English courses in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, or L.A. to its friends, is the second largest city in the United States after New York. The ‘City of Angels’ is a city of ambivalence: business and international trade on the one hand, culture and entertainment on the other. Undeniably, the city is also a hub for the film industry and entertainment in general. Its warm climate, sandy beaches and famous avenues such as Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard and Melrose Avenue are the stuff of dreams.
Highlights :
- School located just a few minutes’ walk from the fabulous Santa Monica beach
- Modern infrastructure and learning space
- The Orange Carpet Experience
The EC school is located just a few minutes’ walk from the seafront, the fabulous Santa Monica beach and its famous pier with its permanent funfair. The school is ideally located as it is just two minutes from Santa Monica’s main shopping street, the renowned 3rd Street Promenade.
Accreditations: ACCET, English USA
VIP Service – The Orange Carpet Experience
EC rolls out the orange carpet to welcome you
- Before you even arrive: log on to the EC-Online platform to prepare every aspect of your stay
- A warm welcome on arrival at the airport or station
- A warm welcome at your residence (an EC manager on site) or with your host family
- A welcome activity on Sunday to start getting to know the other students
- On the 1st day of the course: a VIP reception at the school
- Introduction of all team members and welcome drink
You’re now ready to learn!
The school provides you with :
- A modern infrastructure and learning space
- 20 spacious, bright classrooms
- A student lounge for relaxing after class
- A well-stocked library
- A computer room with 30 computers
- Free Wi-Fi connection
- A study room
- Prayer room
English courses: general information
- Length of lesson: 45 minutes
- Number of students per class: maximum 15 (average 11)
- Timetable: lessons take place in the morning and/or afternoon.
- Level test: on the first day of the course
- Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
- Free access to the EC-Online platform up to 12 weeks after the end of the course
- Regular progress assessment (oral test every week, written test every 6 weeks)
- Teachers are qualified to teach their mother tongue to foreigners
Standard course
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20 lessons of general English per week
4 lessons per day during which you will improve the 4 fundamental skills of written and oral expression, listening comprehension and reading.
You will also develop your ability to use practical English in everyday life.
Levels offered: beginner to advanced
Semi-intensive course
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24 lessons of general English per week
Ideal programme for rapid progress. Courses include thestandard General English moduleof 20 lessons 4 additional lessons of General English per week
You will improve the 4 fundamental skills of written and oral expression, listening comprehension and reading. You will also develop your ability to use practical English in everyday life.
Levels offered: beginner to advanced
Intensive course
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30 lessons of general English per week
Ideal programme for rapid progress. The courses include thestandard General English moduleof 20 lessons per week 10 lessons of a module to be chosen from the following options:
– Writing
– Media studies
– Language of music
– Analysis of cinematographic works
– Debates on globalisation
– Comparative study of cultural differences and communication
– Contemporary writing
– Academic English (note-taking, essay writing, presentations..)
Oral expression, etc.
Levels offered: beginner to advanced
English FOR THE WORKPLACE
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24 lessons of English per week, i.e. 20 lessons of general English 4 lessons of business English per week
You will develop your general English skills, then focus on English adapted to the world of work. You will learn to communicate precisely, clearly and fluently, which will enable you to make a presentation or lead a conference call without difficulty in your professional life.
The areas studied are :
– Leading and managing meetings and conference calls
– Presentations
– Project planning
– Small talk
– Goal-setting
– Applying for jobs
– Interviewing
Minimum level of English : B1 (intermediate)
Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
The school has developed teaching methods based on the practice of English used and spoken in everyday life. The four skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening are covered, and particular attention is paid to conversation, grammar, vocabulary, idiomatic forms and pronunciation.
The aim is to teach you the English language of today so that you can communicate and be understood by everyone at the end of your language course. Each lesson is based on a specific theme or subject. The teaching resources used are specially designed by EC, supplemented by other materials such as press reviews, videos or other audio documents.
The teachers provide advice and encouragement throughout the stay, while ensuring that learning goes hand in hand with good humour. It is important to establish a pleasant atmosphere and mutual trust in the classroom. As practising the language is the best way to make progress, you will be asked to do a lot during the lessons.
Every week, the school organises cultural activities in the afternoons and evenings, in which you are free to participate or not. These activities may be free or offered at a cost, and their frequency varies according to the time of year. The schedule is available on the EC-Online platform.
Example of possible activities:
- Welcome Activity
- Sports activities on the beach
- Bike ride on Venice Beach
- Photo competition
- Visit Los Angeles and Hollywood
- Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags and Disneyland amusement park
- Dining out, cinema, etc.
- Day trips to San Francisco, Las Vegas or San Diego
Single room, shared bathroom and breakfast
Option with supplement :
- Half-board
Journeytime to school: between 30 and 60 minutes from the school by public transport.
Practical information :
- Bed linen and towels provided
- In Los Angeles, accommodation does not always have a washing machine
Features :
- Shared or single room (2 rooms per flat)
- Shared bathroom
- No meals included
- Travel time to school: approximately 40 minutes by public transport
- Location: just off Wilshire Boulevard in the beautiful Westwood area. The residence is within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of Westwood Village and right next to Westwood Park
- Deposit of $300 payable on arrival, refundable at the end of your stay if no damage is found
Facilities / Services available :
- Bed linen and towels provided on arrival
- Free WI-FI connection
- Fully equipped communal kitchen
- Television
- Common room
- 24-hour on-site security
- Washing machine and tumble dryer in each flat
- The communal areas and bedrooms are cleaned twice a week. The rest of the time, you are responsible for cleaning your own room.
Options at extra cost:
- Single room
Features:
- Shared or single room (2 rooms per flat)
- Shared bathroom
- No meals included
- Travel time to school: approximately 15 minutes on foot
- Location: just a few minutes’ walk from the ocean and the famous Santa Monica pier. Close to many restaurants, cafés, gyms, shopping centres and metro stations.
- Deposit of $350 payable on arrival, refundable at the end of your stay if no damage is found
Facilities / Services available :
- Bed linen and towels provided on arrival.
- Free WI-FI connection
- Fully equipped communal kitchen
- Television & Netflix
- Central air conditioning
- 24-hour on-site security
- Washing machine and tumble dryer in each flat
- The communal areas and bedrooms are cleaned twice a week. The rest of the time, you are responsible for cleaning your own room.
Options at extra cost:
- Single room
Travel
Day of arrival: Saturday
Day of departure: Saturday
If accommodation in residence: Check-in: 16:00 (Saturday); Check-out: 11:00 (Saturday)
Airport of arrival:
- Los Angeles International, LAX
Transfer available on request (chargeable, see price table)
Note: do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay.
Visa information
Do you need a visa to follow this programme? For more information, please consult our Visa Information page. Note for European Union nationals: standard courses lasting less than 90 days do not require a student visa. However, an ESTA is still required.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone if you would like more information on this subject.
Dates 2024
Starting dates : The majority of courses start on Mondays throughout the year, unless otherwise stated below. If Monday is a public holiday, the session starts on Tuesday.
Public holidays and holidays (no lessons will be given on these dates, nor will they be made up later; no compensation will be granted):
2024 : 1/01, 15/01, 19/02, 1/04, 27/05, 19/06, 4/07, 2/09, 14/10, 11/11, 27/11, 28/11, 25/12
Business English course starts: every Monday for a maximum of 11 weeks.
Prices 2024
| Course - homestay accommodation - Single room, breakfast | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 20 lessons | 30L or Business |
| 2 weeks | € 1.835 | € 1.955 |
| Three weeks | € 2.625 | € 2.800 |
| 4 weeks | € 3.410 | € 3.640 |
| 6 weeks | € 4.985 | € 5.330 |
| 8 weeks | € 6.555 | € 7.020 |
| 12 weeks | € 9.465 | € 9.755 |
| 16 weeks | € 12.535 | € 12.920 |
| 18 weeks | € 14.070 | € 14.505 |
| 20 weeks | € 15.600 | € 16.080 |
| 24 weeks | - | € 18.555 |
| 32 weeks | - | € 24.645 |
| 36 weeks | - | € 27.695 |
| Additional week | - | € 755 |
| Exam preparation & homestay accommodation - Single room, breakfast | ||
| Duration | Cambridge | TOEFL |
| 4 weeks | € 75 | |
| 8 weeks | € 285 | |
| 10 weeks | ||
| 11 weeks | € 25 | |
| 12 weeks | € 40 | |
| Accommodation supplements (per week) | ||
| Host family, single room, half board | € 125 | |
| Double room in shared apartment | € 315 | |
| Single room in shared apartment | ||
| High season supplements (per week) | ||
| Course (from 1 to 12 week (s) only) (15 / 06-11 / 09) | € 75 | |
| Family accommodation (from 13/06 to 12/09) | € 45 | |
| Apartment accommodation (from 13/06 to 12/09) | € 25 | |
| Other supplements | ||
| Transfer from LAX airport | ||
| Expenses express delivery document I-20 Visa | ||
All taxes and registration fees included
The above prices include:
- The chosen course programme
- Homestay accommodation, single room with breakfast
- Teaching materials and books
- Unlimited Internet access
- Language activities and workshops
- Social and cultural programme
- Welcome activity
- All taxes and school administration costs
- Internet access
- Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the programme
Not included:
- Travel and transfers
- Optional exam fees, if desired
- Deposit for the flat, if applicable ($300 – to be paid on site)
- Visa fees
- Optional insurance
Note: medical and assistance insurance is compulsory to enter the United States. All the information on the insurance offered by Langues Vivantes can be found here.
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