- High level college class visits - Conditional admission with 109 ELS level, without TOEFL scores - Free access to all campus facilities - Number of activities outside of academic settings - Area attractions including Disney World, Universal Studio and nearby beaches
Top Native Language by Center
Students from all over the world with different nationality and cultural background have chosen ELS program to study English in a new Environment. Majority of the students come from Asian countries including Japan (30%), Taiwan (25%) and Korea (20%). Some students from Central America (6%), Europe(9%) and Middle eastern countries (4%) have also chose ELS to enrich their English skills.
Conditional Admission
With over level 112 in ELS, students can be accepted to Bachelor, Master and doctorate's programs. Both Undergraduate and Graduate schools issue a CLA to students.
ELS Language Centers, Melbourne (FL)About the
For over 50 years, students have chosen ELS to achieve their English language goals. With 12 class levels, state-of-the-art language technology centers, multiple testing services and university admission assistance, ELS ensures success through our personalized approach and commitment to student achievement. ELS' rapidly globalizing world presents many challenges; however, those challenges bring with them many opportunities. Being able to communicate effectively in English can help students make the most of these opportunities and enable student to accomplish his dreams. ELS International Pathways provide one with a seamless journey to further education. Students can study English with ELS in 83 different locations in 11 countries. By completing the ELS English for Academic Purposes program, student satisfy the English requirement for more than 650 ELS partner universities worldwide. ELS University Admission Services will guide students from start to finish as he progress toward his chosen university. Students will make new friends from around the world and come to understand their cultures. This will ensure one a successful journey through a rapidly changing, globalizing world.
Florida Institute of Technology(ELS Melbourne)About the
Florida Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Melbourne, Florida. Florida Tech has five academic divisions with strong emphases on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Its 130 acre primary campus is located near the Kennedy Space Center and the Florida Tech Research Park, which hosts numerous high-tech companies, and a large concentration of technology-sector jobs in the USA. Founded in 1958 as Brevard Engineering College, the university has been known by its present name since 1966. As of 2012, Florida Tech had an on campus student body of 4,200, almost equally divided between graduate and undergraduate students, with the plurality of them focusing their studies on engineering and the sciences. An additional 2,400 study online and 1,200 reside at extended campus. Despite its small size and young history, FIT is consistently ranked among the best national doctoral-granting universities in the US. FIT has more than 50,000 alumni, including a National Teacher of the Year recipient, director of a NASA center, five astronauts who have flown on the Space Shuttle, several astronaut candidates and much more important scientist and engineers who contribute greatly to the field.
Structure/Speaking Practice with emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and language technology
Benefit, Goal of this course : If students want to learn English while still having time to visit local cities and attractions, the ELS Semi-Intensive English program is the perfect choice! Student will take classes in the morning and have afternoons free to explore and use his improving English.
Curriculum : The development of important language skills and elements, such as listening, speaking,
pronunciation and vocabulary, allows him to communicate accurately and effectively.
Students practice conversation and other speaking skills using practical, real-world English. Students learn to write with accuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skills and improve your use of grammar.
Students work on his individual language skills and objectives through technology-supported learning in our modern Language Technology Centers.
Contact America! provides student with regular opportunities to meet with native English speakers, visit
and observe university courses, listen to guest lecturers and participate in local excursions
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/20 sessions per week 8:30-9:20-Language Technology Center
Structure/Speaking Practice with emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and language technology
Benefit, Goal of this course : If students want to learn English while still having time to visit local cities and attractions, the ELS Semi-Intensive English program is the perfect choice! Student will take classes in the morning and have afternoons free to explore and use his improving English.
Curriculum : The development of important language skills and elements, such as listening, speaking,
pronunciation and vocabulary, allows him to communicate accurately and effectively.
Students practice conversation and other speaking skills using practical, real-world English. Students learn to write with accuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skills and improve your use of grammar.
Students work on his individual language skills and objectives through technology-supported learning in our modern Language Technology Centers.
Contact America! provides student with regular opportunities to meet with native English speakers, visit
and observe university courses, listen to guest lecturers and participate in local excursions
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/20 sessions per week 8:30-9:20-Language Technology Center
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
2026
January 26, February
23, March 23, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 13, August 10, September 8,
October 5, November 2, November 30, December 28
Cancellation Policy
*If you withdraw after completing at least
50% of your booked course, you will not be
eligible for a refund.
If canceled within 28 days, $300 is retained for each 4-week session canceled less than 28 days in advance.
*If you enter the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS and cancel your booked course or do not report for class, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee if you have a booked course of four or eight weeks. If you have a booked course of 12 weeks or more, ELS will retain the first six weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee.
*The application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially
scheduled start-date when you cancel your initial program.
*When you cancel your program, you will lose discounted tuition. But if you complete level 109 or 112 student will be fully refunded.
Housing Cancellation
If a student wishes to cancel or defer, we kindly ask that they notify us as soon as possible.
- If the student notifies ELS at least 14 days prior to arrival, the housing reservation fee will be refunded in full.
- If the student notifies ELS fewer than 14 days prior to arrival, the reservation fee is non-refundable.
- In case of a visa denial, ELS will refund the $600 reservation fee upon receipt of a visa denial letter.
Structure and Speaking Practice, Vocabulary Enrichment, Language Technology Center
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Students who wish to study English while on vacation in the USA may do so in the ELS American Explorer Program.
Curriculum : This program features three morning lessons per day (Monday through Friday) for a total of 15 lessons per week. Afternoons are free for recreation and relaxation.
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/15 lessons per week 8:30-9:20 Vocabulary Enrichment/Language
Structure and Speaking Practice, Vocabulary Enrichment, Language Technology Center
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Students who wish to study English while on vacation in the USA may do so in the ELS American Explorer Program.
Curriculum : This program features three morning lessons per day (Monday through Friday) for a total of 15 lessons per week. Afternoons are free for recreation and relaxation.
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/15 lessons per week 8:30-9:20 Vocabulary Enrichment/Language
9:30-10:20 Structure/Speaking Practice
10:30-11:20 Structure/Speaking Practice
Course Information
Class size
12 Students
Schedule
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Weeks
Course Level
12 level
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
2026-04-06
2026-04-13
2026-04-20
2026-04-27
2026-05-04
2026-05-11
2026-05-18
2026-05-25
2026-06-01
2026-06-08
2026-06-15
2026-06-22
2026-06-29
2026-07-06
2026-07-13
2026-07-20
2026-07-27
2026-08-03
2026-08-10
2026-08-17
2026-08-24
2026-08-31
2026-09-07
2026-09-14
2026-09-21
2026-09-28
2026-10-05
2026-10-12
2026-10-19
2026-10-26
2026-11-02
2026-11-09
2026-11-16
2026-11-23
2026-11-30
2026-12-07
※ From the Course Starting Dates 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Weeks(month) Choose
Fees
School's Admin fee
(USD)$ 200
Tuition
1 ~ 11 Week
12 Week
Week
Week
Week
(USD)$ 450 / Week
(USD)$ 420 / Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
1 week
(USD)$ 440 (breakfast & dinner including 14 meals)
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
2026
January 26, February
23, March 23, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 13, August 10, September 8,
October 5, November 2, November 30, December 28
Cancellation Policy
*If you withdraw after completing at least 50% of your booked course, you will not be
eligible for a refund.
If canceled within 28 days, $300 is retained for each 4-week session canceled less than 28 days in advance.
*If you enter the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS and cancel your booked course or do not report for class, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee if you have a booked course of four or eight weeks. If you have a booked course of 12 weeks or more, ELS will retain the first six weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee.
*The application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially
scheduled start-date when you cancel your initial program.
*When you cancel your program, you will lose discounted tuition. But if you complete level 109 or 112 student will be fully refunded.
Housing Cancellation
If a student wishes to cancel or defer, we kindly ask that they notify us as soon as possible.
- If the student notifies ELS at least 14 days prior to arrival, the housing reservation fee will be refunded in full.
- If the student notifies ELS fewer than 14 days prior to arrival, the reservation fee is non-refundable.
- In case of a visa denial, ELS will refund the $600 reservation fee upon receipt of a visa denial letter.
Focus of Study : English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is set out to provide students with the fundamental academic tools they will need in order to study abroad. EAP will be the initiative to students' pursuit of higher education.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Students who enroll in EAP program will ultimately aim for conditional admissions to ELS' 650+ partner universities. Students who complete all 12 levels of Intensive EAP courses will be issued a Certificate of Completion which will prove students' English proficiency at more than 650 universities.
Curriculum : Students at all levels will be offered Language Technology Center and Reading/Writing lessons. From beginner(101-103) to advanced(107-109), students will be provided with structure/speaking and vocabulary lessons while masters (110-112) will be provided with Skills Enhancement Class and Language Studies additionally.
Classroom Hour : English for Academic Purposes Sample Class Schedule*
Focus of Study : English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is set out to provide students with the fundamental academic tools they will need in order to study abroad. EAP will be the initiative to students' pursuit of higher education.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Students who enroll in EAP program will ultimately aim for conditional admissions to ELS' 650+ partner universities. Students who complete all 12 levels of Intensive EAP courses will be issued a Certificate of Completion which will prove students' English proficiency at more than 650 universities.
Curriculum : Students at all levels will be offered Language Technology Center and Reading/Writing lessons. From beginner(101-103) to advanced(107-109), students will be provided with structure/speaking and vocabulary lessons while masters (110-112) will be provided with Skills Enhancement Class and Language Studies additionally.
Classroom Hour : English for Academic Purposes Sample Class Schedule*
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
2026
January 26, February
23, March 23, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 13, August 10, September 8,
October 5, November 2, November 30, December 28
Cancellation Policy
*If you withdraw after completing at least 50% of your booked course, you will not be
eligible for a refund.
If canceled within 28 days, $300 is retained for each 4-week session canceled less than 28 days in advance.
*If you enter the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS and cancel your booked course or do not report for class, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee if you have a booked course of four or eight weeks. If you have a booked course of 12 weeks or more, ELS will retain the first six weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee.
*The application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially
scheduled start-date when you cancel your initial program.
*When you cancel your program, you will lose discounted tuition. But if you complete level 109 or 112 student will be fully refunded.
Housing Cancellation
If a student wishes to cancel or defer, we kindly ask that they notify us as soon as possible.
- If the student notifies ELS at least 14 days prior to arrival, the housing reservation fee will be refunded in full.
- If the student notifies ELS fewer than 14 days prior to arrival, the reservation fee is non-refundable.
- In case of a visa denial, ELS will refund the $600 reservation fee upon receipt of a visa denial letter.
Accommodation
▲Homestay
Room Type: Singles
Meals: 14 meals a week
Min Age: 14
Deskription: The homestay families at ELS Melbourne are always eager to welcome students into their homes! Come experience American culture (family life, meals, entertainment) in a safe, comfortable home in Melbourne. You also have the opportunity to meet other language learners as well as practice your English with the homestay family.
▲Student Residence (on campus)
Location:Campus Residences
150 W. University Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
Room Type: Doubles
Meals: 19 meals per week
Min Age: 18
Age range for the Melbourne dorm is 18-30 years old
Key/Damage: Not required, but students are expected to sign a housing damage form indicating responsibility to pay for any damage they may cause.
Description: Florida Tech dorms are located on Florida Tech's campus, just steps away from the ELS center. They offer tranditional style dorm rooms, providing students the access to easily meet lifelong friends.
All dorms provide:
Shared on-campus dorm rooms
Shared hallway bathrooms
Rooms equipped with desks, chairs, lamps, mini-fridge, and small microwave
Linens free of charge
Self-service laundry machines are available in or near the dorms.
Resident Assistants on each floor or wing.
Please note that students booking the dorms are also required to completed the following link at least two weeks prior to arrival:
https://admissions.fit.edu/register/ELS
After completing the link, the student or agent should email a headshot or clear selfie against a plain white background to the Center Director, Derek Thomas, at dthomas@els.edu to complete the process. If these steps are not taken, the student will NOT be able to check in to the dorms.
Age range for the Melbourne dorm is 18-30 years old
Surrounding Area
ELS/Melbourne is located on the campus of the Florida Institute of Technology, 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. World famous beaches including Palm Beach, Tampa Bay and Miami are close enough for weekend trips.
Facilities
Baseball field, basketball court, Billiards, Cafeteria, Fitness Center, Fitness Classes, Gymnasium, Health center, wireless internet access, Language Technology Center, Library, Ping Pong, Racquetball/Squash Courts, Snack bar, Soccer field, indoor swimming pool, wheelchair accessible.
1) 유학 결심한 이유
후에 미국에서의 삶이 있을거같아
미리 아시아인이 적은 미국내 주 인
플로리다를 선택해서 갔습니다. 그리고 5주를 신청하였는데 미국으로의 연수는 모두 학생비자를 받아야 하더라구요( 미국비자 신청료$185 +SEVIS fee $350)를 지불해야하고 학생비자가 떨어지면 ESTA 전자비자도 받기가 힘든데 Florida Institute of Technology 대학은 ESTA 전자 비자 허용으로 선택하게 되었고 만족합니다.
2) 학교 및 학업 경험
국적은 60명 정도중
한국인 저 1명,
일본인 10명 (단체 협약 맺은 대학교가 있음)
사우디인 7명
브라질인 40명
유럽 5명 이하 정도
있었습니다.
아무래도 남아메리카랑 가까운
플로리다 주라 브라질이 많았어요.
.
한국인이 없어서
외국인 친구 사귀기가 좋은게
가장 큰 장점이었습니다.
반 수준 설명을 위해 배경설명을 하자면,
4가지 band 가 있고,
각 band 별로 3가지 level 이 있습니다.
저는 intermediate-105 로 시작했고요.
Beginner-int-master-advanced
해서 101-112까지 레벨이 있습니다.
처음 들어올때 듣기랑 리딩 시험 보는데,
점수가 반에 비해 높다고 혹시 너무 낮은
반 같이 느껴지면 말하라고 했습니다.
처음부터 높은 반은 잘 안줄수도 있고,
저는 오직 수능용 영어만 알아서
Speaking , Listening 이 부족합니다.
근데
grammer 랑 Reading, Writing 등
수능용 영어는 괜찮아요.
한국은 어쩔규 없이 실력과 매칭되는 반이
약간 괴리가 있을수는 있어요.
Reading, Writing, Grammer 에 치중되어서 공부가 되기때문에…
저도
Grammer, reading, writing 은
매우 쉽다고 느꼈고,
Speaking, Listening 은 적당하다고
느꼈습니다.
반 재편성을 요구할 수 있습니다.
이번주까진 해보고, 그 후
레벨을 올리고 싶다면 요청해볼 생각입니다.
한반 10-20명 정도 있고,
자유롭게 소통하는 분위기입니다.
우리나라 보단 어떻게 보면 예의가 없고,
어떻게 보면 자유로워서
좋은 부분은 있어요.
사람들 국적마다
수업 예절이 다르기 때문에
특정 나라 사람들 분위기가 있어서
싫어지는 나라도 있을수 있습니다 ㅎㅎ
그러나 다양한 나라사람들의
다양성을 존중하는 법도 배워가는거 같아요.
수업 내용에 의존하기보다는 좋은
친구들 많이 만나셔서 영어가 일상이
되셨으면 좋겠습니다.
3) 현지 생활, 적응
홈스테이
- 같이 ELS 하는 브라질인 두명과 같이
살고 있고, 나이 많은 할아버지, 할머니
밑에서 홈스테이 합니다.
각방이고 화장실은 저는 혼자쓰고,
브라질인 두명은 쉐어 합니다.
와이파이 신호가 잘 안잡히는건 아쉬워요 ㅜ 미국집이 워낙 크고, 말한대로
80대의 호스트기때문에 방에서는 원래
잘 안잡히는거 같아요.
저는 작성해야할 문서들이 많아
중요했는데, 이처럼 각자 중요한 사항이 있으면 중계해주시는 분께 말씀드리면
요청사항이 존중되어 조율됩니다.
차는 렌트가 꼭 필요하진 않을수도 있어요. 돈이 여유가 없고 10분거리의 홈스테이 집이라면 차가 필수는 아닙니다.
자전거를 구매해서 브라질 친구들은 다니더라구요. 저는 참고로 렌트 했습니다.
TURO 라는 사이트로 테슬라 FSD 되는거 구매했고요. 미국은 운전이 stop sign
에 반드시 멈춰야 하고, 하튼 우리나라랑
운전 규율이 다르고 딱지요금이 세기때문에 테슬라가 FSD 를 하는걸 보고 배우니
운전 규율을 학습하기 편했습니다 ㅎㅎ
차가 있으면 사실 날씨의 영향을 받지않고
학교에 갈 수 있다는게 아주 좋아요.
사귄 친구들과 어디든 놀러갈 수 있고요.
어학원에서 주말에 같이 디즈니월드를 가거나 하는 액티비티도 있다고 알고 있습니다. 참여하고 싶은 분은 그런 액티비티도
좋은거 같아요. 주변 환경은 되게 좋습니다. 캠퍼스는 완전 만족이에요. 예쁩니다.
꽤 광대하고요.
영어가 부족하더라도 confident 하게
다가가길 추천합니다. Shy 한거
미국에서는 바보 취급 받는거 같기도
합니다. 한국에서 저도 한 Shy 했는데
그냥 미친 척하고 말 걸고 있습니다 ㅎㅎ…
전 운전 가능한 남자분이면
홈스테이 추천하고,
ELS 학생 2-3명이 같이 있는 데면
더 학교생활이 수월하다고 봐요.
나이 기준이 되고 안전이 신경쓰이고,
차 관심없는 여성분이면 도미토리도 좋은거같아요.
4) 매우 많은 도움이 되었습니다.
한국 기반, 미국에 아무 기반이 없는
저같은 사람이면 특히나 이것저것
궁금한거 여쭤봐도 친절하게 대답해주시고, 아들처럼 잘 알려주십니다.
5) 그러게요. 도움이 되었으면 좋겠습니다. 단기간의 어학연수 (1-2개월 정도)
는 누군가에겐 짧을 수도 있지만,
다른 누군가에겐 그 사람이 얼마나 노력했냐에 따라 큰 기회가 될수도 있습니다.
저는 짧은 기간이었지만, 꽤
많은 친구를 만나서 사귀었고, 많은 대화를 나눴고, 미국은 물론 다른 나라 출신 친구들로부터 문화적 차이를 느끼고
긍정적인 가치관을 배울 수 있었습니다.
무엇보다 외국인에게 말걸기 어려워 했던 제가 앞으로는 잘 해낼수 있을거라는
자신감을 갖게 해줬습니다.
1달 정도라도 무조건 안가는거보단 백배
낫다고 봅니다.
그 선택이 인생을 바꿀수도 있다고 봐요.
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