EC Los Angeles – General English

Age Group: 16 years+
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: All levels
20 English lessons per week (15 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 14 weeks per level
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday

366
EC Los Angeles – Semi-Intensive Courses

Age Group: 16 years+
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: All levels
24 English lessons per week (18 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 12 weeks per level
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday

392
EC Los Angeles – Intensive Courses

Age Group: 16 years+
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: All levels
30 English lessons per week (22, 5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 10 weeks per level
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday

400
EC Los Angeles – English for Work

Age Group: 16 years+
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: Pre-Intermediate +
20 lessons of General English + 10 English for Work (22,5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 1-10 weeks
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday

464
EC Los Angeles – Academic English

Age Group: 16 years+
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: Intermediate +
20 lessons of General English + 10 Academic English (22,5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 1-10 weeks
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday

464
EC Los Angeles – Academic Semester/ Year

Age Group: 16 years+
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: All levels
24 lessons (18 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 24 weeks +
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday
Assessment: An entry language test on the first day; 5 weekly progress tests and reports; Exit test on the last day
A certificate of achievement on completion

8256
EC Los Angeles – Intensive Academic Semester/ Year

Age Group: 16 years+
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: All levels
30 lessons (22,5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: 24 weeks +
Starting Dates 2020: year-round / every Monday
Assessment: An entry language test on the first day; 5 weekly progress tests and reports; Exit test on the last day
A certificate of achievement on completion

9096
EC Los Angeles – Exam Preparation Courses

Age Group: 16 years+
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Level: see the table above
30 lessons (22,5 hours/ week, 1 lesson - 45 minutes)
Duration: recommended course - a minimum of 4 weeks
Starting Dates 2020: every Monday

366
EC Los Angeles – One-to-One Courses

Age Group: 16 years+
Level: All levels
min 2 lessons per week
Starting Dates 2020: year-round
Price per lesson: EUR 85

850
EC Los Angeles – Global Pathways Programme

Age Group: 16 years+
Group Size: 12 – max 15 students
Minimum Level: Upper-Intermediate, if required, you can take the General English Course to reach Upper-Intermediate.
Semi-Intensive program - includes 24 lessons, comprised of 20 lessons of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), plus 4 individual English lessons for Academic Purposes Workshops.
Intensive program - includes 30 lessons, comprised of 20 lessons of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), plus 4 lessons of English for Academic Purposes Workshop, and 6 lessons of any elective classes offered by EC Toronto or EC Vancouver.
Duration: 14 weeks per level
Start Date: every 5 weeks

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Welcome to the EC family! EC Schools are very prestigious language centres of the English language which has gained an impeccable worldwide reputation for its wide range of courses and the high level of tuition. The schools are situated only in English-speaking countries in the best locations: the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Malta, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The company has grown from a single school to a global chain. Now EC is a leader in comprehensive education. Its motto is to inspire students, empower, share knowledge and create success. All the schools are accredited by the leading associations in their respective countries and are members of major international organisations. EC English Schools has received numerous awards and prizes in the educational industry such as the ST Star Chain School Award, the UK’s Customer Experience Silver Star Award (in 2016) and the Star Innovation Award (in 2009 and 2010).
EC English Schools are famous for their Orange Carpet Experience. Each student is considered to be a VIP person. On your first day in EC, you will walk inside the school on an orange carpet that the staff roll out just for you. This is a welcome gesture.
The variety of language courses, ideal learning environment, modern teaching equipment, multiple cultural and sports activities and comfortable accommodation attract students from all over the world. Its flexible course programme offers the most suitable English course for your personal needs. EC Schools create a perfect atmosphere in which everyone can develop their skills.


LOCATION


The USA is one of the EC School locations. You can choose between seven cities: Boston, New York, Washington, DC, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles or Miami.
The city is surrounded by mountain ranges, forests and beautiful beaches along the Pacific Ocean.
EC School in Los Angeles is situated in Santa Monica just a few minutes’ walk from the beach.


MAJOR SIGHTS NEARBY


Los Angeles is one of the top destinations in the USA. The city has many famous sights, such as Universal Studios Theme Park. There you will find an exciting movie and TV-themed rides and sets such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Simpsons, Transformers, the Jurassic World and others.
A must-see place in LA is Hollywood. Don’t lose your chance to visit the hillside Hollywood sign, Hollywood Boulevard, the Walk of Fame and the Chinese Theatre.
Griffith Park is the first state park in California where you can go to the Los Angeles Zoo, the Griffith Observatory, a planetarium and a Greek theatre.
A world-famous attraction Disneyland is located just outside Los Angeles.
Los Angeles has many marvellous museums, such as the LA Country Museum of Art, California Science Center, the Getty Museum.
Los Angeles offers plenty of opportunities for sunbathing and surfing. A common beach destination is the Santa Monica Pier.
On weekends, you can travel to neighbouring cities to see its highlights: San Diego, San Francisco, Las Vegas or Yosemite.


AVAILABLE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMES


The highly qualified staff organises engaging cultural and leisure time activities to entertain you after classes and at the weekend. Students are offered to take part in multiple excursions, a large number of school events where you can practice your language skills. Each programme is well organised. There is no time to be bored. Several entertainments and sports activities are provided for students.

  • Sports: surfing, football, baseball, tennis, volleyball
  • Creative activities: workshops
  • Cultural activities: thematic excursions, weekend trips
Facilities:
  • 21 classrooms
  • 29 student computers
  • 225 capacity
  • Group size: 12 – 15 students
  • IWBs throughout
  • Prayer room
  • IT Suite
  • Student lounge
  • Self-study area
Included:
  • Certificate of achievement
  • Access to EC Online upon booking
  • Online Placement Test
  • Orange Carpet Experience
  • Welcome activity
  • Coursebooks
  • English language workshops and activities
  • Social and cultural programmes
  • Conversation partners (courses eight weeks+)
  • All Intensive 24 weeks+ courses include the option of joining an exam preparation course
  • Internet access
  • Extra: Accommodation placement fee: € 80
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