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ELS Language Centers ELS Philadelphia is an English Language School located on the campus of Saint Josphe's University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

We welcome international students join us for English language and cultural immersion learning experiences. Our most popular programs include Intensive English, Semi-Intensive English, or American Explorer programs and we can support students with accommodations. ELS is partnered with 600+ colleges and universities throughout the USA who accept ELS level 109 or 112 as proof of English proficiency. Join us for world-class English training, and a unique American student experience as you study English on a university campus in the USA with ELS.

Then. Now. Always evolving. 🌎 ELS continues to shape student journeys worldwide.
10/08/2026

Then. Now. Always evolving. 🌎 ELS continues to shape student journeys worldwide.

Ready to start but do not know where to begin? Here is how simple it is to join ELS:Step 1: CHOOSE your campus - Cincinn...
08/28/2026

Ready to start but do not know where to begin? Here is how simple it is to join ELS:

Step 1: CHOOSE your campus - Cincinnati, Cleveland, Houston, Los Angeles County, Melbourne FL, Nashville, Philadelphia, San Francisco North Bay, St. Paul-Minneapolis or St. Petersburg FL
Step 2: SELECT your program - Intensive, Semi-Intensive, or Pathway
Step 3: APPLY online - our team guides you every step of the way!

No TOEFL required. No complex essays. Just your desire to learn and grow.

Our admissions team helps with visa documents, housing and arrival support.

DM us APPLY or click the link in bio!

08/21/2026

Where is YOUR English right now?

Take our FREE 2-minute quiz and find out:
- Your current English level (A1 to C2)
- Which ELS program fits you best
- How long until you are university-ready

No email required. No commitment. Just clarity.

Click the link in bio to take the quiz!

Or DM us QUIZ and we will send you a personalized assessment!

Share your result in the comments - we will give you a personalized tip!

Your university journey starts here. 🎓 65 years of pathways and opportunities.
08/20/2026

Your university journey starts here. 🎓 65 years of pathways and opportunities.

08/18/2026

History, culture, and English fluency all in one city!

ELS at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia puts you in the heart of one of America's most historically rich cities.

Why students love Philly:
- Walk the steps Rocky made famous
- Visit the Liberty Bell & Independence Hall
- World-class cheesesteaks (yes, it matters!)
- Vibrant arts and music scene
- Beautiful St. Joseph's University campus

Learn English and live American history.

DM us PHILLY to find out more!

Dreaming of earning a degree in the USA? 🇺🇸🎓With the ELS 2+2 Pathway Program, you can start your journey with English st...
08/15/2026

Dreaming of earning a degree in the USA? 🇺🇸🎓

With the ELS 2+2 Pathway Program, you can start your journey with English studies at ELS, continue with 2 years at a California community college, and then transfer to a top-ranked American university. ✨

✔️ Save on tuition costs
✔️ Study in smaller classes with personalized support
✔️ Experience real American university life
✔️ No TOEFL or IELTS required for many partner schools

Your pathway to a US university starts here. 🌎

Send us a DM to learn more about the ELS 2+2 Pathway Program! 🚀

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream...floats! We all enjoyed orange and root b**r floats after classes tod...
08/14/2026

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream...floats! We all enjoyed orange and root b**r floats after classes today! What a refreshing treat to start the weekend. *thank you Nayeli for taking such lovely photos

What flavor drink would you choose for your ice cream float?

We all enjoyed bagels and getting to hear about the various countries our students are fun! We now have a bunch of futur...
08/12/2026

We all enjoyed bagels and getting to hear about the various countries our students are fun! We now have a bunch of future vacation ideas.

Thank you to everyone that stopped by!

Sun, beaches, and English fluency - welcome to paradise!ELS St. Petersburg at Eckerd College is one of our most unique c...
08/11/2026

Sun, beaches, and English fluency - welcome to paradise!

ELS St. Petersburg at Eckerd College is one of our most unique campuses, situated right on Tampa Bay with stunning waterfront views.

Eckerd students enjoy:
- Waterfront campus on Tampa Bay
- Full recreation facilities
- Campus gym & fitness center
- Outdoor sports and beach activities
- Amazing Florida sunshine year-round

Study English and live the Florida dream.

DM us STPETE for more info!

We had the pleasure of welcoming three new students today from Brazil, Japan, and South Korea! We hope you have so much ...
08/10/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming three new students today from Brazil, Japan, and South Korea! We hope you have so much fun studying with us this session.

We cannot wait to see everyone tomorrow at 8:30am for the start of session 9!

Studying in the USA means learning AMERICAN English! Here are some differences that might surprise you:US: Elevator | UK...
08/07/2026

Studying in the USA means learning AMERICAN English! Here are some differences that might surprise you:

US: Elevator | UK: Lift
US: Apartment | UK: Flat
US: Cookie | UK: Biscuit
US: Vacation | UK: Holiday
US: Soccer | UK: Football
US: Fall | UK: Autumn

Which version did YOU learn first? Comment below!

What a fantastic session 8 and a wonderful graduation to finish it all off! Congratulations to the students who have pas...
08/07/2026

What a fantastic session 8 and a wonderful graduation to finish it all off! Congratulations to the students who have passed their level and are moving on to the next.

For those students leaving us this session, it was truly wonderful getting to know you all and we hope you still continue to practice what you learned here at ELS Philadelphia!

Join us for graduation in a new location!The schedule is the same, pick up your grades and speak with your teachers from...
08/05/2026

Join us for graduation in a new location!

The schedule is the same, pick up your grades and speak with your teachers from 10:30 to 11:30. After that we'll have our graduation ceremony in Griffith Hall, auditorium A. Following graduation we'll enjoy pizza in the courtyard!

We can't wait to see you all there!

Everything is bigger in Texas - including the opportunity!ELS at the University of St. Thomas puts you right in HOUSTON,...
07/31/2026

Everything is bigger in Texas - including the opportunity!

ELS at the University of St. Thomas puts you right in HOUSTON, one of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the USA.

- 4th largest city in the US
- Most ethnically diverse major city in America
- Major business, energy & medical hub
- World-class museums & arts scene
- Incredible food scene representing 145+ countries

Learn English in a city that already speaks the world's languages.

DM us HOUSTON for more information!

It was a busy Friday here at ELS Philadelphia!We said goodbye to our wonderful student Caroline, the LTC class got to le...
07/31/2026

It was a busy Friday here at ELS Philadelphia!

We said goodbye to our wonderful student Caroline, the LTC class got to learn how to make hummus thanks to our fantastic student Kate and we were able to find time to watch The Sheep Detectives!

We hope your Friday is just as productive!

Class is only a few hours a day. But English fluency happens 24/7. Here is how ELS teachers say you should use your free...
07/28/2026

Class is only a few hours a day. But English fluency happens 24/7. Here is how ELS teachers say you should use your free time:

Music: Listen to English songs and look up the lyrics
Social Media: Follow English content creators
TV: Watch US shows with English subtitles, then no subtitles
News: Read headlines from CNN, NPR or local papers daily
Conversation: Talk to your international classmates IN English, not your native language

Bonus tip: Keep a vocabulary notebook. Write 5 new words every day.

Share this with your study buddy!

We played bingo, we won prizes, we had fun, and we ate way too much candy all before lunch! Thank you to those that play...
07/22/2026

We played bingo, we won prizes, we had fun, and we ate way too much candy all before lunch! Thank you to those that played Candy Bingo today and congratulations to the winners!!

Thank you Ibrahim for sending us a photo of students enjoying "deep dish rice krispy treats" during lunch! We hope you e...
07/20/2026

Thank you Ibrahim for sending us a photo of students enjoying "deep dish rice krispy treats" during lunch! We hope you enjoyed the marshmallow treat!

We may have had a small turnout but we were able to chat about idioms and phrases that sound bad but aren't actually bad...
07/15/2026

We may have had a small turnout but we were able to chat about idioms and phrases that sound bad but aren't actually bad (like break a leg). We learned that almost all of the countries have some form of saying referring to eating something when it is too cute!

Thank you to those that participated!!

Congratulations to all of our students and especially to those moving up a level! We hope you all have nothing but conti...
07/10/2026

Congratulations to all of our students and especially to those moving up a level! We hope you all have nothing but continued success.

We will miss all of the students leaving us this session and we hope you can one day come back and visit us. Best of luck on your next adventure.

We will see everyone on Tuesday for the start of session 8!

Address

600 South 43rd Street Whitecar Hall
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12155968811

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