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ELS
Los Angeles, USA

1886 Third Street - 91750 Los Angeles - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Students will have access to all the University of La Verne campus facilities.
  • Facilitates include on-site cafeteria, fitness center and a library.
  • Networking and career advancement.
  • E-learning platform.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.

Venue: ELS Los Angeles County is run from the campus of the University of La Verne, east of the city of Los Angeles. The city of La Verne, with its quiet and friendly charm, contrasts sharply with high energy Los Angeles. ELS English classes are attended by students from around the world, but when class is done, they all have access to the great facilities on campus: library, sports facilities, etc, making this a great location for students who want to integrate with native speakers. La Verne is bordered to the north by the foothills of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains and it has one of the lowest crime rates in the area.

Courses: ELS Los Angeles County offers a variety of English programmes, including various levels of intensity of General English, English for Executives and their American Explorer programme designed for students who want to improve their English skills part-time while exploring the nearby area and attractions.

Further studies: ELS has many partnerships with Universities and Colleges in the area, including the University of La Verne, and their programmes are designed to ensure that students can fulfill the language requirements for conditional admission.

Getting there: While there is a small airfield very close to the University, the main airport for international students is LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) which, if traffic weren’t an issue, would be under an hour away by car. But Los Angeles is notorious for its dense traffic and actual travel time can take up to 3 hours.

English Courses

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Semi-Intensive CoursePopular English course
20 lessons per week | 18 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$510$485 / week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 36
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 510 485 1,020 969 1,530 1,454 2,040 1,938 3,060 2,907 4,080 3,876 5,100 4,845 7,520 7,144 9,400 8,930 10,560 10,032 15,840 15,048
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 18 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
50 min
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Intensive Course Recommended English course
30 lessons per week | 18 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$570$542 / week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 36
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 570 542 1,140 1,083 1,710 1,625 2,280 2,166 3,420 3,249 4,560 4,332 5,700 5,415 8,480 8,056 10,600 10,070 12,000 11,400 18,000 17,100
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

Class times are as follows;
Monday to Friday: 08:30 to 12:20.
Monday to Thursday: 13:30 to 14:35 and 14:45 to 15:45.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 18 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
50 min
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American Explorer
15 lessons per week | 18 students (max)
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$450$428 / week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school ($) Our price ($) 450 428 900 855 1,350 1,283 1,800 1,710 2,250 2,138 2,700 2,565 3,150 2,993 3,600 3,420 4,050 3,848 4,500 4,275 5,040 4,788
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Starting dates
2026: 26 Jan 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 28 Dec 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 11:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 18 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
50 min
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Business
English for Executives Course
35 lessons per week | 18 students (max)
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$1,710$1,625 / week
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Price at school ($) Our price ($) 0 3,420 3,249 0 6,840 6,498 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Starting dates
2026: 26 Jan 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 28 Dec 2026

This course is 20 group lessons with other students from the school in the morning and 15 private lessons.

Course specific data
General course schedule
7 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:20
Possible course durations
2, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 18 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
50 min
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Super Intensive One-to-One 15
15 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$1,500$1,425 / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes round-trip airport transfers, medical insurance, private tuition and materials.

Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 11:20
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Super Intensive One-to-One 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$2,000$1,900 / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes round-trip airport transfers, medical insurance, private tuition and materials.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:20
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Super Intensive One-to-One 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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$3,000$2,850 / week
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Price at school ($) Our price ($) 3,000 2,850 6,000 5,700 9,000 8,550 12,000 11,400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes round-trip airport transfers, medical insurance, private tuition and materials.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:20 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:20
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for ELS include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform

Videos & Photos

  • ELS - Student Interviews1/2
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  • Cafeteria
    Cafeteria1/12
  • ELS Los Angeles
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  • Campus
    Campus 3/12
  • Library (exterior)
    Library (exterior)4/12
  • Campus Art
    Campus Art5/12
  • University Courtyard
    University Courtyard6/12
  • University of La Verne sign
    University of La Verne sign7/12
  • Grounds at ELS Los Angeles
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  • Entance Hall
    Entance Hall 9/12
  • Inside ELS Los Angeles
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  • Interior
    Interior 11/12
  • Cafe at ELS Los Angeles
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ELS

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACCETALTONAFSA
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 2% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ELS and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2009

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Gym

  • Basketball court

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 15

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Additional comment about facilities of school
ELS Los Angeles County is located on the campus of University of La Verne, giving ELS students opportunities to interact with native speakers of a similar age, whilst also giving them access to the outstanding facilities that the university offers.

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 30%
China 19%
Brazil 15%
Saudi Arabia 6%
Other nationalities 30%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 50%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 75
Throughout the year: 100
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by ELS

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
$200
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately $28 per week.
Comments about courses

Extra fees:
Student Health Insurance: USD 50 per week.
Facility Fee: USD 20 per week.

Recommended Start Dates:
26 Jan, 23 Feb, 23 Mar, 20 Apr, 18 May, 15 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 07 Sep, 05 Oct, 02 Nov, 30 Nov and 28 Dec.


Each ELS level takes 4-weeks to complete so, where possible the school recommends coming for 4, 8, 12, etc. weeks starting on a main start date (every 4-weeks). The school strongly advise against starting in the fourth week of a 4-week session.

Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 25 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 26 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Los Angeles International Airport:
$460 one way
$920 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not offered.

Adults - Paid activities

Things to do in the city:

- J. Paul Getty Center: The Getty Center contains some of the finest works of art in the world.

- Huntington Beach: It averages 340 days of sunshine a year and is home to beaches, shops, and restaurants.

- Universal Studios Hollywood®: One of the most popular attractions in the Los Angeles area, it features rides based on popular film scenes and characters.
activity possible
Basketball

Accommodation

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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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$455/ week
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Price in $ 455 910 1365 1820 2275 2730 3185 3640 4550 5460 455 200
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Supplement for minors: USD 280 (one-time).

Check-in
Sunday 9:00-21:00
Check-out
Saturday 8:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 200US$.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
45 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Access to laundry service, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
ULV Campus Residence
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Double room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
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$490/ week
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Week		 One-time fee
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Price in $ 490 980 1470 1960 2450 2940 3430 3920 4900 5880 490 200
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Students have 1 meal per day included - they can choose between breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have access to a shared kitchen in the residence for other meals or they can purchase additional meals at the university cafeterias.

Supplement for minors: USD 280 (one-time).

Check-in
Sunday 9:00-20:00
Check-out
Saturday 8:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 200US$.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room
Average distance from school
7 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
25

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from ELS have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.

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FAQ about ELS, Los Angeles

What is the best price for a course at ELS, Los Angeles?
“English courses at ELS start at 428 US$ for American Explorer course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at ELS as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Semi-Intensive Course, Intensive Course ”
Is airport pickup offered by ELS?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Los Angeles International Airport (460 US$)”
What is the number of students per class at ELS?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ELS varies from 1 (Super Intensive One-to-One 15) to 18 students (Semi-Intensive Course)”
Which countries are students of ELS from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at ELS comes from Japan with a 30% representation, followed by students from China (19%) and Brazil (15%).”
ELS offers courses for which ages?
“ELS offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of ELS

First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:15
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
ELS EDUCATION SERVICES INC | Tax registration ID: 52-0822348

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
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