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