Staff

Ken Janjigian Photo

Ken Janjigian Director, ELTA
Academic Director, IAP
Office of Global & Immersive Studies

Ken is the Director of the English Language and Training Academy (ELTA). His responsibilities include program staffing, curriculum development and instruction, directing faculty, student advising and program recruitment. He frequently travels abroad to attend student fairs and meet with university staff.

ken.janjigian@american.edu
(202) 895-4919

Game Persse, Program and Admissions Specialist

Kopphorn "Game" PersseAssistant Director, ELTA
Office of Global & Immersive Studies

Game serves as the Assistant Director of the English Language and Training Academy. In this role, she oversees student admissions, student services, and student academic advisement. An avid advocate for English langauge learners, Game is passionate about creating a warm, welcoming, and healthy community for ELTA students. Game holds an MA in English Language and Literature from School of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University, Thailand.

persse@american.edu
(202) 885-6927

Application Deadlines

Spring 2024

  • International Deadline: December 1, 2023
  • Final Domestic Deadline: January 5, 2024

Summer 2024

  • International Deadline: April 1, 2024
  • Final Domestic Deadline: May 15, 2024