ELS Minneapolis, USA
University of St. Thomas, 1000 LaSalle Avenue, Terrance Murphy Hall, Suite 444 - 55403 Minneapolis - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Students have access to all the University of St. Thomas campus facilities.
- Indoor swimming pool
- E-learning platform.
- Tennis courts.
What we dislike about the school
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Venue: ELS St. Paul is based on the campus of the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota, in the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Located only ten blocks from the Mississippi River, on the University of St. Thomas’s Minneapolis campus, ELS St. Paul is in the neighbourhood of Central Minneapolis, near Loring Park. There are plenty of shops and theatres in the area as well as several schools and other universities. In fact, the Twin City area is home to more than twenty universities and colleges, making it a fantastic place to meet other students, both local and international.
Courses: ELS St. Paul offers General English courses at different intensities, Standard, Intensive and Super Intensive. They also run an English for Executives programme and an American Explorer programme for students who want to combine discovering the country and culture with English language studies.
ELS Advantages: ELS St. Paul is a school where advancement to higher education in the U.S. is the principal goal. Located at the University of St. Thomas, the school has agreements in place with the university which can provide its students with advantages they may not find elsewhere. Aside from having access to library and sports facilities on campus, students can also participate in the American Conversation Partnerships programme to practise their English conversation skills with students enrolled at the university. Once an ELS student reaches the required level of English, they can apply for concurrent enrollment and start their University studies while continuing to improve their English with ELS, or they can request to audit classes at the university for a fee.
Getting around: Metro Transit, the Twin Cities public transportation system has a bus stop just outside the school, making it easy to get around. The school is about a 10 minute walk from the nearest Metro stop, Warehouse District/Hennepin Ave, on the blue line. From there it takes less than half an hour to reach Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), on a direct line.
English Courses
General Language
Semi-Intensive Course 
20 lessons per week | 18 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$510$485 / week More
Semi-Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 18 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$510$485 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 510 485 | 1,020 969 | 1,530 1,454 | 2,040 1,938 | 3,060 2,907 | 4,080 3,876 | 5,100 4,845 | 7,520 7,144 | 9,400 8,930 | 10,560 10,032 | 15,840 15,048 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
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 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 18 / Average: 14
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Course 
30 lessons per week | 18 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$570$542 / week More
Intensive Course
30 lessons per week | 18 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$570$542 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 570 542 | 1,140 1,083 | 1,710 1,625 | 2,280 2,166 | 3,420 3,249 | 4,560 4,332 | 5,700 5,415 | 8,480 8,056 | 10,600 10,070 | 12,000 11,400 | 18,000 17,100 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
26 Jan 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 28 Dec 2026
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 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 18 / Average: 14
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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American Explorer 15 lessons per week | 18 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$450$428 / week More
American Explorer
15 lessons per week | 18 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$450$428 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,250 2,138 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,150 2,993 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,050 3,848 | 4,500 4,275 | 5,040 4,788 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
26 Jan 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 28 Dec 2026
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 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 18 / Average: 14
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Super Intensive One-to-One 1515 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$1,500$1,425 / week More
Super Intensive One-to-One 15
15 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$1,500$1,425 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 1,500 1,425 | 3,000 2,850 | 4,500 4,275 | 6,000 5,700 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes round-trip airport transfers, medical insurance, private tuition and materials.
Additional information for all courses
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Super Intensive One-to-One 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$2,000$1,900 / week More
Super Intensive One-to-One 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$2,000$1,900 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 2,000 1,900 | 4,000 3,800 | 6,000 5,700 | 8,000 7,600 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes round-trip airport transfers, medical insurance, private tuition and materials.
Additional information for all courses
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Super Intensive One-to-One 3030 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$3,000$2,850 / week More
Super Intensive One-to-One 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$3,000$2,850 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 3,000 2,850 | 6,000 5,700 | 9,000 8,550 | 12,000 11,400 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course includes round-trip airport transfers, medical insurance, private tuition and materials.
Additional information for all courses
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Business
English for Executives Course35 lessons per week | 18 students (max)Offer!from$1,710$1,625 / week More
English for Executives Course
35 lessons per week | 18 students (max)
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$1,710$1,625 / week
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| Weeks | 2 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 3,420 3,249 | 6,840 6,498 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 26 Jan 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 28 Dec 2026
This course is 20 group lessons with other students from the school in the morning and 15 private lessons.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 7 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 - 16:20 - Possible course durations
- 2, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 18 / Average: 14
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
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
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
University of St. Thomas grounds1/6
Seeing the city2/6
ELS Language Lab3/6
School grounds4/6
Minneapolis in the winter5/6
Studying at ELS University of St. Thomas campus6/6
ELS
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at ELS.
- Year of school foundation
- 1980
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Student support desk
Self-study areas
Indoor swimming pool
Table tennis
Tennis courts
Soccer field / football pitch
Gym
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 40
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Japan | 30% |
| Brazil | 20% |
| Vietnam | 10% |
| China | 10% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Sweden | 5% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| USA | 3% |
| Iran | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 10% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 20% |
| 25-34 years | 50% |
| 35-50 years | 30% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 35Throughout the year: 75
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 7Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 21 years
Information for all courses offered by ELS
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $200
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately $28 per week.
- Comments about courses
Extra fees:
Student Health Insurance: USD 50 per week.
Facility Fee: USD 20 per week.
Recommended Start Dates:
26 Jan, 23 Feb, 23 Mar, 20 Apr, 18 May, 15 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 07 Sep, 05 Oct, 02 Nov, 30 Nov and 28 Dec.
Each ELS level takes 4-weeks to complete so, where possible the school recommends coming for 4, 8, 12, etc. weeks starting on a main start date (every 4-weeks). The school strongly advises against starting in the fourth week of a 4-week session.- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 25 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 26 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 18 Jan 2027, 15 Feb 2027, 31 May 2027, 19 Jun 2027, 04 Jul 2027, 06 Sep 2027, 11 Oct 2027, 11 Nov 2027, 25 Nov 2027, 25 Dec 2027.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
The 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.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample activity calendar
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Cultural Museums
- Art Museums
- Gardens and Arboretums
- Group bike rides
- Music festivals
- Art festivals
- Cultural festivals
- Hiking
- Book events
- Car shows Adults - Paid activities
- - Broadway Theater (USD 40)
- Amusement Park (USD 40)
- Professional Baseball games (USD 20)
- Professional Soccer games (USD 10)
- Professional Football games (USD 50)
- Professional Hockey games (USD 40)
- Musical concerts (USD 20)
Accommodation
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
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Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$420/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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| Price in $ | 420 | 840 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 2940 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 420 | 200 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 1 week
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 12:00-23:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 8:00-17:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 200US$.
- Price extra night
- $110 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
St. Paul Student Residence
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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St. Paul Student Residence
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$305/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | -- | -- | 1220 | 1525 | 1830 | 2135 | 2440 | 3050 | 3660 | 305 | 200 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ |
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
- 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.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 200US$.
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Average distance from school
- 25 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from ELS have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.
FAQ about ELS, Minneapolis
What is the best price for a course at ELS, Minneapolis?
“English courses at ELS start at 428 US$ for a American Explorer course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at ELS as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive Course , American Explorer ”
What is the number of students per class at ELS?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ELS varies from 1 (Super Intensive One-to-One 15) to 18 students (Semi-Intensive Course )”
Which countries are students of ELS from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at ELS comes from Japan with a 30% representation, followed by students from Brazil (20%) and China (10%).”
ELS offers courses for which ages?
“ELS offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 25 during the summer and 21 the rest of the year.”
Terms of ELS
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:15
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: 52-0822348
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
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