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EC English
Santa Monica, USA

401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200 - 90401 Santa Monica - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free language workshops.
  • Welcome party.
  • Santa Monica is one of the top destinations our students liked most
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

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

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 23
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
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

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!

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:30 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:15 - 12:45
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: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 23
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
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
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.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
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: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 23
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
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus lessons three days per week.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
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: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 23
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
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
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.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
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: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 23
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
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
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.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:30 - 12:45
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: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 24 36 48
Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 9480 9006 14220 13509 18960 18012
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
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.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
24, 36, 48 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 24 36 48
Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 10080 9576 15120 14364 20160 19152
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus lessons three days per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
24, 36, 48 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 24 36 48
Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 10560 10032 15840 15048 21120 20064
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
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.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
24, 36, 48 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Work & Study
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (US$) Our price (US$) -- -- -- 1680 1596 2100 1995 2520 2394 2940 2793 3360 3192 3780 3591 4200 3990 4800 4560
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
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.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:30 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:15 - 12:45
Possible course durations
4-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Business
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
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
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student. Conditions: - Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course. - Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Offer for returning students: - If you enroll in another course at EC English, you will get: 1-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 20 off, 12-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 240 off, 20-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 400 off, 24-week course: USD/EUR/GBP 480 off. It can be combined with other active promotions . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2025.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
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.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 30 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min

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

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Student opinions about EC English, Santa Monica

5.0
Overall school rating of
EC English, Santa Monica
1 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 
Facilities
5.0 
Social activities
1.0 
Organisation
5.0 
Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 
Value for money
5.0 
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers very professional and their methods to teach.”
“No cultural activities, no gathering activities after the classes.”
Insider tip: “Los Angeles is an enormous city even though the public transport, metro and buses are pretty good. Students have to be careful.”
Details of the review
Other comments: It is a good school with great teachers and staff.
Course: General English 20 [Inglés] - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2023 by Maria De Las Mercedes Palma Blas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

EC English (EC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
AAIEPACCETALTOSEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
15% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
53% male / 47% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
EC English operated previously under the name
CES Embassy English
Year of school foundation
2017

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

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 19%
Saudi Arabia 16%
Switzerland 16%
Japan 16%
Korea 12%
Italy 4%
Other nationalities 17%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 6.0606060606061%
18-24 years 67.676767676768%
25-34 years 17.171717171717%
35-50 years 8.0808080808081%
>50 years 1.010101010101%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 30
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses In summer: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 23 years

Information for all courses offered by EC English

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
170.00 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.
Comments about courses

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.



Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 155 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
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.
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 an online form.
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:
165 US$ one way
330 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Los Angeles International Airport.

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
 Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Basic Writing Class.
- Games Night.
- Sunday Experience for new students.
- Pronunciation Class.
- Beach Volleyball.
- Movie Night.

Adults - Paid activities

- Las Vegas Weekend Tour.
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Video about leisure activities at EC English Santa Monica
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Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Accommodation

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in US$ 350 700 1050 1400 1750 2100 2450 2800 3500 4200 350 95
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
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 95US$.
Price extra night
60 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
45 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in US$ 420 840 1260 1680 2100 2520 2940 3360 4200 5040 420 95
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
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 95US$.
Price extra night
70 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
45 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in US$ 310 620 930 1240 1550 1860 2170 2480 3100 3720 310 95
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
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 95US$.
Price extra night
55 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
45 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in US$ 350 700 1050 1400 1750 2100 2450 2800 3500 4200 350 95
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
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 95US$.
Price extra night
60 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
45 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in US$ 445 890 1335 1780 2225 2670 3115 3560 4450 5340 445 95
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
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 95US$.
Price extra night
75 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
45 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
18
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 US$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in US$ -- -- -- 2080 2600 3120 3640 4160 5200 6240 520 95
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday 14:00-22:00
Check-out
Saturday 11:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of 350US$ is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
Price extra night
90 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Distance from school
10 minutes walking.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 US$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in US$ -- -- -- 3820 4775 5730 6685 7640 9550 11460 955 95
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday 11:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of 350US$ is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
Price extra night
160 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
10 minutes walking.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 40 US$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in US$ -- 820 1230 1640 2050 2460 2870 3280 4100 4920 410 95
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday 17:00-22:00
Check-out
Saturday 11:00-14:00
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 95US$.
Price extra night
70 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 US$
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in US$ -- 1240 1860 2480 3100 3720 4340 4960 6200 7440 620 95
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday 17:00-22:00
Check-out
Saturday 11:00-14:00
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 95US$.
Price extra night
105 US$ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 US$

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FAQ about EC English, Santa Monica

What is the best price for a course at EC English, Santa Monica?
“English courses at EC English start at 376 US$ for Academic Semester / Year 24 course with 24 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by EC English?
“The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of EC English”
Is airport pickup offered by EC English?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Los Angeles International Airport (165 US$)”
Which countries are students of EC English from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Brazil with a 19% representation, followed by students from Japan (16%) and Switzerland (16%).”
EC English offers courses for which ages?
“EC English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of EC English

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Students should arrive at 10:00
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Tax registration ID: 45-2074119

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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
80 US$
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.
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