ELSHouston, USA
2990 Richmond Avenue, Suite 600 - 77089 Houston - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- ELS students will have access to all the University of St. Thomas facilities.
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Tennis courts.
Learn English in Houston, Texas and experience the cultural diversity of this cosmopolitan melting pot in the USA’s fourth largest city.
Immerse yourself in America’s Southern charm and hospitality when you take English classes in Houston at ELS. Whether exploring museums, enjoying local cuisine, or participating in community events, studying English in Houston promises not just linguistic growth and future opportunities but also an unforgettable cultural adventure.
ELS Houston is located close to the beautiful University of St. Thomas – Houston campus, bordering the museum district. Students can enjoy weekend visits to the NASA Space Center, sun-drenched Gulf of Mexico beaches, amazing urban parks, festivals, and so much more. Join us in Houston to create a one-of-a-kind American English study experience.
English Courses
General Language
Intensive Course 
30 lessons per week
|18 students (max)
Offer!from
550US$523US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 36 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 550523 | 11001045 | 16501568 | 22002090 | 33003135 | 44004180 | 82407828 | 103009785 | 1164011058 | 1746016587 | 485461 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 36 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 560532 | 11201064 | 16801596 | 22402128 | 33603192 | 44804256 | 84007980 | 105009975 | 1188011286 | 1782016929 | 495471 |
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Starting dates
2024: 02 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 26 Feb 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Class times are as follows;
Monday to Friday: 08:30 to 12:20.
Monday to Thursday: 13:30 to 14:35 and 14:45 to 15:45.
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Morning: 8:30 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 18 / Average: 14
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Semi-Intensive Course
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
425US$404US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 425404 | 850808 | 12751212 | 17001615 | 25502423 | 34003230 | 42504038 | 64006080 | 80007600 | 90008550 | 1350012825 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 36 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 465442 | 930884 | 13951326 | 18601767 | 27902651 | 37203534 | 70406688 | 88008360 | 99609462 | 1494014193 | 415395 |
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Starting dates
2024: 02 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 26 Feb 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:20
Morning: 8:30 - 12:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Additional information for all courses
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American Explorer
15 lessons per week
|18 students (max)
Offer!from
410US$390US$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 410390 | 820779 | 12301169 | 16401558 | 20501948 | 24602337 | 28702727 | 32803116 | 36903506 | 41003895 | 46204389 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 420399 | 840798 | 12601197 | 16801596 | 21001995 | 25202394 | 29402793 | 33603192 | 37803591 | 42003990 | 47404503 |
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Starting dates
2024: Every Monday
We advise students to start on a regular session start date where possible (see Semi Intensive and Intensive English course dates) and against starting in the fourth week of a 4-week session, but we do accept weekly intake
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 11:20
Morning: 8:30 - 11:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 18 / Average: 14
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for ELS include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
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ELS
Accreditations and Quality seals
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ELS and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
1970
Legal name/parent company
ELS EDUCATION SERVICES INC | Tax registration ID: 52-0822348
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Computer lab
Library
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 32
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
- The centre and classrooms are handicapped accessible
Additional comment about facilities of school
ELS Houston is affiliated with the University of St. Thomas, giving ELS students access to many of the outstanding facilities that the university offers.
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 70
Throughout the year: 105
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 12
Adult courses Throughout the year: 12
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 24 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Japan | 28% |
| Brazil | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | 14% |
| China | 5% |
| Vietnam | 2% |
| Turkey | 2% |
| Korea | 2% |
| Italy | 2% |
| France | 2% |
| Switzerland | 1% |
| Spain | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 27% |
Information for all courses offered by ELS
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Comments about courses
Extra fees:
Student Health Insurance: USD 50 per week.
Facility Fee: USD 20 per week.
Each ELS level takes 4-weeks to complete so, where possible the school do recommend coming for 4, 8, 12, etc. weeks starting on a main start date (every 4-weeks). The school strongly advise against starting in the fourth week of a 4-week session.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 24 Dec 2025 - 25 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 24 Dec 2025 - 25 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
Leisure activities
| activity possible | |
|---|---|
| Basketball | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Golf | |
| Squash | |
| Swimming | |
| Tennis | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Basketball court
- Gymnasium
- Racquetball/Squash court
- Soccer field
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Tennis court
- Gymnasium
- Racquetball/Squash court
- Soccer field
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Tennis court
Adults - Paid activities
Things to do in the city:
- NASA Johnson Space Center: Learn about NASA’s manned space flight program through exhibits, presentations, and hands-on activities.
- Moody Gardens: Visit one of the largest aquariums in the world, observe tropical animals and plants, and learn from science-focused exhibits.
- Galveston Beaches: Enjoy the beautiful, scenic shoreline of Galveston Island.
- NASA Johnson Space Center: Learn about NASA’s manned space flight program through exhibits, presentations, and hands-on activities.
- Moody Gardens: Visit one of the largest aquariums in the world, observe tropical animals and plants, and learn from science-focused exhibits.
- Galveston Beaches: Enjoy the beautiful, scenic shoreline of Galveston Island.
Accommodation
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
370 US$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 370 | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2590 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 370 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 405 | 810 | 1215 | 1620 | 2025 | 2430 | 2835 | 3240 | 4050 | 4860 | 405 | 200 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
18
Houston Student Residence
Double room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
290 US$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2030 | 2320 | 2900 | 3480 | 290 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 200 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 12:00-17:00
Check-out
Saturday 8:00-13:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
35
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from ELS have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.
FAQ about ELS, Houston
- What is the best price for a course at ELS, Houston?English courses at ELS start at 390 US$ for American Explorer course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at ELS?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ELS varies from 15 students (Semi-Intensive Course ) to 18 students (Intensive Course )
- What is the qualification of the teachers at ELS?100% of teachers at ELS hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of ELS from?The highest Nationality percentage at ELS comes from Japan with a 28% representation, followed by students from Brazil (14%) and Saudi Arabia (14%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- ELS offers courses for which ages?ELS offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.
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