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CEL College of English Language Santa MonicaLos Angeles, USA

From 340US$ per week
3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Overall school rating of CEL College of English Language Santa Monica, Los Angeles
Ranked #5 of 26 English schools in Los Angeles
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

What we like about the school
  • Great location only 3 blocks from the beach.
  • City tour and orientation for new students.
  • Rooftop terrace
What we dislike about the school
  • Course material is an extra fee per week.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: CEL College of English Language Santa Monica Los Angeles is located in the iconic Californian city of Santa Monica, USA. The school is housed a short distance from many amenities, supermarkets and restaurants, ensuring students have all they need within easy reach. There are also several sites of interest nearby, including the History Museum of Santa Monica, Downtown Santa Monica, an array of shops and commercial centres, and the Santa Monica Beachfront.

Course selection: The school offers a fantastic range of English courses, with something suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General English courses taught over various schedules and intensities, students can also take the Academic Year programme and Exam Preparation (TOEFL). Please note that some exam courses have specific start dates and course durations.

Accommodation: CEL Santa Monica offers a range of options for accommodation, with homestay and shared apartment facilities subject to availability throughout the year.

Social and Cultural: As well as being the well known home to the origins of skateboarding, Santa Monica is also a big cultural centre for the arts, including music, and has many sites of interest for students to visit and enjoy. Such sights within walking distance of the school include Santa Monica Pier, Dogtown and Santa Monica beach. Attractions a short 25-minute ride on public transport include Venice Beach and Venice Beach skatepark.
  • The language school CEL College of English Language Santa Monica was founded in Los Angeles, USA in 2008.
  • Legal name / parent company: College of English Language Inc.
  • Tax registration ID: 26-3813124
  • Abbreviated name of school: CEL Los Angeles

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Exam Preparation
Language Plus Activity

Information for all courses offered by CEL College of English Language Santa Monica

Comments about courses

Optional health insurance: USD 4 per day.
Course change fee: USD 75.
College/University counseling fee: USD 500.

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 10 US$ per week.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 85 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 27 May 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • 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 at first day of classes
Note: All courses offered by CEL College of English Language Santa Monica, Los Angeles can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • Exploring
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  • Hollywood sign in Los Angeles
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  • Enjoying Los Angeles
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  • Santa Monica beach
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CEL College of English Language Santa Monica (CEL)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPALTOQESEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalCEA, English USA
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)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at CEL College of English Language Santa Monica and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Lounge

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 8
    Paid parking (<500m)

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 120
Throughout the year: 90
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 26 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Los Angeles International Airport:
150 US$ one way
300 US$ return (both ways)
More information about airports around Los Angeles and how to get from the airport to Los Angeles on your own here on our Los Angeles page.

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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
75 US$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Ice Hockey
Music
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Accommodation

Ratings of CEL College of English Language Santa Monica compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 CEL College of English Language Santa Monica Los AngelesAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Homestay0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Questions and answers about CEL College of English Language Santa Monica

  • The Student House is a luxury hostel-style accommodation, great for anyone who is looking for a creative and social atmosphere. If a student is looking for a more quiet accommodation with more private space, one of our Shared Apartments might be the better option since it's a maximum of 4 students per apartment.
    Ashlyn Bateman, Housing and Admissions Coordinator, DSO from College of English Language - Nov 28, 2023

FAQ about CEL College of English Language Santa Monica,

  • English courses at CEL College of English Language Santa Monica start at 340 US$ for Academic Year 24 course with 24 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of College of English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Los Angeles International Airport (150 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at College of English varies from 12 students (General English 23) to 12 students (General English 23)
  • 100% of teachers at CEL College of English Language Santa Monica hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at CEL College of English Language Santa Monica comes from Japan with a 20% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (14%) and Brazil (8%).
  • CEL College of English Language Santa Monica offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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