EC English Santa Monica, USA
- Free language workshops.
- Welcome party.
- Santa Monica is one of the top destinations our students liked most
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Special Offers
- Offer!Vacation English 20
- Offer!General English 24
- Offer!General English 30
- Offer!English for Work
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 24
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 30
- Offer!General English 20 + One-to-One Lessons
- Offer!General English 26
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 26
- Offer!General Internship + Virtual Internship
Location: EC English Santa Monica is located in the popular and vibrant city of Santa Monica, USA. The school is housed in downtown Santa Monica, surrounded by attractions, shops, restaurants, cafés and within walking distance of the famous Santa Monica Beach. Situated within Los Angeles county, students have many excursions and activities available to them, ensuring a unique and memorable experience whilst reaching their language goals with EC Santa Monica. The school is within a 25-minute drive of LAX International Airport, enabling arrivals and departures to be made with ease.
School facilities: The school's facilities are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classrooms. All classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment. The school's facilities include a computer lab, a library, a lounge area and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise.
Course selection: Course selection offers something for students of all levels. In addition to General English programmes taught over various schedules and intensities, the school offers Academic Semester or Year programmes and English for Work.
Accommodation: EC English Santa Monica can provide accommodation in local homestay families and Residences, ensuring that students have all they need throughout their time in the city.
What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.
School chain: EC English schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.
The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.
English Courses
Vacation English 20
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from420US$399US$ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 420 399 | 840 798 | 1260 1197 | 1680 1596 | 2100 1995 | 2520 2394 | 2940 2793 | 3360 3192 | 4200 3990 | 4800 4560 | 9200 8740 |
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:15 - 12:45
General English 24
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from475US$452US$ / week More

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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 475 452 | 950 903 | 1425 1354 | 1900 1805 | 2375 2257 | 2850 2708 | 3325 3159 | 3800 3610 | 4750 4513 | 5100 4845 | 9775 9287 |
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 4 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus lessons two days per week.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
General English 2626 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from485US$461US$ / week More
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 485 461 | 970 922 | 1455 1383 | 1940 1843 | 2425 2304 | 2910 2765 | 3395 3226 | 3880 3686 | 4850 4608 | 5340 5073 | 10235 9724 |
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus lessons three days per week.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
General English 3030 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from535US$509US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 535 509 | 1070 1017 | 1605 1525 | 2140 2033 | 2675 2542 | 3210 3050 | 3745 3558 | 4280 4066 | 5350 5083 | 5880 5586 | 11270 10707 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
General English 20 + One-to-One Lessons22 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from730US$694US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 730 694 | 1460 1387 | 2190 2081 | 2920 2774 | 3650 3468 | 4380 4161 | 5110 4855 | 5840 5548 | 7300 6935 | 8520 8094 | 16330 15514 |
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Private lessons are 60 minutes long.
Students can book additional one-to-one lessons for USD 155 each.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Academic Semester / Year 2424 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from395US$376US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 9480 9006 | 14220 13509 | 18960 18012 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus lessons two days per week.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Academic Semester / Year 2626 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from420US$399US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10080 9576 | 15120 14364 | 20160 19152 |
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus lessons three days per week.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Academic Semester / Year 3030 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from440US$418US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10560 10032 | 15840 15048 | 21120 20064 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
General Internship + Virtual Internship20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from420US$399US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | -- | -- | -- | 1680 1596 | 2100 1995 | 2520 2394 | 2940 2793 | 3360 3192 | 3780 3591 | 4200 3990 | 4800 4560 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The price listed includes ONLY the General English 20 course. Please, not there's a Virtual Internships Placement Fee of USD 1300.
Internship duration: From 4 to 16 weeks (minimum 120 hours).
If not combining with an EC language course, a level test fee of USD 75 will also apply.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:30 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:15 - 12:45
English for Work 24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from475US$452US$ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) | 475 452 | 950 903 | 1425 1354 | 1900 1805 | 2375 2257 | 2850 2708 | 3325 3159 | 3800 3610 | 4275 4062 | 4750 4513 | 5100 4845 |
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course includes general English lessons and English for work lessons. These lessons focus on teaching the student skills for working in an English-speaking environment. This includes negotiations, management, HR, branding, promotional strategies, project management, business ethics, giving presentations and preparing for interviews. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally there will be 5 weekly progress tests, 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports, and an exit test.
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Morning: 8:30 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:30
Our prices for EC English include
- 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
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Student opinions about EC English, Santa Monica
EC English, Santa Monica
Details of the review
EC English (EC)
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Free parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 20
- Number of public PC workstations: 30
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Brazil | 19% |
Saudi Arabia | 16% |
Switzerland | 16% |
Japan | 16% |
Korea | 12% |
Italy | 4% |
Other nationalities | 17% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 6.0606060606061% |
18-24 years | 67.676767676768% |
25-34 years | 17.171717171717% |
35-50 years | 8.0808080808081% |
>50 years | 1.010101010101% |
Information for all courses offered by EC English
Students under 18 must book homestay accommodation, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements.
High season fee not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.
Additional fees:
- Bank transfer fee: USD 35.
- Student insurance (optional) up to 69 years of age: USD 20 (per week).
- US Priority International Mail: USD 40.
- Course material:
From 1 to 11 weks: USD 10 per week,
From 12 to 23 weeks: USD 120.
Courses of 24 weeks or more: USD 140.
Classes are offered every day in the mornings. Exact schedules will vary depending on season and course booked.
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
330 US$ return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Games Night.
- Sunday Experience for new students.
- Pronunciation Class.
- Beach Volleyball.
- Movie Night.
Adults - Paid activities
- Disneyland Day Trip.
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
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350 US$/ week Show more

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 95 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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420 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 420 | 840 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 2940 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 420 | 95 |
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Homestay Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
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310 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 310 | 620 | 930 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 2170 | 2480 | 3100 | 3720 | 310 | 95 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
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Homestay Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
350 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 95 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
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Homestay - under 18
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
445 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | 445 | 890 | 1335 | 1780 | 2225 | 2670 | 3115 | 3560 | 4450 | 5340 | 445 | 95 |
Price per person
Santa Monica Downtown Shared Apartment Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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520 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 3640 | 4160 | 5200 | 6240 | 520 | 95 |
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Santa Monica Downtown Shared Apartment Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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955 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 3820 | 4775 | 5730 | 6685 | 7640 | 9550 | 11460 | 955 | 95 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Westwood Apartments Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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410 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | -- | 820 | 1230 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 2870 | 3280 | 4100 | 4920 | 410 | 95 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Westwood Apartments Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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620 US$/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in US$ | -- | 1240 | 1860 | 2480 | 3100 | 3720 | 4340 | 4960 | 6200 | 7440 | 620 | 95 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
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By taking a General English course with EC Santa Monica, you are committing to a programme of 20 classes per week (15 hours total). You will be assigned to a group that represents your level of English, and you can expect to give equal attention to all four pillars of language learning: Speaking, Writing, Listening and Reading.
Get ready to make plenty of new connections, as EC’s classes are attended mainly by international students, who are usually looking for some new friends in Santa Monica. This is a city full of trendy areas and neighbourhoods to get involved in whenever you're not studying!