Learn more about studying Elementary Education as an international student.
What Lewis University says about their program:
Experience the rewards of starting a child off on the right path.
The State of Illinois has a shortage of elementary teachers. At Lewis University, the Elementary Education program prepares students to obtain an Illinois Professional Educator’s license, earn an endorsement in English as a Second Language (ESL) and to teach grades 1-6. Additionally, Lewis is partnered with more than 60 school districts, seven counties and 130 schools in the Chicago area, allowing students to become exposed to a variety of cultures and communities during their observation hours.
The Elementary Education with ESL Endorsement graduate program is fully approved by the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board and the Illinois State Board of Education.
Applicants to Bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma with a 2.5 GPA (or equivalent) that is eligible for further academic studies in the country where it was earned.
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.
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Lewis University automatically considers every admitted international undergraduate student for a merit-based scholarship worth up to $18,000 per year, applicable to full-time study at the main campus in Romeoville, Illinois. The award is calculated automatically once a student submits the online application and required admission documents, using the applicant's prior secondary or post-secondary GPA converted to a US 4.0-scale equivalent (via the Scholaro conversion tool), with higher converted GPAs earning larger awards. No separate scholarship application is required. This program is published on Lewis University's official international-admissions tuition and financial aid page, confirming it is specifically designed for and open to international undergraduate students rather than being restricted to US citizens or residents.
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
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| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,544 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,373 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $113 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $65 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $97 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $178 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $12 |
| Gym membership | $43 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.