Welcome to the English Language Center!

If you are thinking about studying English in the United States, we are glad that you are considering the ELC and UMBC. Located right outside Baltimore City and with access to many important cities on the East Coast, the ELC offers excellent academic programs for English learners, professional development opportunities for teachers of English and teachers of other languages, and customized training programs for government, professional, and academic organizations and institutions.

Students who have participated in one of our programs already knowabout our high quality of instruction, the special activities planned foreach session to support and motivate learning, and the high customerservicestandards we have.

Our programs have helped students and professionals become successful communicators within the university, in communities and in professional settings here in the U.S. and around the world. Studying at the ELC will be a bridge to your future studies, newfriends and lifelong learning.All of our students are writing a new life story, and we are proud to be part of their effort and success.

We look forward to seeing you in one of our classes or interacting with you in one of our online courses soon!

Dr. Fernando Fleurquin
Director

Heather Linville Sarah Gardenghi Dr. Joan K. Shin
Academic Director Student Services Director Director, TESOL Training Programs

Vision Statement

The ELC will provide leadership in the development of excellent communication and English language programs for professional workforce development and the academic community.

Our Mission

The English Language Center offers excellent English language education for students, professional development for English teachers, and customized training to a variety of organizations by:

Focusing on each student’s personal, academic and professional goals
Creating a welcoming and warm environment
Developing effective intercultural and global communication skills
Teaching new technologies and digital literacies

ELC programs support lifelong learning, intercultural cooperation, and the development of communication skills that are critical in our global community. The ELC is proud to support international students as they progress with undergraduate and graduate studies at UMBC and other universities.

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