“…learning English was fun and not difficult with my ELC teachers and
friends in Virginia. I also learned many things that I couldn’t learn in my
own country. ELC was one of the most important seasons in my life, and
my ELC friends were unforgettable. I loved this school…”

- Lin Emanuel, 24, South Korea

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English Language & Culture

inspiration in a new language

Português / 한국어

If you truly want to immerse yourself in the English language, then this is the course for you!

English Language and Culture (ELC) school is a twelve-week class designed to improve your English skills and acquaint you with American culture in an environment focused on Christian missions.

Course Content

Our course is an introduction to English. We’ll introduce you to basic phonetics, grammar, and vocabulary. By the end of the course, you should exhibit a dramatic improvement in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of English. ELC coursework will also prepare you to work cross-culturally in English-speaking nations around the world. Note: ELC is a full-immersion language course; all instruction and conversation is in English.

Tuition

Tuition is $3000 (USD) for the 12 weeks and includes housing, food, books, and materials. If you are from a developing nation, please inquire about the availability of scholarships that could reduce your tuition costs.

A Typical Day at ELC

Your day typically begins at 8 AM with prayer and devotional time. Formal classes run 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with a 15-minute mid-morning break. Lunch is from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM, followed by two hours of community work duties, giving you the opportunity to practice English outside of class. Dinner is served at 5:30 PM. Evenings feature a variety of special classes, including The Purpose Driven Life, Everyday Conversation and English in Movies. Weekends are generally free for recreation, homework and church, unless a field trip or special outing is scheduled.

Once each month, you and your fellow classmates will take a field trip to a city of cultural or historical importance. Washington DC, Colonial Williamsburg, Norfolk and Virginia Beach are typical destinations, though others are possible during your school. These all-day trips give you firsthand exposure to American culture, while at the same time giving you opportunity to practice your English in the “real world.”

Application forms are available in English, Portuguese & Spanish. To complete online, click on the Online Application Form link below. You may also download an application. If you do not have access to a computer, contact us by email or phone and we will be happy to send you an application by mail.

Request more information online here.

Start your Online Application Here

Courses run April and September of each year.