28 Days before your Start Date, you will receive your Digital Access email with your username and temporary password. Follow the steps on the Student Setup Guide to activate the account.

Make sure you have the correct visa for your course of study, eg: Student Visa. Talk to your Agency or your ELS enrollment advisor if you are not sure.If you have already arrived at ELS, talk to your Center Director (CD) or International Student Advisor (ISA)

Scan your passport so that all personal details are clear.

Download and complete the following Important Forms and bring them with you on your first day.

ELS Student Code of Conduct Form

Primary Release Form

Smoking Policy Contract

Excursion Release Form

Housing Damage Deposit Form (only if staying in ELS arranged housing)

Health Insurance Waiver (only if not purchasing the ELS Health Insurance Plan)

Minor Medical Release Form (for Under 18 students)

F‑1 students must have a Form I‑20, which shows you are legally enrolled in a full‑time program of study in the United States. Be sure to bring your I‑20 with you on your first day of class at the center.

Complete a Language Level Test to help us find the best class for you, before you start your Study Experience. You will receive an email invitation with a link for the ELS Academic Language test before your Start Date. Complete all parts, including the Speaking and Writing sections, to be ready for class.

Talk to your Agent or ELS enrollment advisor if not yet completed, or to your International Student Advisor or Center Director if you are on-shore or have studied a previous course with us.

Take a photo of yourself in the myELS app so we can see who you are. This will become the photo for your digital student card in the myELS app.