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School Presentation Chicago 2012
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EF Chicago200 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 301
Phone: (312) 782-9200
Fax: (312) 782-9201
EF Emergency phone:
(312) 363-8496
EF Chicago
� ILSP 25+ location � City Center location� Older overall student population � Smaller EF school� Median number of 200 students throughout the year and 500 in peak.
EF Chicago– City� The Willis Tower( Former Sears Tower) is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.� The Lincoln Park zoo is the oldest public zoo in the United States with 3 million visitors yearly. � The Climate in Chicago is a humid continental climate with 4 seasons. Cold, windy, snowy winters, mild springs, hot summers, and short crisp falls. � Chicago is a very friendly city with legendary lounges, piano bars, countless performances of jazz, folk country, world music and of course- blues!� For independent students who enjoy a city environment.
EF Chicago – School Director
� Jennifer Smith- School Director
� Jane Billbe- Administrative Coordinator
� Katja Claussen- Housing Coordinator
� Kim Brodziak- Activities Coordinator
� Sandy Moklak- Academic Director
� Elizabeth Ritchie-Full-Time teacher
� Currently 20 teachers
EF Chicago – Location
� EF Chicago is located on Michigan
Avenue, the city center of Chicago.
� Blue Line from O’hare Airport will take
you to the EF location in 45 min. ($2.25)
� Orange Line from Midway airport will
take you 30 minutes ($2.25)
�The Metra Electric Line is a 10 minute
walk and takes you to the dormitory at the
University of Chicago in 26 minutes
EF Chicago – Location�Michigan Avenue’s MagnificentMile is a 10 minute walk. Stores Such as Apple, Macys and theGap are minutes away.� Starbucks is next door to the EF School� There are plenty of bars in the areaSuch as the Hardrock Hotel bar and Sweetwater, across the street.� Students can join many different Fitness clubs which are walking Distance to the school for a fee. � Due to the central location, universitiesSuch as Loyola, Roosevelt and UIC are
Close to the EF school
EF Chicago – School Facilities
� Wireless WiFi
�Activities Lounge
�ILSP Student lounge with
Microwave and refrigerator
�I-PAD use during specific class times
�Student lounge with flat
Screen TV
EF Chicago – Academic Facilities� EF Chicago has two ILAB rooms one with 28 computers, the other with 20�3 computers in Reception for student internet access.� Range of Efekta materials�Lecture Hall
�For presentations by students, teachers, and outside presenters
EF Chicago Academic Program
� Business English, Business Topics, Public Speaking�TOEFL SPIN
� Career Builder Courses: Career DevelopmentEnglish in the Legal WorldMarketing and Business Language
�Volunteership Program
EF Chicago– Volunteerships
� The EF Chicago Volunteership Program consists of participating in the Career Development SPIN class for 4 weeks where you will learn about American-style resumes, cover letters and phone and interview skills.
�Then you will interview with companies and begin volunteering for 4-12 weeks. During this time you will volunteer and go to classes at EF. This real-world experience will give you valuable professional and English skills.
� We work with local companies in many fields such as law, marketing, sales, architecture, administration, design and accounting.
EF Chicago – Accommodation�Host family
�Experience the “typical” American family experience
�Located on average 60-80 minutes by public transit from the school�Commute price: 1 ride: $2.25
Monthly pass: $86�Single and twin rooms available
�Residences�Downtown Residence, Hosteling International
�Enjoy downtown living with EF and other International travelers� Only a 10 minute walk to EF Chicago� Suites available with multiple rooms, kitchen and living area
�University of Chicago, International House�Share a “traditional” American dormitory experience with fellow EF students as well as American and international students of the University of Chicago
EF Chicago –ResidencesResidences
Downtown location, Hosteling International� 10 minute walking distance to school, with buses also available
($2.25)� Convenient downtown location close to major attractions
� Suites available � Each suite has two bedrooms with 3 students to a room, a bathroom, kitchen and
living room spaces
� In addition to kitchens ensuite, additional kitchen and dining facilities available to students
� Complimentary Breakfast 7 days a week
EF Chicago –International HouseUniversity of Chicago campus dormitory
�The International House is a mix of University and EF students
� Transportation: Metra Electric Train�On average, 25 minutes to school
�10-ride pass: $20 (average weekly: $20)�Monthly pass: $63 (average weekly: $15.75)
�Only Single rooms available�Bunk beds in each room
� Each floor is equipped with a single sex bathroom�Multiple showers, sinks, and toilets
�Cleaned multiple times daily
� Kitchen facilities available to students�Cookware, refridgerators, stoves all available
� Complimentary breakfast 7 days a week
EF Chicago – Activities� Example of weekly activities:
�Museum of Science and Industry, Improv Comedy club, visiting ethnic neighborhoods, sports games
� Free activities�Art Museum, Shedd Aquarium, University tours
� Networking events with Young Professionals Association� 21+ activities: Wine/beer tasting, Jazz clubs, & many others�Sports activities: soccer, football, beach volleyball
� Shopping�The Magnificent Mile is located right outside our door!
� Seasonal activities�Beaches: Lake Michigan provides Chicago with miles of beach access� Ice Skating: Millenium Park offers outdoor ice skating just minutes from our school
EF Chicago – Activities cont.
� Examples of excursions:� Camping
�Devil’s Lake, Wisconsin�Indiana Dunes State Park
�Ski/Snowboard Trips�Granite Peak, Wisconsin�Nub’s Nob, Michigan
�Six Flags Great America
�Prices include accommodation, meals, and entertainment�Can range from $100-$350 USD�Can range from a 1 day trip to a 3 day excursion
EF Chicago – Essential info
� Lunch options:�Large food court located across the street
�Average price for lunch :$7 USD
� Location is conveniently located to shopping, food, bookstores, and
other necessities