Study English at an Ivy League University
WELCOME
“Penn ELP exceeded my
expectations! I established
long-term friendships with
people from all over the world
and my teachers were very
experienced, using innovative
methods to teach English.”
— Emma C., China
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The University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs is one
English Language Programs
of the top language programs in the U.S. Each year 2,000 students
from 35 countries study at the ELP. Students benefit from highquality instruction and full immersion in the vibrant, Ivy League
University of Pennsylvania
university community.
Philadelphia
ELP offers courses in General, Academic, and Business
English. All full-time instructors hold Master’s or PhD
degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics and have extensive
teaching experience. Instructors also have specific areas of
expertise, such as business, science, academic preparation,
General English Programs
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and university admissions counseling.
Academic English Programs
Business English Programs
Dates & Prices 2014-15
Student Life
“Penn is a great place to study English as there are many
activities on the university campus and in the city of
Philadelphia to practice your English.”
— Carlos A., Spain
Social and Cultural Activities
Penn’s dynamic community provides learning opportunities
in and out of the classroom. Students can access university
Campus and Resources
resources, join student clubs, and do volunteer work.
Activities and trips allow students to fully experience life and
culture in the U.S.
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WELCOME
UNIVERSITY OF
PENNSYLVANIA
“Penn ELP exceeded my
expectations! I established
long-term friendships with
people from all over the world
and my teachers were very
experienced, using innovative
methods to teach English.”
— Emma C., China
Founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, the University of Pennsylvania
(Penn) is one of the 8 Ivy League universities.
#7
#1
The University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs is one
of the top language programs in the U.S. Each year 2,000 students
from 35 countries study at the ELP. Students benefit from highquality instruction and full immersion in the vibrant, Ivy League
university community.
US university —
­ US News & World Report, 2014
Business school, Wharton —US News & World Report, 2014
24,500+English Language Programs
students, 4,000+ international students
University
of Pennsylvania
For more
information, please
visit:
www.upenn.edu
Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA
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English as there are many
activities on the university
campus and in the city of
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University of Pennsylvania
university community.
Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA
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“Penn is a great place to study
English as there are many
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coast U.S. cities, and accessibleEnglish
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modes of transit.
of the top language programs in the U.S. Each year 2,000 students
from 35 countries study at the ELP. Students benefit from highquality instruction and full immersion in the vibrant, Ivy League
University of Pennsylvania
university community.
Philadelphia
PROGRAM FEES
2014-2015
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses
in Academic, Business,
andProgram
General
instructors hold
Name English. All full-time
Dates
Valid Summer 2, 2014 through Summer 1, 2015
Type of Fee
Application Deadline
Master’s or PhD degrees
in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
Intensive and University Connection Programs
and have extensive
teaching experience. Instructors May 9, 2014
Intensive Program,
June 25–August 15, 2014 (Summer 2, 2014)
April 29 – June 19, 2015 (Summer 1, 2015)
March 20, 2015
June 24 – August 14, 2015 (Summer 2, 2015)
May 15, 2015
August 26 – October 16, 2015 (Fall 1, 2015)
July 3, 2015
October 21 – December 11, 2015 (Fall 2, 2015)
September 4, 2015
Summer Institutes
Institute for
Academic Studies
July 7 - August 1, 2014
May 23, 2014
July 13- August 7, 2015
June 5, 2015
Institute for Business
Communication
July 6 – July 31, 2015
May 29, 2015
Institute for MBA
Preparation
July 6 – July 31, 2015
June 5, 2015
International Business Communication for Professionals
March 2 – March 13, 2015 (Spring 2015)
January 30, 2015
July 6 – July 17, 2015 (Summer 2015)
June 5, 2015
October 19 – October 30, 2015 (Fall 2015)
September 18, 2015
International Business
Communication for
Professionals –
Advanced Speakers
June 30–July 25, 2014 (Summer 2014)
May 30, 2014
October 20–November 14, 2014 (Fall 2014)
March 2 – March 27, 2015 (Spring 2015)
Intensive Program, Business-Intensive Program, University Connection
(20 academic hours per week)
Enrollment fee
Tuition
Univeristy fees
Major medical insurance
$ 90
$ 4,277
$ 468
$ 214
$ 90
$ 3,930
$ 468
$ 214
Total
$ 5,049
$ 4,702
Super - Intensive Program
(22 academic hours per week)
Enrollment fee
Tuition
Univeristy fees
Major medical insurance
$ 90
$ 4,677
$ 468
$ 214
$ 90
$ 4,330
$ 468
$ 214
Total
$ 5,449
$ 5,102
Super - Intensive Program
(24 academic hours per week)
Enrollment fee
Tuition
Univeristy fees
Major medical insurance
$ 90
$ 5,077
$ 468
$ 214
$ 90
$ 4,730
$ 468
$ 214
Total
$ 5,849
$ 5,502
University Connection Plus
(20 academic hours per week)
Business English Programs
International Business
Communication for
Professionals –
Intermediate Speakers
Multi-Session Discount*
(enroll and pay for 2+ sessions)
Academic English Programs
Business Intensive,
17, 2014 (Fall
1, 2014)
also have specificAugust
areas27–October
of expertise,
such
as business,June 20, 2014
Super-Intensive Program,
October 22–December 12, 2014 (Fall 2, 2014)
August 22, 2014
University Connection,
science,
academic
preparation,
and
university
admissions
January
7
–
February
27,
2015
(Spring
1,
2015)
November 14, 2014
University Connection Plus
March 4 – April 24, 2015 (Spring 2, 2015)
January 23, 2015
counseling.
One session (2 months)
Intensive English Programs
Program
SelectionDATES
PROGRAM
September 19, 2014
Enrollment fee
Tuition
Univeristy fees
Major medical insurance
$ 90
$ 5,273
$ 468
$ 214
$ 90
$ 4,926
$ 468
$ 214
January 30, 2015
Total
$ 6, 045
$ 5,698
July 6 – July 31, 2015 (Summer 2015)
June 5, 2015
October 19 – November 13, 2015 (Fall 2015)
September 18, 2015
* The multi-session discount on tuition and fees applies when a student enrolls and pays in advance for2 or more consecutive sessions within the tuition
year. The multi-session discount does not apply to the Summer 1 + Summer 2 combination. New prices go into effect Summer 2 of each year.
Dates & Prices 2014-15
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PROGRAM FEES
Valid June 25, 2014 through June 20, 2015
Program Name
Type of Fee
Tuition and Fees
Summer Institutes
Institute for Academic
Studies, Institute for
Business Communication,
Institute for MBA
Preparation
Enrollment fee
$ 90
Tuition
$ 2,575
University fees
$ 203
Major medical insurance
$ 107
TOTAL
$ 2,975
International Business Communication for Professionals
International Business
Communication for
Professionals –
Intermediate Speakers
(2 weeks)
Enrollment fee
$ 90
Tuition
$ 1,795
University fees
$ 203
TOTAL
$ 2,088
International Business
Communication for
Professionals –
Advanced Speakers
(4 weeks)
Enrollment fee
$ 90
Tuition
$ 3,032
University fees
$ 203
Major medical insurance
$ 107
TOTAL
$ 3,432
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PROGRAMS
Through a variety of unique programs, ELP provides students with classroom
instruction and cultural opportunities that assist students in reaching their
academic, professional, and personal goals.
BENEFITS OF ELP
EXPERIENCED
INSTRUCTORS
PROGRAMS OVERVIEW
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PROGRAMS
Penn’s ELP serves students learning English for a variety of social,
professional, academic, and personal purposes. The ELP provides students
with resources that uniquely prepare them for academic and business
experiences.
Experienced Instructors
Our experienced teachers are active in international organizations.
They research, publish, and regularly present at professional conferences.
Click here to learn more about our instructors.
BENEFITS OF ELP
EXPERIENCED
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
FACULTY
PROGRAMS OVERVIEW
General English
Academic English
Business English
Intensive
Program
& SuperIntensive
Program
University
Connection &
University
Connection Plus
Institute for
Academic
Studies
Business
Intensive
Program
International
Business
Communication
for Professionals
Institute
for Business
Communication
Institute
for MBA
Preparation
Length of
program
7 Weeks
7 Weeks
4 Weeks
7 Weeks
2 Weeks or
4 Weeks
4 Weeks
4 Weeks
Type of
English study
General with
academic &
business options
Academic &
university
admissions
Content-based
General business
Professional
Pre-professional
Pre-MBA
English
level and
requirements
All levels
Intermediate to
advanced
Intermediate to
advanced
High intermediate to
advanced
Intermediate
to advanced &
2+ years work
experience
Highintermediate
to advanced
& 2+ years
undergraduate
degree completed
Advanced &
completed
undergraduate
degree
Learn about Penn ELP’s Online Courses
www.sas.upenn.edu/elp/online
Custom Programs are available for organizations that have specific
needs. These high-impact programs can be delivered internationally
at the client’s site or on Penn’s campus in Philadelphia. If preferred,
custom programs can also include online modules. Contact the ELP for
additional information.
WELCOME
“Penn is a great place to study
Benefits of Studying
at
English as there are many
Penn’s ELP
activities on the university
campus and in the city of
Philadelphia to practice
Well-equipped
university
classrooms
your English, learn about
American culture, and make
great friends from all over the
world.”
Exposure to the U.S.
university system
— Carlos A., Spain
High-quality
instruction
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PROGRAMS
Penn’s ELP serves students learning English for a variety of social,
professional, academic, and personal purposes. The ELP provides students
The University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs (ELP)
with resources that uniquely prepare them for academic and business
is one of the top language programs in the U.S. As part of an Ivy
experiences.
League university, ELP allows students to gain exposure to the U.S.
university system while being immersed in American language and
culture.
Each yearOF
2,000
students from
35 countries study
at the
BENEFITS
ELP
EXPERIENCED
PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
FACULTY
ELP as part of the vibrant university community.
Immersion in the
language and culture
of the U.S.
Experienced Faculty
Small class sizes
All full-time
hold Master’s or PhD degrees
(averageinstructors
of 8–14 students)
in English as a Second Language
(ESL)
or AppliedPrograms
Linguistics
English
Language
and have extensive teaching experience. ELP instructors also have
specific areas of expertise, such as business, science,
academic
Cross-cultural
exchange
preparation, and university University
admissions. Active
in
international
with Penn students
of Pennsylvania
organizations, they research, publish, and regularly present at
Exciting
university
professional
conferences.
community within a
vibrant city
Philadelphia
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
Intensive English Programs
Program Selection
INTENSIVE ENGLISH
PROGRAMS
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and have extensive teaching experience. Instructors
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
Academic English Programs
counseling.
In the ELP’s accredited Intensive Program (IP), students develop their English
language skills through well-designed core and elective courses.
7 weeks
Session length
20 hours
Per week
8 levels
Beginner to advanced
CO R E COUR S E S
Core courses cover integrated skills, including speaking, listening, reading,
writing, grammar and vocabulary.
ELEC T I V E COUR S E S
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Super-Intensive Program
Dates & Prices 2013-14
The Super-Intensive Program (SIP) allows Intensive Program students to
take additional evening or Friday classes once or twice per week (totaling
22 or 24 academic hours per week).
Business English Programs
Intermediate and advanced-level students choose from over 40 electives that
focus in-depth on specific skills.
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
Intensive English Programs
Program Selection
INTENSIVE ENGLISH
PROGRAMS
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and have extensive teaching experience. Instructors
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
20 academic hours per week*
Beginner to Low-Intermediate
levels (100-500)
mon –thurs
8 am
9 am
Listening
and Speaking
Core**
fri
Listening and
Speaking
Core**
Advanced level (800)
mon –thurs
mon –thurs
fri
Lunch
Lunch
All Skills Core**
Vocabulary
Development
Lunch
2 pm
3 pm
Per week
8 levels
Beginner to advanced
CO R E COUR S E S
Lunch
Advanced
Grammar
Lunch
Conversational
Strategies
Reading
Academic Texts
4 pm
Dates hour
& Prices
2013-14
* 1 academic
= 50 minutes
** E
ach of the levels, 100-700, has its own required core course with a specific curriculum
designed for that level.
ELEC T I V E COUR S E S
Intermediate and advanced-level students choose from over 40 electives that
focus in-depth on specific skills.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Super-Intensive Program
The Super-Intensive Program (SIP) allows Intensive Program students to
take additional evening or Friday classes once or twice per week (totaling
22 or 24 academic hours per week).
Business English Programs
1 pm
Clear
Pronunciation
20 hours
Core courses cover integrated skills, including speaking, listening, reading,
writing, grammar and vocabulary.
12 pm
Reading and
Writing
Core**
7 weeks
Session length
Writing
Workshop
10 am
11 am
Intermediate levels (600-700)
All Skills Core**
Academic English Programs
In the ELP’s accredited Intensive Program (IP), students develop their English
language skills through well-designed core and elective courses.
counseling.
Intensive Program Sample Week Schedule
INSTITUTE FOR
ACADEMIC STUDIES
Program Selection
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
PROGRAMS
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
7 weeks
20 hours
3 levels
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and
Sessionextensive
length
have
Per experience.
week
teaching
High-intermediate to
Instructors
advanced levels
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
Intensive English Programs
UNIVERSITY
CONNECTION
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
Academic English Programs
The University Connection program (UniConn) prepares students for
thecounseling.
undergraduate and graduate school admissions process as well as
academic study at the university level.
PRO GR A M FE ATURE S
•Academic English and study skills
•One-on-one meetings with a university advisor
•Orientation to the U.S. university system
•University admissions-related workshops
•Opportunity to take a Penn credit course
ELEC TI V E COUR SE S
Mid-intermediate and advanced-level students can choose from
many academic and admissions-focused electives such as Writing
the University Application Essay, Test Strategies for TOEFL, and
Listening to Lectures.
University Connection Plus
University Connection Plus (UniConn Plus) includes all components of
Dates & Prices 2013-14
UniConn, but replaces one elective course with one SAT, ACT, GRE, or
GMAT preparation course.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES
CREDIT NON-DEGREE COURSES
INSTITUTE FOR
ACADEMIC STUDIES
Program Selection
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
PROGRAMS
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
7 weeks
20 hours
3 levels
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and
Sessionextensive
length
have
Per experience.
week
teaching
High-intermediate to
Instructors
advanced levels
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
Intensive English Programs
UNIVERSITY
CONNECTION
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
PRO GR A M FE ATURE S
UniConn and UniConn Plus Sample
Week Schedule
20 academic hours per week*
UniConn
•Academic English and study skills
•Customized academic plans
•One-on-one meetings with a university advisor
(maximum 3 hours per session)
•Orientation to the U.S. university system
•University admissions-related workshops
ELEC TI V E COUR SE S
Mid-intermediate and advanced-level students can choose
from many academic and admissions-focused electives such
as Applying to US Universities, Test Strategies for TOEFL, and
Academic Reading & Writing.
University Connection Plus
University Connection Plus (UniConn Plus) includes all components of
Dates & Prices 2013-14
UniConn, but replaces one elective course with one SAT, ACT, GRE, or
GMAT preparation course.
mon-thurs
9 am
UniConn Plus
mon-thurs
Listening to
Lectures
SAT Preparation
Applying to U.S.
Universities
University
Application
Essay
Lunch
Lunch
Academic
Reading &
Writing
Writing
Research
Papers
Test Strategies
for TOEFL
Academic
Speaking
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
SAMPLE
SCHEDULE
3 pm
4 pm
UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES
*1 academic
hour = 50 minutes
CREDIT
NON-DEGREE
COURSES
Academic English Programs
The University Connection program (UniConn) prepares students for
thecounseling.
undergraduate and graduate school admissions process as well as
academic study at the university level.
INSTITUTE FOR
ACADEMIC STUDIES
Program Selection
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
7 weeks
20 hours
3 levels
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and
Sessionextensive
length
have
Per experience.
week
teaching
High-intermediate to
Instructors
advanced levels
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
PROGRAMS
Intensive English Programs
UNIVERSITY
CONNECTION
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
PRO GR A M FE ATURE S
•Academic English and study skills
•Customized academic plans
•One-on-one meetings with a university advisor
(maximum 3 hours per session)
•Orientation to the U.S. university system
•University admissions-related workshops
Academic English Programs
The University Connection program (UniConn) prepares students for
thecounseling.
undergraduate and graduate school admissions process as well as
academic study at the university level.
ELEC TI V E COUR SE S
Mid-intermediate and advanced-level students can choose
from many academic and admissions-focused electives such
as Applying to US Universities, Test Strategies for TOEFL, and
Academic Reading & Writing.
University Connection Plus
University Connection Plus (UniConn Plus) includes all components of
Dates & Prices 2013-14
UniConn, but replaces one elective course with one SAT, ACT, GRE, or
GMAT preparation course.
CREDIT NON - DEGREE COUR SE S AT PENN
Eligible advanced-level students can take a credit
course
through Penn’s
College of Liberal and
SAMPLE
SCHEDULE
Professional Studies (LPS). This option
allows students to study alongside Penn
UNIVERSITY
ACCEPTANCES
undergraduate
students
and earn academic
credit. Students who take a credit course are also
enrolled in
3 advanced ELPCOURSES
electives. Additional
CREDIT
NON-DEGREE
fees apply.
INSTITUTE FOR
ACADEMIC STUDIES
Program Selection
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
PROGRAMS
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
7 weeks
20 hours
3 levels
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and
Sessionextensive
length
have
Per experience.
week
teaching
High-intermediate to
Instructors
advanced levels
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
Intensive English Programs
UNIVERSITY
CONNECTION
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
PRO GR A M FE ATURE S
•Academic English and study skills
•Customized academic plans
•One-on-one meetings with a university advisor
(maximum 3 hours per session)
•Orientation to the U.S. university system
•University admissions-related workshops
ELEC TI V E COUR SE S
Mid-intermediate and advanced-level students can choose
from many academic and admissions-focused electives such
as Applying to US Universities, Test Strategies for TOEFL, and
Academic Reading & Writing.
University Connection Plus
University Connection Plus (UniConn Plus) includes all components of
Dates & Prices 2013-14
UniConn, but replaces one elective course with one SAT, ACT, GRE, or
GMAT preparation course.
UNI V ER SIT Y ACCEP TA NCE S
UniConn and UniConn Plus students have been accepted into top
undergraduate and graduate programs in the U.S., such as:
Boston College
Carnegie Mellon University
Columbia University
Duke University
Academic English Programs
The University Connection program (UniConn) prepares students for
thecounseling.
undergraduate and graduate school admissions process as well as
academic study at the university level.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Stanford University
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
University of Pennysylvania
UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCES
Yale University
CREDIT NON-DEGREE COURSES
INSTITUTE FOR
ACADEMIC STUDIES
Program Selection
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
4 weeks
1 lecture
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
PROGRAMS
2 levels
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
Session length
and have extensive
Per week by Penn
teachingprofessors
experience.
Instructors
Intermediate to advanced
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
20 hours
3-5 hours
Intensive English Programs
UNIVERSITY
CONNECTION
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
Field work or socio-cultural
activities per week
Academic English Programs
counseling.
Per week
The Institute for Academic Studies (IAS) provides a foundation for
university-level English. Students receive an introduction to academic
content-based language and experience life and culture at a U.S.
university.
CORE COUR SE
The all-skills core course introduces learners to skills and
strategies utilized by successful U.S. university students and
includes a focus on the culture and history of Philadelphia.
ELEC TI V E COUR SE S
Students take 2 content-based English language electives in areas
such as Communication, Innovation & Technology, Leadership,
Marketing, Resiliency, and Sustainability.
FIELD WORK
Through class-wide and independent field work, students go
beyond
the &
classroom
find connections to their studies across
Dates
Pricesto2013-14
Philadelphia’s many unique neighborhoods and learn about the
city’s history and culture in the process.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
PROGRAMS
INSTITUTE FOR
ACADEMIC STUDIES
Program Selection
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
4 weeks
1 lecture
2 levels
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
Session length
and have extensive
Per week by Penn
teachingprofessors
experience.
Instructors
Intermediate to advanced
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
20 hours
3-5 hours
Intensive English Programs
UNIVERSITY
CONNECTION
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
Field work or socio-cultural
activities per week
The Institute for Academic Studies (IAS) provides a foundation for
university-level English. Students receive an introduction to academic
content-based language and experience life and culture at a U.S.
university.
CORE COUR SE
The all-skills core course introduces learners to skills and
strategies utilized by successful U.S. university students and
includes a focus on the culture and history of Philadelphia.
ELEC TI V E COUR SE S
Students take 2 content-based English language electives in areas
such as Communication, Innovation & Technology, Leadership,
Marketing, Resiliency, and Sustainability.
Institute for Academic Studies Sample Week Schedule
20 academic hours per week*
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
8 am
Elective 1
Elective 1
Elective 1
Elective 1
Elective 1
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
Elective 2
All Skills Core**
All Skills Core**
All Skills Core**
All Skills Core**
All Skills Core**
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Art Museum
Visit
Historical
District Visit
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
Guest lecture by
Penn Professor
3 pm
FIELD WORK
Through class-wide and independent field work, students go
beyond
the &
classroom
find connections to their studies across
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Philadelphia’s many unique neighborhoods and learn about the
city’s history and culture in the process.
Academic English Programs
counseling.
Per week
* 1 academic hour = 50 minutes
** All Skills Core course covers integrated skills, including speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary,
and grammar.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Intensive English Programs
Program Selection
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and have extensive teaching experience. Instructors
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
Academic English Programs
counseling.
Business English Programs
Business Intensive Program
Institute for
Business Communication
Dates & Prices 2013-14
Institute for MBA Preparation
Business English Programs
International Business
Communication for Professionals
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
Intensive English Programs
Program Selection
BUSINESS INTENSIVE
PROGRAMS
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and have extensive teaching experience. Instructors
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
Academic English Programs
counseling.
The Business Intensive Program (BIP) focuses on building general Business
English skills for high-intermediate to advanced-level students and
professionals. No prior business experience is required.
7 weeks
Session length
20 hours
Per week
High-intermediate to
advanced
Business English Programs
PRO GR A M COUR SE S
1 level
Business Intensive Program participants take four business English courses
dedicated to developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Students build awareness, fluency, and accuracy with the language of
business as well as increase their knowledge of the global business world.
Dates & Prices 2013-14
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
Intensive English Programs
Program Selection
BUSINESS INTENSIVE
PROGRAMS
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and have extensive teaching experience. Instructors
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
Business Intensive Program
Sample Week Schedule
The Business Intensive Program (BIP) focuses on building general Business
English skills for high-intermediate to advanced-level students and
professionals. No prior business experience is required.
*20 academic hours per week
mon –thurs
10 am
11 am
Speaking in the Working
World
1 pm
3 pm
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Session length
20 hours
Per week
Breakthrough Reading
PRO GR A M COUR SE S
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes
High-intermediate to
advanced
Business Intensive Program participants are take four business English
courses dedicated to developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing
skills. Students build awareness, fluency, and accuracy with the language of
business as well as increase their knowledge of the global business world.
Professional Writing
4 pm
1 level
Business English Programs
Lunch
2 pm
7 weeks
Target Listening
12 pm
Academic English Programs
counseling.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Intensive English Programs
Program Selection
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONALS
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and have extensive teaching experience. Instructors
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
FOR A DVA NCED SPE A K ER S :
FOR INTERMEDI ATE SPE A K ER S :
4 weeks
2 weeks*
20 -25 hours
30 hours
3 -5 hours
3 -5 hours
Session length
Per week
Professional and socio-cultural
activities per week
Session length
Per week
Professional and socio-cultural
activities per week
PRO GR A M COUR SE S :
TA RG E T E D B USINESS COMMUNICAT IO N SK IL L S:
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Business English Programs
Students improve the effectiveness and confidence with which they
communicate in professional situations in English. Targeted skills are
integrated into simulations based on current international business cases.
• Productive meetings
• Persuasive speaking
• Strategic negotiations
Academic English Programs
counseling.
The International Business Communication for Professionals (IBCP)
program concentrates on business communication competencies needed in
today’s globalized business world. Two years of professional work experience
are required.
• Cross-cultural interactions
• Business analysis
• Team and individual presentations
*O
nline modules available for intermediate students after completion of the 2 week program.
Additional fees apply.
SAMPLE SCHEDULES
Program Selection
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and have extensive teaching experience. Instructors
and have extensive teaching experience. Instructors
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
8 am
9 am
10 am
11 am
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
Business Analysis &
Decision Making
Leadership & Team
Building
Leadership &
Team Building
Productive Meetings
Cross-cultural
Interactions
Cross-cultural
Interactions
Persuasive Speaking
Persuasive Speaking
Smart Negotiations
Describing Data
Describing Data
Smart Negotiations
Smart Negotiations
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 pm
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Productive Meetings
Productive Meetings
Smart Negotiations
Productive Meetings
Persuasive Speaking
Persuasive Speaking
Smart Negotiations
1 pm
2 pm
6 pm
Socio-cultural Event
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Session length
Implementing a
Global Strategy
Persuasive Speaking
20 -25 hours
30 hours
Strategic Speaking
Strategic Speaking
Persuasive Speaking
Persuasive Speaking
Smart Negotiations
3 -5 hours
3 -5 hours
Cross-Cultural
Interactions
Describing Data
Smart Negotiations
Smart Negotiations
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Productive Meetings
Productive Meetings
Essential Business
Writing
Essential Business
Writing
Socio-cultural Event
Per week
Professional and socio-cultural
activities per week
Per week
Professional and socio-cultural
activities per week
PRO GR A M COUR SE S :
5 pm
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes
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Students improve the effectiveness and confidence with which they
communicate in professional situations in English. Targeted skills are
integrated into simulations based on current international business cases.
TA RG E T E D B U S I N ESS COM MU N I C AT I ON S KI LLS :
Wharton Leadership
Lecture
6 pm
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes
2 weeks*
Session length
Building a Global
Strategy
Corporate Visit
Guest Lecture
4 weeks
Business Analysis &
Decision Making
4 pm
5 pm
FOR INTERMEDI ATE SPE A K ER S :
Leadership and
Team Building
3 pm
4 pm
FOR A DVA NCED SPE A K ER S :
• Productive meetings
• Persuasive speaking
• Strategic negotiations
Business English Programs
3 pm
monday
8 am
Business Analysis &
Decision Making
12 pm
2 pm
counseling.
International Business Communication for Professionals - Advanced Speakers
Sample Week Schedule. 20–25 academic hours per week*
The International Business Communication for Professionals (IBCP)
program concentrates on business communication competencies needed in
today’s globalized business world. Two years of professional work experience
are required.
Academic English Programs
counseling.
International Business Communication for Professionals -Intermediate Speakers
Sample Week Schedule 30 academic hours per week*
monday
COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONALS
also have specific areas
of expertise, such
as business, SPEAKERS
INTERMEDIATE
SPEAKERS
ADVANCED
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
Intensive English Programs
Program Selection
also have specific areas
of expertise, such
as business, SPEAKERS
INTERMEDIATE
SPEAKERS
ADVANCED
1 pm
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
• Cross-cultural interactions
• Business analysis
• Team and individual presentations
* Online modules available for intermediate students after completion of the 2 week program.
Additional fees apply.
SAMPLE SCHEDULES
Intensive English Programs
Program Selection
INSTITUTE FOR
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and have extensive teaching experience. Instructors
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
The Institute for Business Communication (IBC) engages students in courses
that cover a variety of real world business issues and topics. IBC is designed
to improve students’ business knowledge and communication skills, and to
better prepare students to achieve their professional goals. No prior business
experience is required.
4 weeks
1 level
20-25 hours
3-5 hours
High-intermediate to
advanced
Session length
Per week
Socio-cultural activities
per week
Students develop practical business skills through simulated business
activities and targeted assessments. Skills include analyzing business
strategies, negotiating, leading meetings, and speaking persuasively.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Business English Programs
PRO GR A M COUR SE S
Dates & Prices 2013-14
Academic English Programs
counseling.
Intensive English Programs
INSTITUTE FOR
Program Selection
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and have extensive teaching experience. Instructors
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
20–25 academic hours per week*
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
8 am
9 am
10 am
11 am
Understanding
Business
Innovation
Understanding
Business Innovation
Exploring Global
Strategy
Exploring Global
Strategy
Persuasive
Presentations
Strategic
Interactions
Strategic
Interactions
Persuasive
Presentations
Persuasive
Presentations
Effective
Negotiations
Data Integration
Data Integration
Effective
Negotiations
Effective
Negotiations
12 pm
1 pm
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Collaborative
Meetings
Collaborative
Meetings
Professional
Business Writing
Professional
Business Writing
Major League
Baseball game
The Institute for Business Communication (IBC) engages students in courses
that cover a variety of real world business issues and topics designed to
improve their business knowledge and communication skills, and better
prepare them to achieve their professional goals.
4 weeks
1 level
20-25 hours
3-5 hours
High-intermediate to
advanced
Session length
Per week
Socio-cultural activities
per week
PRO GR A M COUR SE S
3 pm
Art Museum visit
4 pm
Guest Lecture
5 pm
Students develop practical business skills through simulated business
activities and targeted assessments. Skills include analyzing businesses,
negotiating, leading meetings, and speaking persuasively.
6 pm
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes
Dates & Prices 2013-14
Business English Programs
2 pm
Lunch
Academic English Programs
counseling.
Institute for Business Communication Sample Schedule
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Intensive English Programs
Program Selection
INSTITUTE FOR
MBA PREPARATION
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and have extensive teaching experience. Instructors
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
Academic English Programs
counseling.
The Institute for MBA Preparation (IMP) equips students with the skills
needed for success with the first year MBA curriculum. Prior completion of
undergraduate degree is required.
4 weeks
20 hours
Session length
Per week
1 level
Advanced
PRO GR A M COUR SE S :
M BA A ND B USINESS L A NG UAG E SK IL L S:
• Case study analysis, discussion,
and write-up
• Classroom participation
strategies
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• Team presentations
• Speed reading and
timed writing
• Accurate pronunciation
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Business English Programs
IMP is a two part program. During the first three weeks, students participate
in courses designed to help master the necessary skills for MBA programs
in the U.S. During the final week, students examine the MBA application
process. Particular attention is paid to self-discovery, interviewing, essay
writing, and program research and selection.
Intensive English Programs
INSTITUTE FOR
FOR MBA PREPARATION
Program Selection
Penn’s ELP offers intensive courses in Academic, Business,
and General English. All full-time instructors hold
Master’s or PhD degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics
and have extensive teaching experience. Instructors
also have specific areas of expertise, such as business,
science, academic preparation, and university admissions
The Institute for MBA Preparation (IMP) equips students with the skills needed
for success with the first year MBA curriculum. Completion of undergraduate
degree required.
Institute for MBA Preparation Students Sample Week Schedule
20 academic hours per week*
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
8 am
Accurate Speaking
Power Reading
Accurate Speaking
Speed Reading and
Writing
10 am
MBA Core:
Case Study Analysis,
Discussion, and
Write-Up
MBA Core:
Formal
Presentations
MBA Core:
Impromptu Speaking
MBA Core:
Team Building &
Learning
MBA Core:
Case Study
Stakeholder Analysis
& Simulation
11 am
12 pm
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Library Research
Major League
Baseball game
1 pm
2 pm
Guest Lecture and
Discussion with
Wharton Professor
3 pm
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes
Dates & Prices 2013-14
4 weeks
20 hours
Session length
Per week
1 level
Advanced
PRO GR A M COUR SE S :
Curriculum provides participants with the skills they need for
success in their academic programs of study and for accomplishment
of their personal and professional goals.
M BA A ND B USINESS L A NG UAG E SK IL L S:
• Case study analysis, discussion,
and write-up
• Classroom participation strategies
• Team presentations
• Speed reading and
timed writing
• Accurate pronunciation
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Business English Programs
Power Reading
9 am
Academic English Programs
counseling.
CAMPUS AND
RESOURCES
S TUDENT CENTER
•Participate in weekly activities, discussions, and
cultural hours organized by the Student Center staff
•Learn about fun events on campus and in
Philadelphia
•Relax with a cup of coffee, meet new people, and
practice English
•Check e-mail on Penn computers
A DDITION A L ELP RE S OURCE S
• Academic advising
• Assistance with cultural adjustment, housing,
and visas
• Private tutoring (additional fees apply)
ON - C A MPUS RE S OURCE S
Wireless Internet
Student Health
Services
Transportation
around campus
Dining plan options
(additional fees apply)
Access to computer
labs, university
museums, 15 libraries
Fitness centers
(additional fees apply)
CAMPUS AND
RESOURCES
Student Center
•Learn about fun events on campus and in Philadelphia
•Relax with a cup of coffee, meet new people, and practice
English
•Check e-mail on Penn computers
FREE ACTIVITIES
& TRIPS
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Additional Resources
• Academic advising
• Assistance with cultural adjustment, housing,
and visas
• Private tutoring (additional fees apply)
Field Trips
such as professional
sporting events,
shopping excursions,
and beach trips
Social & Cultural
Activities
including museum
visits, concerts, and
parties
FREE ACTIVITIES
& TRIPS
ON CAMPUS RESOURSES
Conversation
Partners Program
Penn Student Clubs
to practice English
with native speakers
(based on availability)
to volunteer, play
sports, or explore new
interests
“Penn is a great place to study English as there are many
Student Life
HOUSING
activities on the university campus and in the city of
Philadelphia to practice your English.”
Accommodations
— Carlos A., Spain
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ELP HOUSE AT
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Penn’s dynamic community provides learning opportunities
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Penn Park
Penn Museum
Health and Fitness Center
HOMESTAY
F
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30th Street Train Station
Movie Theater
Fresh Grocer
Penn Ice-Skating Rink
university resources, join student clubs, and do volunteer
work. Socio-cultural activities and local trips are also
regularly organized for ELP students.
“Penn is a great place to study English as there are many
Student Life
HOUSING
activities on the university campus and in the city of
Philadelphia to practice your English.”
Accommodations
— Carlos A., Spain
St
Market St
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1
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Chestnut
Walnut St
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to hotel fitness center.
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ELP HOUSE AT
THE SHERATON
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
Penn’s dynamic community provides learning opportunities
3
inside and outside the classroom. Students can access
DORMITORIES SUMMER ONLY
A
B
C
D
Institute of Contemporary Art
Penn Park
Penn Museum
Health and Fitness Center
HOMESTAY
F
G
H
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OFF-CAMPUS OPTIONS
30th Street Train Station
Movie Theater
Fresh Grocer
Penn Ice-Skating Rink
university resources, join student clubs, and do volunteer
work. Socio-cultural activities and local trips are also
regularly organized for ELP students.
“Penn is a great place to study English as there are many
Student Life
HOUSING
activities on the university campus and in the city of
Philadelphia to practice your English.”
Accommodations
— Carlos A., Spain
St
Market St
A
1
G
Chestnut
Walnut St
E
2
33rd St
Chestnut
34th St
Market St
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0.64 kilometers
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rooms with shared
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optional
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Over 350 American and
international student
residents.
Free activities, such as
international festivals
and foreign films.
Click an option
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2
ELP HOUSE AT
THE SHERATON
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
Penn’s dynamic community provides learning opportunities
3
inside and outside the classroom. Students can access
DORMITORIES SUMMER ONLY
A
B
C
D
Institute of Contemporary Art
Penn Park
Penn Museum
Health and Fitness Center
HOMESTAY
F
G
H
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OFF-CAMPUS OPTIONS
30th Street Train Station
Movie Theater
Fresh Grocer
Penn Ice-Skating Rink
university resources, join student clubs, and do volunteer
work. Socio-cultural activities and local trips are also
regularly organized for ELP students.
“Penn is a great place to study English as there are many
Student Life
HOUSING
activities on the university campus and in the city of
Philadelphia to practice your English.”
Accommodations
— Carlos A., Spain
St
Market St
A
1
G
Chestnut
Walnut St
E
2
33rd St
Chestnut
34th St
Market St
Market St
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Walnut St
33rd St
Spruce St
HOMESTAYS
St
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Spruce St
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SUMMER ONLY
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Dormitories provide a
true U.S. university living
experience.
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ELP HOUSE AT
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Penn’s dynamic community provides learning opportunities
3
inside and outside the classroom. Students can access
DORMITORIES SUMMER ONLY
A
B
C
D
Institute of Contemporary Art
Penn Park
Penn Museum
Health and Fitness Center
HOMESTAY
F
G
H
E
OFF-CAMPUS OPTIONS
30th Street Train Station
Movie Theater
Fresh Grocer
Penn Ice-Skating Rink
university resources, join student clubs, and do volunteer
work. Socio-cultural activities and local trips are also
regularly organized for ELP students.
“Penn is a great place to study English as there are many
Student Life
HOUSING
activities on the university campus and in the city of
Philadelphia to practice your English.”
Accommodations
— Carlos A., Spain
St
Market St
A
1
G
Chestnut
Walnut St
E
2
33rd St
Chestnut
34th St
Market St
Market St
St
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3
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Walnut St
33rd St
Spruce St
HOMESTAYS
St
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34th St
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Spruce St
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campus
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meals with host
family.
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ELP HOUSE
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life with
THE SHERATON
English-speaking
family.
2
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE
Penn’s dynamic community provides learning opportunities
3
inside and outside the classroom. Students can access
DORMITORIES SUMMER ONLY
A
B
C
D
Institute of Contemporary Art
Penn Park
Penn Museum
Health and Fitness Center
HOMESTAY
F
G
H
E
OFF-CAMPUS OPTIONS
30th Street Train Station
Movie Theater
Fresh Grocer
Penn Ice-Skating Rink
university resources, join student clubs, and do volunteer
work. Socio-cultural activities and local trips are also
regularly organized for ELP students.
“Penn is a great place to study English as there are many
Student Life
HOUSING
activities on the university campus and in the city of
Philadelphia to practice your English.”
Accommodations
— Carlos A., Spain
St
Market St
A
1
G
Chestnut
Walnut St
E
2
33rd St
Chestnut
34th St
Market St
Market St
St
D
3
Chestnut
Walnut St
33rd St
Spruce St
HOMESTAYS
St
H
34th St
F
Walnut St
ELP
Spruce St
B
C
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OPTIONS
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Services has information
on area apartments,
hotels, and other
housing options. Please
check
2 the ELP website,
(www.sas.upenn.edu/
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more information.
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Penn’s dynamic community provides learning opportunities
3
inside and outside the classroom. Students can access
DORMITORIES SUMMER ONLY
A
B
C
D
Institute of Contemporary Art
Penn Park
Penn Museum
Health and Fitness Center
HOMESTAY
F
G
H
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30th Street Train Station
Movie Theater
Fresh Grocer
Penn Ice-Skating Rink
university resources, join student clubs, and do volunteer
work. Socio-cultural activities and local trips are also
regularly organized for ELP students.
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WHY DID YOU CHOOSE
TO COME
TO THE ELP?
Student
Views
“I chose to come to the ELP to have the opportunity to study
with people from around the world. I thought it would be great
to increase my network and also to be close to all the resources
available at Penn, like the library. I feel like I’m actually studying at
UPenn. I feel like a student here. I can study with people from other
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WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THE ELP?
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“I really like
the teaching methods used at the ELP. I don’t feel like I
am just studying English. I don’t study just grammar or vocabulary. I
can study business, finance, culture, and other subjects, I just study
them in English. I’m learning so much about other fields.”
HOW HAS THE ELP HELPED YOU TO ACHIEVE
YOUR GOALS?
“The ELP has helped me achieve my goals because I need
international experience and English language proficiency for my
career. I feel like the ELP helps me every single day.”
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MARIO D.
Colombia
WHAT DID YOU Student
LIKE MOST ABOUT
PHILADELPHIA?
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“Openness of people to diversity. I found so much variety in cultures,
religions, lifestyles, etc. Also I was able to do different activities
in my free time, like visiting the museums and historical places,
practicing different sports like kayaking in the Schuylkill River, and
partying at exciting clubs. Moreover, it is very easy to take a trip to
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“It gave me confidence and plenty of new reasons to love the
language even more.”
WHAT DO YOU TELL FRIENDS IN YOUR HOME
COUNTRY ABOUT THE ELP?
“That it was one of my best experiences in life, and also that I
improved my English.”
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Russia
WHAT DID YOU Student
TAKE AWAY FROM
YOUR EXPERIENCE AT THE ELP?
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University, a lot of friends and enjoyment of life.”
WHAT DID YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PHILADELPHIA?
“Philadelphia is a beautiful city with four seasons. You can access
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when I arrived to Philadelphia first and had to organize my life.
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things you can find in Philadelphia. Whatever you
want. Whatever you like. Whatever you dream.”
WHAT DO YOU TELL FRIENDS IN YOUR HOME
COUNTRY ABOUT THE ELP?
“That ELP is one of the best programs I have ever been involved in. I
recommended it to all of my friends, to come to Philadelphia and and
enjoy this amazing journey at the ELP.”
www.sas.upenn.edu/elp