good old-fashioned Midwestern American values. Our cost of living is one of the lowest among major American cities. The area offers metropolitan excitement with hometown hospitality. The school offers regularly scheduled social and cultural activities, as well as day trips to many local sights, such as the Museum of Science and Industry, Ravinia Festivals, Navy Pier, Sears Tower, etc.

Chicago Accommodation

Options: Private and shared apartments.

Type: Single, Double.

Description: Varies greatly, depending on cost.

Meals: No meals.

Travel time to school: 10-15 minutes.

Airport pickup: $40.

School Accreditations

• State of Illinois Board of Education Certified institution.
• Member of American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP).
• Approved by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to accept students with visas.

School Testimonials

Stanimircame to the US from Bulgaria 10 months ago to enhance his English communication skills at the school. His choice to come here was easy: He had friends who had recommended this school and he also has family here. This made his transition easy. What he likes most about attending the school is that "all of his instructors are nice and very helpful." Stanimir has made friends from our school. Stanimir would recommend this school because "it offers a great learning atmosphere and it's affordable and you also get to meet many people from different countries.

Renatacame to the US from Poland with her husband two years ago. Renata chose the school because it was recommended by her friends. Renata states that "the atmosphere is very friendly and the teachers are very nice. Prices are very affordable." Having come to the US with her husband made the transition easy for her. She spends her free time with her family and friends. Renata recommends that "learning English is very important because life gets much easier then." Especially if you want to further your education at a university.

Chicago English Course Fees (US$)

Group 18 - 18 weeks 1820.  One academic year (36 weeks) 3440. Courses less than 18 weeks are US$ 110 per week and no transcript or certificate will be provided.

Group 24 – 18 weeks 4995.  27 weeks 6595. One academic year (36 weeks) 7695. Courses less than 18 weeks are US$ 288 per week and no transcript or certificate will be provided.

Books and materials are an additional $200 for the course at 18 lessons per week. For the 24 lesson course books and materials are included.

For all English courses in Chicago please add a processing fee – $150. An application fee – $150 and a mailing fee – $60. If you require a visa then immigration (SERVIS) fees are  $200.

Accommodation Fees (US$)

Shared Apartment- from 400/mo.

Private Apartment- from 600/mo.

Booking

To inquire regarding English courses in Chicago, or English courses in USA, please complete details here: Inquiry

Begin the booking process to learn English in Chicago by completing details here. We will check availability and get back to you with confirmation and deposit payment details within 24 hrs.

The administration at the English school in Chicago works limited hours on weekends and therefore weekend bookings may take a little longer to process.

For a list of English school locations in USA, please visit this page Learn English in USA