English schools in Los Angeles

21 Best English Language Schools in Los Angeles in 2022 (from $235)

7 reviews

Since its creation in 2008, AELS has made every effort to find the most effective educational methods with the goal of teaching local American English. As a result of these efforts, AELS has developed an educational system that incorporates its own educational philosophy. The differentiated education system that AELS offers is based on effective and diverse educational content developed in-house with careful supervision of academic achievement, immediate academic performance feedback, in-depth local culture/life experience activities, quality education, and teaching management to maintain passionate and friendly class sessions. The goal is to maximize the development of practical conversational English skills in a short period of time by way of a small number of class members taught by 100% native speakers. AELS has refrained from the existing language school system in order to improve the students' effective conversational skills. We are also centered on maintaining an average of 5 students in each class. This is because conversation-oriented classes that require active participation and provide immediate feedback from English teachers can maximize learning efficiency. In addition, the affordable tuition at AELS provides a reasonable and economical choice for students, as compared to other academic institutions operating classes of medium and large sizes. AELS has a proven ESL program that has earned accreditation from the Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA), a professional certification agency for English education in the United States. Brea is a great place to study as well as to experience the warm, mild climate and the lifestyle of Southern California. You can enjoy the beautiful, high-income neighborhoods and the crime-free nature of the city. There are also a variety of local attractions, including Disneyland and the nearby city of Los Angeles. For valuable, efficient, and exciting US language training, AELS will be the best option. We are ready to help you with all aspects of your English language program, from the language school application and F-1 visa acquisition to navigating local life. If you have any plans to study English now or in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us. --- Are you wondering why AELS requires you to sign up for 12 weeks? We have good reasons for this. Through our research and reflection on our program, we learned that students who are only in class together for a month tend to spend a good portion of the first and second week being shy and hesitant to speak or participate in class. They are still getting used to each other halfway through the month, which means they are only making real progress for approximately 2 weeks before they are off to a new class group and new students with whom to repeat the process. We wanted to make this getting-to-know-you process faster and more meaningful. To speed the process up, we limit our classes to a maximum of 8 students per class. Everyone will get used to talking and participating in class much more quickly and comfortably. In addition, we decided to extend the courses to take place over 12 weeks, instead of breaking them down into three 4-week courses. While students in month-long classes may take 2 weeks acclimating and 2 weeks making real progress each month, students in our quarterly courses will take only about 1-week acclimating and will make 11 weeks of real progress. ---Starting Dates: 1st Monday of Every Month Students may start classes on the 1st Monday of any month; however, to officially earn credit towards completion of a level, a student must enroll in the entire quarter (12 weeks). ---Ending Dates: March, June, September, December Regardless of the number of months that students register, their end date must coincide with the quarter schedule. Our ESL program’s end dates are in March, June, September, and December. Students who want to apply for 3 months but do not begin the course on the first start date will need to enroll and finish the following quarter as well. For example, students who want to apply for 3 months, but begin the course in February of the 1st quarter, will need to enroll and finish the 2nd quarter as well. ***CLASSES MUST BE BOOKED FOR 12 WEEKS MINIMUM***

starting price
$2,010

9 reviews

EC Los Angeles is a modern learning space, just a 5 minutes walk from Santa Monica beach – the ultimate stretch of Southern Californian coastline where the sun shines 340 days a year – and two minutes from all the dining, shopping, and nightlife of the famous Third Street Promenade. Launched: 2012 Centre capacity: 225 Classrooms: 21 Minimum age: 16 Students per class: Average 12 (Max. 15) School Includes Student lounge 29 internet connected computers Self study room Free wireless internet access throughout the centre Social and cultural programme Library Interactive whiteboards in all classrooms Prayer room University Admissions Service

starting price
$380

1 review

Located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Citrus College offers a great combination of suburban comfort and safety along with access to all of the attractions and cultural life of the Los Angeles area. The city of Glendora, with quaint tree-lined streets, is home to shopping, restaurants, coffee houses, movie theaters, golf courses, and many other recreational activities. The family-friendly community is located only 40 kilometers east of Los Angeles and enjoys easy access to the area's most exciting attractions.

starting price
$545

California State University – Long Beach (CSULB) was founded in 1949, and now occupies a beautiful 322-acre campus. CSULB is a major regional university in a vital and flourishing area that includes Ventura County, Orange County, and metropolitan Los Angeles. The campus is in the city of Long Beach, 24 miles from downtown Los Angeles and less than three miles from California’s famous beaches. CSULB hosts over 31,000, and is served by 2,200 full- and part-time faculty members. The university offers 90 majors in eight colleges. Over 2,500 international students from 50 countries attend CSULB’s prestigious programs in popular majors such as Nursing and Health Professions, Engineering, and Computer Science. Accommodation Students will stay in shared room accommodation in the CSULB dormitories. From the dormitories, students can walk to their classrooms within minutes. There are separate dorms areas for males and females. All rooms have a desk, chair, and bed for each student. Eight (8) same gender students will share communal bathrooms with 2 private showers, 2 sinks, and 2 toilets. A student lounge and game room are also available in certain residential areas. This summer, FLS International will be welcoming students from Russia, Vietnam, Columbia, Japan, Taiwan, Argentina, China, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Italy, and more. Students must be in their dormitory rooms by 10:00 pm. This curfew is a policy of both FLS International and CSUF. No alcohol or smoking is allowed on the college property.

starting price
$1,645

Learn English at Alpadia Los Angeles Whittier and discover a welcoming campus town between bustling Los Angeles and beautiful Orange County. Experienced teachers will help you to build your English language skills through fun class projects, like putting on a fashion show or filming and editing your own video. You’ll be able to put the new English grammar and vocabulary you’ve learned into practice during exciting activities in Los Angeles and trips to nearby cities.

starting price
$1,885

11 reviews

Kaplan International Los Angeles-Westwood is located near the campus of the University of California Los Angeles. The language school offers a variety of English language courses as well as GRE and GMAT preparation courses. School facilities include a computer lab with free internet access and 17 classrooms. Many cafes and restaurants are close by. Los Angeles encompasses a large patchwork of fascinating districts that students will have the opportunity to explore including Melrose, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica.

starting price
$235

3 reviews

Kings Los Angeles is located just off Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, the legendary heart of the movie industry. The stylish building has been recently fully refurbished and offers excellent facilities for learning and a great location for having fun in this amazing city. For Accommodation in Los Angeles, you can choose to reside in a range of student residences close to the main teaching building, or to live with a family within easy reach of the campus. Facilities - Stylish College building - Well-equipped, spacious classrooms - Interactive whiteboards - Student common room with TV and video - Light and spacious reception area - Computer Learning Centre - Free wireless internet and email in College - Catering facilities - Snack bar and coffee shop - Kitchen and outdoor dining - Huge variety of local cafes and food outlets in the area

starting price
$1,260

8 reviews

GEOS Languages Plus, Los Angeles is a great place to study English, work on improving test scores, and make new international friends. GEOS provides quality language courses in a comfortable atmosphere and offers different length and levels English courses. Facilities available to the students include spacious classrooms, private lesson rooms, a fully equipped kitchenette, computers and wireless internet, and additional study and resource materials. Social activities and other outings are arranged to give students the opportunity to explore and practice English skills outside the classroom. About Los Angeles: Los Angeles is the perfect choice for students of all ages and backgrounds to learn English. The GEOS Los Angeles campus is located in Torrance; a safe, beautiful suburb of Los Angeles located right on the coast. It is only 30 minutes from downtown Los Angeles and even closer to Santa Monica, Hermosa Beach and other southern California attractions. GEOS Los Angeles students will be to experience one of the most culturally, economically and ethnically diverse areas in the United States. Because LA is incredibly diverse, students will have the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. Also, the weather in Los Angeles is excellent all year-round with the temperature rarely going below 55 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 12 degrees Celsius). The warm weather means that outdoor activities such as surfing, sailing, scuba diving and beach volleyball are very popular among students who choose to study English here. Every year there is an International Surf Competition happening in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, which is only 15 minutes from the school. Los Angeles is also well-known for an amazing nightlife. Students can choose from a variety of restaurants, clubs, bars and lounges. Surrounded by beaches, mountains and deserts, Los Angeles offers something for everyone!

starting price
$310

2 reviews

Sprachcaffe Languages Plus, Los Angeles is in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. The school itself is located in the city of Torrance, which is one of the safest cities in California. It is minutes from Santa Monica, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Malibu, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Downtown Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium, Hollywood, Universal Studio, Disneyland, Orange County and all the Southern California attractions. Our school is fully equipped and offers modern and up-to-date English courses in spacious and colorful classrooms. Enjoy the personalised attention of your language teacher as you embrace an effective learning experience with a maximum of 14 students per class. Our English school in Los Angeles is equipped with: A welcoming reception area 11 spacious classrooms A computer room with high-speed internet access A kitchenette for students to use for refreshments Recreational and study area Los Angeles has an unimaginable number of awesome attractions and, as a visitor in this incredible city, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to exciting things to do and see. Celeb spotting is an everyday occurrence in LA and while rubbing shoulders with your favourite stars you can enjoy everything this fabulous city has to offer. Take a trip to Disneyland or opt for a day at Laguna Beach, no matter what you decide to do or where you decide to go, an adventure is guaranteed.

starting price
$310

4 reviews

The Downtown Los Angeles Center is located on Wilshire Boulevard, which runs east to west from downtown Los Angeles through Beverly Hills to the ocean in Santa Monica. Universal Studios Hollywood is just a few minutes away by subway from the center. Dodger Stadium (home to the MLB team Los Angeles Dodgers) and Staples Center (home to the NBA teams Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, and home to the NHL team Los Angeles Kings) are minutes from the center as well. Also, shopping, dining, and entertainment can be enjoyed at several places around the center, including The Grove (entertainment complex), Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Two top-ranked universities, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and University of Southern California (USC), are close to the center as well. Students at Language Systems enjoy a variety of activities such as making movies with our Film Group Project, going to our annual Beach, Luau, and Halloween parties, and competing in our Soccer, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, and Bowling Tournaments.

starting price
$475

13 reviews

Westwood is a vibrant, unique neighborhood located on the west side of Los Angeles. Westwood is famous for being the home of UCLA. It is a very fun and popular area for students since there are a lot of university students and many shops, restaurants and safe places to hang out.Our English programs cater to all levels and abilities. Students can choose classes that best suit their ESL, TOEFL, business, or GRE/GMAT preparation needs. Quality student facilities include: free Wi-Fi internet, vending machines, an iPad room, and a computer lab for students. Public transportation is very accessible and convenient. The location provides a dynamic and culturally diverse environment for the students. Our campus is located across from the Hammer Museum, which is a world- famous art museum and cultural center. Less than a 3 minute walk away is Westwood Village, a historical landmark full of trendy shopping and restaurants.

starting price
$400

9 reviews

Mentor Language Institute is pleased to announce our new Hollywood campus. The campus is located across the street from the Kodak Theatre, where the Oscar Award Ceremony is held. Historical Grauman’s Chinese Theatre is a block away with legendary foot and handprints of celebrities. Around the corner are The Hollywood Bowl, L.A.’s premier location for extraordinary music, dance, and fine dining under the stars! Come join the fun and learn English in the original movie mecca of the world! We offer a diverse curriculum including conversation, pronunciation, writing, test strategies and Business Communication. Student facilities include free Wi-Fi internet, vending machines, and a computer lab. We strive to offer quality education in English that is functional, practical and prepares you for a life full of English.

starting price
$400

La Verne is a safe and small city, just east of Los Angeles. It is near world-class surfing beaches and attractions such as Disneyland® and Universal Studios Hollywood® and renowned museums. The Center is located on the University of La Verne campus near a residential community that provides a friendly, small-town atmosphere.

starting price
$1,300

1 review

Learn English & live in your private teacher's home around Los Angeles with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including English lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in USA. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one English lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Los Angeles. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in English. All of our teachers in USA have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Los Angeles, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.

starting price
$999

American English College has two campuses centrally located in Los Angeles. The school's safe and affordable location makes it easy for students to feel comfortable while learning English in this city. We make every student feel like home, with advisors who speak your native language and housing assistance all managed through the school. Students can select an English program that focuses on their goal: Life Skills, Academic or Professional English. Our students get access the AEC pathway to over 30+ universities and community college, which mean students can gain guaranteed admission without needing a TOEFL score. Our bright, modern classrooms and monthly social calendar invite students to practice their English skills while visiting popular areas in the city. Join us online or in-person in 2021! 2021 Start Dates: • January 5, 2021 • April 5, 2021 • July 6, 2021 • October 4, 2021

starting price
$347

The host are located in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

starting price
$1,370

Our job as ESL educators goes far beyond simply teaching English. Its one thing to teach a student English, but it is a completely different thing to teach them the experience of English. With a forward-thinking attitude, we are constantly striving to be at the forefront of the latest technology and learning methodologies in the industry. Our curriculum is structured on a blended learning model, one that is heavily e-based and fully corpora informed. In so doing, we are able to flip our classrooms, allowing our students to dictate their own education and interact with the language as they learn it. We strongly believe in providing an authentic education, one that simulates English in action, as it exists today. It is our goal as an institution to ensure that, upon completing our program, our students have reached levels of proficiency that meet or exceed CERF standards. More importantly, however, it is our goal to endow them with capability to practically apply those skills in future pursuits, whatever they may be.

starting price
$380

9 reviews

Columbia West College (CWC) is an ACCET-accredited ESL school in Los Angeles committed to providing quality English as a Second language and test preparation instruction that equips students with the English language and test-taking skills necessary to achieve their academic, professional/vocational or personal goals. CWC will: • Provide rigorous, outcome-based, context-specific instruction that exceeds students’ expectations and is relevant and applicable to their goals • Create a supportive, positive environment, including appropriate student services, that enables students to acquire English language skills in an efficient and timely manner • Enhance students’ self-efficacy in their use of English language skills to allow the confident application of their newly-acquired skills in varied settings CWC is located on the 17th floor of a 30-story office building, with convenient off-site parking. The school’s roughly 5,900 square feet are divided among 7 classrooms (with one classroom serving the dual purpose of classroom and Computer Lab), 2 administrative offices, the faculty resource/conference room, the marketing/sales office, the student lounge area, the employee break room, the records room and the reception area. Nearly all classrooms boast views of the Los Angeles skyline and are equipped with a whiteboard, a CD player, a laptop computer, an LED projector and speakers for classroom use. Students are always welcome during school hours to borrow materials from CWC’s collection of instructional and recreational books, games, CDs and DVDs to supplement their classroom instruction. Students are also always welcome to use the Computer Lab during school hours to complete homework assignments and take English proficiency practice examinations, such as the TOEFL.

starting price
$308

The Los Angeles campus is located in the most exciting state of the United States: California, where you find the richest people in the world! Our campus is vibrant, modern, and offers the latest technology. Our students enjoy all the possibilities our central location has to offer. Los Angeles is a trend-setting global metropolis with an extraordinary history and a rich cultural heritage. It’s known as the Entertainment Capital of the World and is home to renowned museums, along with 75 miles of sunny coastline. The dedicated staff from Harvest English Institute Los Angeles organizes monthly field trips and frequent outings to maximize students’ learning opportunities. The campus is easily accessible by bus, train, and cars. Our students are free to use our computer lab, student lounge, TVs, and library.

starting price
$720

2 reviews

Welcome to sunny California! Our centre is located at the Northridge campus of California State University (CSU) in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles. There are amazing facilities on the campus such as outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, swimming pool, multi games room and LA city centre is only 45 minutes away.

starting price
$770

3 reviews

This is Tamwood’s signature camp program which combines English classes and sports, creative and adventure activities, cultural exchange, and fun social events and excursions. All activities offered are instructional so campers learn new skills and improve existing skills under the organized coaching and leadership of trained Tamwood staff. Activities vary by week. The question in Los Angeles is never what to do, but where to begin. Los Angeles is home to many famous attractions - your choices include amusement parks, architectural landmarks, art museums and galleries, beaches, parks, hiking, and shopping, to name a few.

starting price
$1,701

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