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Located close to Hollywood and to Beverly Hills, and just 3 km or a little under 2 miles from Santa Monica and Venice beaches, ELC Los Angeles allows you to study English in a studious setting while also taking advantage of the area’s beautiful weather.

Course description

ELC Los Angeles on Wilshire Boulevard, is located in the city's exclusive westside. It is close to Beverly Hills and Hollywood, and just two miles from Santa Monica and Venice beaches.

Pedagogy

All of the professors are certified and specialize in teaching English to non-native speakers. They are all American native English speakers.

Activities

ELC offers a variety of activities after school and on weekends for students to enjoy!
ELC center publishes a monthly excursion calendar which students receive on their first day of class. Weekday activities include outings in and around Los Angeles.

Equipment

Classes take place on the second floor of the building.
  • Minimum age : 17 years and 18 for certain programs
  • Capacity : 50 - 150 p.
  • Number of classrooms : 15
  • Services : beverage vending machines, internet access, multi-media center, student lounge
  • Environment : Town Center
  • Transportation : Bus
  • In proximity : Bars, Restaurants, Groceries
  • Leisure activities : Basketball, Cinema, Museums, Soccer, Theater, Tourist sites, Volleyball

Accreditations

  • Our advice

In the heart of Los Angeles, the English Language Center is a modern school that will give you a clear picture about life in a large American city. Plus, there is also an opportunity to study during the summer at UCLA.

  • Minimum age : 18 years
  • Course : Monday to Friday
  • National holidays : 2,16 January - 20 February - 28 May - 4 July - 3 September - 8 October - 22,23 November - 24,25 December 2012
  • Supplementary fee(s) : I-20 express mail 58 €.


Course - 20 lessons per week - Lesson Length : 50 min.
2 weekCourses start April 2012
20 group lessons of general English per week + yoga courses every afternoon Monday to Friday.
  1. Choose a type of accomodation

You have2 type(s) of possible living accomodations : homestay, hotel - claremont hotel.
  1. the duration of your living accomodations must be equal or less than the duration of your course
  2. Certian accomodations are not availavle for a minimum number of weeks:

Homestay

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The families are carefully selected by the school which recommends this mode of lodging as ideal in order to immerse yourself in American life.
  • best way to practice the language
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 60 min. by transportation
Accommodation options4 week1 week (1-3)Supplementary 1 week (5+)
single room - Half board every day - Shared bathroom808 €240 €240 €
single room - Bed & breakfast - Shared bathroom731 €221 €221 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Hotel

Claremont Hotel

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The Claremont Hotel is located in the heart of Westwood Village, close to stores, restaurants and the UCLA campus. Shared TV room. Bed linens includes, please bring your own towels. Double room available only for two people booking together.
  • Stay from Saturday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 10 min. on foot
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Accommodation options1 week
double room (1 or 2 beds) - Without meals - Private bathroom271 €
single room - Without meals - Private bathroom383 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+
  1. Optional : Transportation upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
194 €: Los Angeles International Airport - Roundtrip97 €: Los Angeles International Airport - One way

Your language travel price

English + Yoga

Study abroadtuition 2 week(s)1315 €
Study abroadMaterial fees28 €
Study abroadRegistration fees80 €
Study abroadBooking fee116 €

accomodation

Study abroadAccomodation 0 week(s)0 €
Study abroad0 extra night(s)0 €

Transportation

Study language around the world - Activa LanguagesLos Angeles International Airport 0 €
 
Total booking price1539 €
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This program combines group language courses in the morning that encourage students to interact and help a student to improve practical communication skills. The individual language classes in the afternoon allow you to concentrate on your areas of weakness and on things that interest you personally.
Los Angeles, America’s second largest city after New York, lies along the Pacific coast of southern California.
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CAE is ideal if you want to work or study abroad or if you wish to follow a career path that requires strong language skills (e.g. business, medicine or engineering).
Upon passing the exam, you will receive a certificate that indicates your language proficency, This certificate is awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This CAE certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons with their favorite sport.
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This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons with their favorite sport. You can improve your yoga skills and practice your English in a fun way. Here you will have the opportunity to study abroad and practice yoga!
Students with any level of yoga experience are welcome to join the program.
Studying abroad is something that many think about doing. Adding an international dimension to your curriculum is a great accomplishment. With an open mind and positive attitude, you will benefit every time!
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The ELC Summer English Program at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) gives the individual the opportunity to live on a beautiful American campus while studying English with ELC.This program is offered only during July and August.
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Courses taking place during the bank holidays indicated below will be neither made up nor paid off.
This program provides students with the opportunity to study English in the morning, and to participate in particular activities in the afternoon. This is a specialized interest program that allows participants to focus on something that truly interests them, such as cinema and film.
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This is an association of professionals that promotes student and university exchanges with the United States. The members of NAFSA carry out these goals to develop an international education.
This program is recommended for those who wish to learn a language and also be able to do other activities. Improve your communication skills through application in a variety of everyday situations. This course enables you to improve your grammatical knowledge, your vocabulary and your pronunciation.
The standard general language course is suitable for those who want to learn or improve a language, while having the opportunity to practice it everyday in the country where it is spoken.
This program offers personalized teaching in individual language courses in order to accomplish specified goals in a short amount of time.
This is the perfect option for those who have certain goals or a time limit. It is particularly useful for professionals who would like to prepare for a presentation, negotiations or a trip abroad. This is a tailor-made course in which you may evolve at your own pace and work at your own level.
This program allows you to perfect your English, while also preparing for the TOEFL. The TOEFL test measures the ability of non-native English speakers to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings.

You will take the standard language class in the morning and test preparation classes in the afternoon.
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Intensive English course in small group for adults ages 50 and up. There is a guided sightseeing tour of London in the afternoon and optional weekend excursions.
The FCE indicates level of English proficency and practical use in clerical, secretarial and managerial jobs in many industries, particularly tourism, where contact with English speakers is required. Successful candidates must have the ability to handle routine letters and telephone inquiries.
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