English Language Center

The English Language Center provides international students with the English language skills needed for their successful academic transition to the university and for their continued professional and personal success.

ELC students posing with certificates — Move toward your future success.

ELC students smiling — Meet friends who are like family.

ELC students at an outdoor kayaking event. — Explore the culture and have fun!

The 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

The Towson ELC offers 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.

English Conversation and Culture

Practice your conversation skills as well as reading, writing, listening, and grammar during the academic term or on weekend sessions. Ideal for Au Pairs!

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.

International Student Housing

Towson University offers a variety of housing options for international students.

Meet The ELC Director

Mrs. Shelley Etzine

View the Video Here

A Day in the Life of a Towson ELC Student

Featuring Italo De Dea

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Student Handbook

Click here to view the Student Handbook.

Contact Information