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Set on the banks of beautiful Lake Michigan, the USA's third largest city offers amazing architecture and parks, and nonstop music, arts, and culture.

Learn English in River Forest on the beautiful ivy-covered campus of Dominican University and enjoy an American university student experience at ELS. At ELS Chicago, you'll combine Chicago's fast-paced city energy with a safe, tranquil life in River Forest, Illinois, a pleasant suburb just west of Chicago and the home of Dominican University.

Set along beautiful Lake Michigan, Chicago, offers a vast array of exciting activities for students to enjoy while living an amazing English learning and American culture experience. Discover Chicago's famous pizza joints, ethnic foods and fine dining, world-famous museums, amazing music festivals and outdoor concerts, sporting events, and landscapes, with outdoor activities to enjoy year-round!

ELS Language Center (Chicago, Illinois) is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education .

The beautiful ivy-covered buildings of Dominican University create a welcoming academic atmosphere. When you study English at ELS Chicago, you’ll have access to the Dominican University campus facilities, which include a large library, dining facilities, and a new fitness center that features a large indoor running track.

Planning to transfer to an American college or university after your studies? Upon successful completion of ELS Intensive English level 112, you will fulfill the English language entry requirement for conditional admission to Dominican University, as well as additional nearby partner colleges and universities.

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Why you should Choose
ELS Chicago for Your English
Learning Experience

Learn English in Chicago at ELS's campus in the safe suburban city of River Forest Illinois.

Get the full American student experience as you connect with Dominican University students around campus, and while you use the university facilities.

Enjoy easy access to downtown Chicago, the third largest city in the US Midwest, where you can enjoy big city buzz and activities.

Choose the right program to meet your goals and interests, whether you’re looking for intensive English study, or a program that supports more free time to explore and experience the US, we have something to meet your needs.

Study with our customized engaging curriculum and reputable high quality English training – ELS’s Intensive English level 109 or 112 meet the English language entry requirement for more than 600 colleges and universities throughout the USA!

Kathleen is passionate about students' English and higher education learning journeys in the USA and is here to support your English acquisition and learning transformation at ELS Chicago. Kathleen is going on 13 years with ELS Language Centers but only recently moved to Chicago in 2023. She has a Master’s in International Education Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies and loves languages.

Important Campus Info

ELS Chicago
Homestay Accommodation

Our homestays are located in historic Chicago neighborhoods within 30 minutes from the ELS center (the maximum is 45 minutes). Located on the outskirts of Chicago, homestays provide a safe, quiet place to live and experience American life and culture. Our homestays are connected by an extensive public transportation network of buses, trains, and two subway lines to provide easy access to the campus and the city.

Housing availability and confirmations are contingent on university and/or provider approval and are subject to change.

ELS Chicago
Student Residence

ELS’s Chicago Student Residence is an apartment-style accommodation offering double occupancy rooms, in a variety of apartments. The residence is close to shops, a movie theater, bookstore, and a variety of restaurants.

Housing availability and confirmations are contingent on university and/or provider approval and are subject to change.

Intensive English

Our most complete English learning experience , designed to develop your language proficiency to support success in English-speaking higher education, business, or in any activity where you need to speak English well. Choose this program if you plan to attend one of the 600+ colleges that recognize ELS level 109 or 112 for language entry.

Discover our Intensive English program

Semi-Intensive English

M ake English language development a priority while still leaving plenty of time to discover local culture and activities. Enjoy four daily English lessons designed to quickly improve your English communication skills. O utside the classroom , connect with locals and discover the attractions in your USA study city .

Discover our Semi-Intensive English program

American Explorer

The American Explorer Program offers a casual English learning experience while providing plenty of free time for local discovery and American cultural immersion. Designed for the curious explorer, this relaxed study program will help you improve your English to enrich a short-term study adventure.

Discover our American Explorer program

English for Executives

English for Executives is built to cater to the unique needs of business executives and professionals. Combine group classes designed to build comprehensive English skills with private lessons tailored to your specific learning needs and business communication goals. Available for individuals or for teams. Discover our English for Executives program

Super Intensive English

A fully customizable, one-on-one course designed for executives and professionals to quickly gain proficiency in business English. Choose 15, 20 or 30 lessons per week , and s chedule t his flexible program at a time that fits around your professional and personal commitments. Discover our Super Intensive English program

ELS Chicago is located on the Campus of Dominican University:

Lewis Hall, 7900 West Division St,
River Forest,
Illinois, United States
60305

(773) 277-3799

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^* ELS students must meet minimum age requirements:

Minimum age 16 for ELS Centers in Chicago, Cincinnati, Houston, Los Angeles County, Melbourne, New York, San Francisco North Bay, St. Paul and St. Petersburg.

Minimum age 17 for ELS Centers in Nashville, Philadelphia, and Tampa.

Minimum age 18 for ELS Centers in Cleveland.

Youth Programs are for students ages 10-17. Currently available at ELS St. Petersburg.