English Language Center
The English Language Center provides international students with the English language skills needed for successful academic transition to the university and for continued professional and personal success.
Interested in our Intensive Academic English program?
Apply NowThe ELC is located in the center of the beautiful Towson University campus. You will meet people from all over the world as you study, participate in cultural and social events, and use campus recreational facilities. The Towson ELC is a semester-long program with fall, spring and summer semesters.
Programs
Intensive Academic English
For over thirty years, the Towson ELC has been offering state-of-the-art academic language instruction to students representing more than 80 countries. You will be placed in one of six levels of proficiency to help you build and strengthen your academic English language skills.
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TOEFL and IELTS preparation program
We offer a 10-week preparation course in the spring and fall terms and an 8-week course in the summer for the International English Language Testing System exam and the Test of English as a Foreign Language paper and internet-based tests.
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International Student Housing
Towson University offers a variety of housing options for international students.
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Education USA
EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 400 international student advising centers in more than 170 countries.
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EnglishUSA
With a membership of over 450 accredited IEPs, English USA is the largest membership organization specifically serving and supporting Intensive English Programs in the U.S.
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Learning Across America
Many au pairs have successfully participated in courses offered by the English Language Center and we welcome the opportunity to help them improve their English language skills. In addition to the in-person courses the English Language Center offers au pairs in the Baltimore area, we are pleased to partner with Learning Across America to provide au pairs with educational opportunities in a variety of cities across the United States.For more information about Learning Across America and review its latest course offerings, please click here.
https://www.learningacrossamerica.net/
Contact Information
English Language Center
Location
Enrollment Services Center
Room 101 and 110
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Room 101 and 110
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.