English Language Center (ELC) UCLA Los Angeles
Description of English Language Center (ELC) UCLA Los Angeles
- Year of foundation: 1978
- Location: Los Angeles, USA
- Age: From 11 years old
- Language of instruction: English
- Type of training: mixed
- Small educational groups
- Educational programs:
- Basic English courses (intensive, semi-intensive, individual, combined);
- Exam preparation courses;
- Academic programs;
- Business English courses;
- English + programs;
- 50+ program;
- Summer campus adult camp;
- Summer camp for children;
- Winter camp for children.
- Accommodation:
- Host family;
- Apartments;
- Student hostel.
English Language Center Los Angeles is one of the best centers for learning English in the USA: it has been operating since 1978 and accepts students from all over the world. At the moment, the center offers a variety of courses:
- Basic English courses (intensive, semi-intensive, individual, combined);
- Exam Preparation Courses;
- Academic programs;
- Business English courses;
- Programs English +;
- 50+ program;
- Summer campus camp for adults;
- Summer and winter camp for children.
Each course of the school is carefully designed and taught exclusively by highly qualified specialists. During the training the teachers apply different methods and look for an individual approach to each student. All specialists of the school have academic degrees.
The English Language Center is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educational Institutions for Continuing Education and Advanced Studies (ACCET) and is a member of prestigious organizations such as:
- International Association of Language Schools (IALC);
- American Association of Intensive English Language Programs (English USA);
- Association of International Teachers (NAFSA).
The building of the center is located in the fashionable Los Angeles Westwood Village, located near Beverly Hills and Hollywood and just four miles from the beaches of Santa Monica and Venice. Some classes take place on the campus of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).
Los Angeles is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Being here, international students of the center have unlimited possibilities for organizing a variety of leisure activities. Thousands of companies, world-famous museums, the best educational institutions of the country and the world are concentrated in the city. A huge number of people of different cultures and nationalities mix in the city into one "pot" and enrich the spiritual world of each other. The city traditionally has a large percentage of people in the creative professions. All this combined with the incredible beauty of nature makes Los Angeles an ideal place for study and living.
After attending the English Language Center Los Angeles, you will not only improve your level of English, but will also be one step closer to your cherished goal!
Programs and prices, tuition fees in English Language Center (ELC) UCLA Los Angeles
Quick overview:
- Age: from 11 to 17 years old;
- Periods of the educational program: from June 24 to August 12;
- Duration: minimum 2 weeks;
- Level: from the beginner.
The Summer School for Children program is based on the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and gives students a unique opportunity to live and learn English in an English-speaking environment on the campus of the world famous university. Children and adolescents are grouped in two age groups - 11-13 years and 14-17 years, and also in groups according to the level of language proficiency. Students are accommodated in the university hostel.
The program of the summer camp is specially designed in such a way as to combine the lessons of the English and active extracurricular program. On weekdays (Monday to Friday), a half-day student is engaged in English - they are taught one 80-minute and two 60-minute classes. The other half of the day, children devote extra-curricular activities, choosing one of the available programs:
- a classical program;
- a program to familiarize themselves with the University of California;
- a special program at the University of California (in this case, film production training).
On weekends students attend various excursions.
Contact the specialists to determine the cost of the program.
About the educational course:
- Age: from 17 years old;
- Dates: July - August;
- Duration:from 1 week;
- Educational groups: 9-10 (maximum 12);
- Level: starting from Intermediate.
Educational program begins every Monday of all weeks of July and August. Students are engaged in the program of one of the courses to choose from:
- General English Courses;
- TOEFL Preparation Course (this course is taught in the main campus of the center);
- English Plus Programs.
Program intensity: 20, 24 or 30 lessons (lesson for 50 minutes). Students are accommodated on the campus of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Students of the center use all the possibilities of the university campus on a par with his students. This gives them an excellent opportunity to adapt to the lifestyle of the university and the American education system.
Contact the specialists to determine the cost of the program.
Accommodation, meals, prices
English Language Center (ELC) Los Angeles offers its students a choice of 4 accommodation options: host family, apartments, student hostel or individual accommodation. Characteristics of accommodation:
- Host family:
- Available: year-round;
- Age: from 18 years old;
- Apartments of host families are located near the educational center (30-60 minutes by public transport);
- Arrival on Saturday before the start of the course, departure on Saturday after the end of the course;
- Separate room;
- Shared Bathroom;
- High speed internet;
- 2 types of food: only breakfast or breakfast and dinner (to choose from).
- Apartments (The Los Angeles apartments):
- Available: year-round;
- Age: from 16 years old;
- The apartments are located on Ashton Avenue near the educational center (5 minutes on foot);
- Arrival on Saturday before the start of the course, departure on Saturday after the end of the course;
- Single or double occupancy;
- Shared Bathroom;
- Shared kitchen;
- Laundry;
- Pool;
- Round-the-clock security;
- High speed internet.
- Student hostel:
- Located on the campus of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA);
- Available from June 24th to August 19th;
- Age: from 17 years old;
- Arrival on Saturday before the start of the course, departure on Saturday after the end of the course;
- Single or double occupancy;
- Fully equipped rooms;
- Daily cleaning of premises;
- Laundries on each floor;
- Shared Bathroom;
- 2 types of food: only breakfast or breakfast and dinner (optional);
- 10 minutes walk to the center's auditoriums located on campus of the university;
- 7 minutes by bus to the main building of the center in Westwood (Westwood Village);
- Recreation rooms, student center;
- Fitness Centre;
- 24-hour security and reception;
- High speed internet.
If desired, students can choose an individual type of accommodation - for example, a hotel or apartment. For consultation on all issues of individual accommodation, please contact our specialists.
Subjects, specialties
Activities English Language Center (ELC) UCLA Los Angeles
During the training each student can find himself a huge number of classes at any taste. Los Angeles provides unlimited opportunities for recreation and entertainment. Students attend:
- Beaches;
- Clubs;
- Restaurants;
- Sporting events;
- Musical concerts, performances;
- Museums;
- Theatrical productions;
- Sightseeing tours on the history and sights of the city;
- Sightseeing trips to the cities of Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Francisco and Las Vegas;
- Excursions to Universal Studios and Disneyland;
- Shopping tours.
Students are also actively involved in various sports. Of particular interest, of course, is surfing and other types of water sports:
- Swimming;
- Surfing;
- Sunbathing;
- Golf;
- Boating;
- Tennis;
- Baseball;
- Football;
- Basketball.
For some courses, the center has an exclusive program of events.
Programs "English +" depending on the type provide:
- Surfing. Active surfing with experienced coaches;
- Hollywood. Visiting Hollywood with excursions, participation in master classes and meetings with specialists;
- Tennis. Individual lessons with experienced trainers;
- Photo art. Learning the art of digital photography;
- Yoga. Unlimited number of group yoga classes, consultations with masters of yoga.
"50+ program" includes:
- Workdays activities:
- Santa Monica - beach, pier, embankment;
- Hollywood;
- Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive;
- Farmers' Market;
- Drive to Santa Barbara.
- Weekend tours:
- Visiting the historic Santa Barbara
- Shopping in Camarillo stores.
Summer camp for children:
- Activities from the University of California (UCLA) (to choose from one of the programs):
- The classical program: It consists of a combination of cultural, sporting, excursion activities and shopping tours;
- University Readiness Program: College Preparation Workshop, University Campus Tours, and Academic Skills Seminars;
- Special program: Film Explorer - participation in film production with writing, acting, directing and editing, as well as creating your own film.
- Evening activities:
- Baseball;
- Dance party;
- Bowling;
- Talent show;
- Sport activities;
- Night of the cinema;
- Shopping.
- Excursions on weekends:
- Beach party;
- Disneyland;
- Universal Studio;
- Amusement park;
- Drive to Santa Barbara.
Winter camp for children:
- After-dinner activities:
- Hollywood Walk of Fame;
- Farmers' Market;
- Santa Monica Beach;
- Table tennis;
- Venice Beach;
- Pizza and movies;
- Bowling.
- Evening activities and Saturday:
- Participation in the life of the host family.
- Excursions on weekends:
- Disneyland;
- Universal Studio;
- Amusement park;
- Drive to Santa Barbara.
Advantages
- Wide range of training programs;
- Exceptionally highly qualified staff;
- Carefully designed training programs;
- Unique methods of education;
- The Center is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educational Institutions for Continuing Education and Advanced Studies (ACCET);
- Equipping the center to the highest standards;
- Los Angeles is one of the best cities in the world.
Facilities and equipment at English Language Center (ELC) UCLA Los Angeles
The complex of the center "Westwood Village" is equipped in the best way. On the territory of the complex are:
- 24 educational classrooms;
- Lounges;
- Tutoring hall;
- Computer classes;
- Student hall;
- Cafe;
- High-speed internet.
All the center's auditoriums are spacious and bright, with fully equipped workplaces. Students can always take a break from classes and stroll along the nearby park and surrounding area.
The Center also uses the campus premises of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). Here students can live in a hostel (in summer) and also enjoy all the facilities:
- The audience;
- Library;
- Computer centers;
- Fitness centers;
- Cafe, dining room;
- Sports grounds;
- Hostel.
Admission dates and extra charges
Courses are held all year round. To clarify the dates / availability of the course you are interested in, contact our specialists.
Adult Summer Campus Program: contact our specialists to determine the cost of the programs.
Please note that there are some additional fees not included in tuition fee:
- Registration fee;
- Consular fee of the Embassy;
- Compulsory medical insurance;
- Educational deposit;
- Custody and registration at the agency;
- Initial testing of the level of knowledge.
Extras:
- Application fee 175 USD
- Transfer (return) 335 USD
- Study materials 50 USD
- Visa fees
- Flight tickets
- Medical insurance
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
- Application form;
- English Language Test;
- The level of English to participate in most courses: any, from the initial;
- The English language level for the exam preparation programs and the campus summer campus program for adults: from Intermediate.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about English Language Center (ELC) UCLA Los Angeles
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
