• Study English in Los Angeles at one of Kaplan International's two English language schools in Los Angeles CA. A range of courses are offered at both schools to help you advance your professional or academic career.

• Find the right English language school and course in Los Angeles with Kaplan International today and achieve your language learning goals!

• Both of our Los Angeles English schools offers language courses of varying lengths and levels of intensity, with frequent start dates throughout the year.

• One of our schools is located in LA’s Westwood district (next to Beverly Hills), and the other is on Whittier College’s friendly campus (East Los Angeles area). Citizens from 84 nationalities have attended our Los Angeles ESL schools in the last year.

• Students can also personalise courses through electives and study sessions to match their language goals.

• With over 40 English schools worldwide, Kaplan International is a world leader in English language education and has been teaching English as a foreign language since 1967. Our English language schools in Los Angeles are accredited by ACCET.

• Kaplan International also has schools in Huntington Beach (Orange County) and Santa Barbara CA.

Student Review:
“The Kaplan Experience is unique in your life. The opportunity to live in a different country, learn about other cultures, improve your English and meet wonderful people made this experience the best in my life."
- Bruna, Brazil (General English student)

Quality English Language Courses:
• General English courses
• General English Academic Semester/Year
• Intensive English courses
• Intensive English Academic Semester/Year
• Business English
• Vacation English lessons
• TOEFL and Academic English

Exam Preparation Programs:
• GMAT Test preparation
• GRE Exam preparation

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2. Shepherd University, Los Angeles

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Located just 10 minutes north of Downtown Los Angeles, Shepherd University's School of English as a Secondary Language (ESL) accepts and prepares students of all levels of English ability, no matter where they are from or where they have learned English in the past. Our ESL School is uniquely designed with field trips and courses that offer the vocabulary you need to express yourself and pursue your goals in any English speaking environment – technical, professional, industrial, social, and academic.

Shepherd University was established in the heart of Los Angeles in August 1999, and has grown into a university with five schools: the School of Language Program, the School of Nursing, the School of Information of Technology, the School of Music, the School of Theology. Each of these schools offers a range of undergraduate and graduate courses to students from all over the world.

Solidly built through the pursuit of a strong and conservative policy, Shepherd University is growing rapidly, developing excellent academic programs, and creating a community of scholars and students who are attracted to mainstream American colleges and universities.

Our English as a Second Language (ESL) program encompasses 4 comprehensive categories: Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening - broken down into 5 levels:

- Beginner
- High Beginner
- Intermediate
- High Intermediate
- Advanced

We also offer 3 elective courses to help students focus on what they need to improve most to grow as an American English language learner:

- Conversation
- Speaking and Writing
- Learning at Your Own Pace (LYOP)

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3. Members Only English

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Improve your spoken English with Members Only English (MOE) - a provider of private English language tutoring in Los Angeles. Based in Koreatown, we provide one-to-one English lessons in-class or online.

MOE was founded when two highly-experienced English teachers recognized how many people in the community want and need access to English language practice and American cultural experiences outside of a classroom setting.

Our English Practice Club works to improve the conversation skills of international students from around the world.

English language tutoring in Los Angeles:

- English conversation classes: Our English Practice Club works to improve students speaking skills.
- Private English lessons: beginners to advanced
- Online English tutoring

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4. College of English Language - CEL, Santa Monica

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College of English Language - CEL is conveniently located in downtown Santa Monica in the Greater Los Angeles Area, (northwest of Los Angeles and just 20 minutes drive from Los Angeles International Airport), along the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. We offer ESL (English as a Second Language) courses for students and professionals all year long.

Our teaching philosophy is to use teaching methods that optimize your learning results. This is as a result of our experience with students at different levels of English and from all over the world.

Our ESL courses have been structured to meet the individual needs of students. We have a wide variety of courses available and students can choose the course that best fits their language level.

Classes have a maximum of 10 students per class and this allows students to be more active in class. We have a policy of "English-only", and this is enforced in and out of the classroom.

Walk to the beach after class, or take a bus to Beverly Hills or Hollywood discovering Sunset Plaza and the Walk-of-Fame, or spend the day in Universal Studios. Santa Monica is a beach city with all of the culture, events and comforts of an active metropolis.

English Language Courses for Adults:
- Basic beginner to advanced levels

General English Courses:
- Intensive (20 lessons/week)
- Intensive Plus (24 lessons/week)
- Super Intensive (30 lessons/week)

English Exam Prep:
- TOEFL
- Cambridge FCE (First)
- Cambridge CAE (Advanced)

Private English Lessons
- One-on-one lessons with a teacher

English & Surfing:
- General English classes + 4 lessons of surf per week

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5. Beverly Hills English, Los Angeles

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Beverly Hills English provides private English tutoring in Los Angeles, California. Our commitment is to your success in speaking and writing English - at school, on the job and in your daily life. Customized, one-on-one classes with an experienced instructor allow you to focus on exactly what you want to learn. Unlike large classroom situations, your own private tutor will give you the time and attention you deserve. Times are flexible, with Jake making every effort to accommodate your schedule. Sessions are held at relaxed meeting sites in the following areas: UCLA, Westwood and Brentwood. Phone and online tuition are also available.

Lead instructor, Jake Carpenter, is a native speaker and UCLA graduate. He has lived in the Los Angeles area for more than 20 years and has excelled in helping foreign students, visitors, and professionals improve their spoken and written English.

Beverly Hills English offers flexible hours and locations for private classes in these areas:

- Conversational English
- School admissions - applications and interviews
- Job interview skills
- Resume preparation
- Los Angeles life skills

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6. Nacel International, Los Angeles

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Nacel International Los Angeles is an English language school conveniently located on Wiltshire Boulevard, close to Beverly Hills on the exclusive Westside of Los Angeles, Southern California. We offer English courses to students from all around the world over the age of 17 including General English classes and exam preparation for the TOEFL, TOEIC and Cambridge exams. Our courses last from one to six weeks and are available all year round.

Our English teachers are qualified and very professional with years of teaching experience. On arrival, each student must take an English test to ensure that you are placed in the class that best suits your ability and needs. There is an average of 12 students in each class (14 in summer). A certificate will be offered at the end of the stay.

Nacel International also has English schools in San Francisco and San Diego, California; Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Boston, Massachusetts; and Manhattan in New York City.

- General English courses
- English in the UCLA University Campus
- TOEFL / TOEIC test preparation
- Cambridge exam preparation
- Homestay program

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7. Hollywood College, Los Angeles

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Located in the heart of Los Angeles CA, Hollywood College provides English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, and a high quality educational experience to each student. We provide an intensive General English program as well as TOEFL iBT exam preparation.

With our Intensive ESL program we aim to have each student acquire reading, writing, listening and speaking skills necessary to succeed in American colleges and universities. Our TOEFL preparation program focuses on preparing students to successfully improve their TOEFL score in a very short time.

It is the mission of Hollywood College to help students develop the English language skills required for their academic, professional, and social lives. Our objective is to provide highly qualified and motivated instructors who will keep students engaged in their language acquisition goals.

Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) Program:

Course levels:
- Beginning
- Intermediate 1
- Intermediate 2
- Advanced

TOEFL iBT Exam Preparation Program:

Modules include:
- Listening Comprehension
- Structure and Written Expression
- Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension
- American Idioms
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Phrasal Verbs

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8. FLS International, Los Angeles

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FLS is a leader in providing high quality English language programs to international students. Located near Los Angeles in a wonderful town named Glendora, our FLS program teaches you to speak English in the same way you learned your native language - through listening, speaking and doing.

Whether you’re looking for an Academic Year Abroad Program, a lively summer tour with surfing, study and sightseeing or a short Intensive English Program to prepare you for college entrance, FLS has the program for you. Our programs are accredited by ACCET (the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training). FLS International is authorized under United States federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.

Super Intensive English Programs; Intensive English Programs; Semi-Intensive English Programs; Specialty Tours; Business English; Private English Lessons; University Placement Program.

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9. Just English Los Angeles

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An established ESL training provider, Just English offers beginner to advanced programs for local and international students. With our four English language schools across the USA (in Los Angeles, California; Long Branch, New Jersey; and Union City and Manhattan; New York), learning English as a second language has never been so fun and unique!

The Just English Los Angeles campus is situated on Wilshire Boulevard in the Koreatown neighborhood of Central LA. Just English welcomes students from all over the world and is authorized by the U.S. government to accept international students (to issue an I-20 form for an F-1 visa application).

English Language Courses in Los Angeles:

Intensive English Program:

• Level 1: CEFR – Proficiency Level BEGINNER I, A1 (BASIC USER)
• Level 2: CEFR – Proficiency Level BEGINNER II, A1 / A2 (BASIC USER)
• Level 3: CEFR – Proficiency Level Intermediate I, A2 / B1 (BASIC/INDEPENDENT USER)
• Level 4: CEFR – Proficiency Level Intermediate II, B1 (INDEPENDENT USER)
• Level 5: CEFR – Proficiency Level High Intermediate, B2 (INDEPENDENT USER)
• Level 6: CEFR – Proficiency Level Advanced, B2-C1 (INDEPENDENT/PROFICIENT USER)

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10. Language Systems International

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Language Systems International College of English was founded in 1987 with the purpose of providing a multitude of language-related services. The primary focus is to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to international students in a communicative, student-centered environment.

Language Systems International has four locations in the Los Angeles area of Southern California: Downtown Los Angeles, Northeast Los Angeles, South Bay Los Angeles, and Orange County.

English as a Second Language Programs:
ESL Levels 1 - 7 Program (18 hrs/wk)
Conversation Program (18 hrs/wk)
Business English Program (18 hrs/wk)
Test Preparation Programs:
TOEFL ® (18 hrs/wk)
TOEIC ® (18 hrs/wk)
GMAT ®/GRE ® (18 hrs/wk)
Program Combination Options:
Option 1 (36 hrs/wk)
Option 2 (24 hrs/wk)