LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine Los Angeles, USA
2301 Dupont Dr. Suite 200 - 92612 Los Angeles - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Location: LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine is an English language school located in Irvine, Los Angeles, USA. Irvine has many sites of natural beauty and is within a 60-minute journey of the coast and Newport Beach, in the municipality of Los Angeles. There are many shops, amenities, eateries and supermarkets surrounding the area of the school.
Getting around: LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine is around a 120-minute journey via public transport from the centre of LA and an hour's journey from the Newport Beach area. Bus and train services are readily available within walking distance of the school's front doors.
School facilities: These large and spacious academic facilities hold everything a student may need in terms of space, material and equipment. The school facilities include a cafe, a computer lab, a garden, free parking, self-study areas and much more. The school also provides free after-class language learning software to all students. Most classrooms have great natural light. All classrooms have electronic whiteboards, heating and air conditioning.
Social and cultural: Irvine is a city developed and created by the Irvine Company since the 1960s. Today it has many features and attributes for students to enjoy, including Irvine National Park, The Orange County Zoo, the Orange County Museum of Art and more. Trips to the nearby Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and the city of Los Angeles are also readily available every day of the week.
Course selection: The school provides traditional English courses for the development of students of all levels. In addition to General English programmes, the school also specialises in University Pathway and Business English courses.
English Courses
General Language
English as a Second Language 18 - Morning
18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$195$186 / week More
English as a Second Language 18 - Morning
18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$195$186 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 740 703 | 925 879 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,295 1,231 | 1,480 1,406 | 1,850 1,758 | 2,220 2,109 | 4,218 4,008 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 05 Jan 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 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: 9:00 - 13:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Core Class - Part-time10 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$120$114 / week More
Core Class - Part-time
10 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$120$114 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 120 114 | 240 228 | 360 342 | 400 380 | 500 475 | 600 570 | 700 665 | 800 760 | 900 855 | 1,000 950 | 1,200 1,140 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 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: 11:00 - 13:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Elective Class - Part-time8 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$110$105 / week More
Elective Class - Part-time
8 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$110$105 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 110 105 | 220 209 | 330 314 | 380 361 | 475 452 | 570 542 | 665 632 | 760 722 | 855 813 | 950 903 | 1,140 1,083 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 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: 9:00 - 10:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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English for Academic Purposes 18 - Morning18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$195$186 / week More
English for Academic Purposes 18 - Morning
18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$195$186 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 740 703 | 925 879 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,295 1,231 | 1,480 1,406 | 1,850 1,758 | 2,220 2,109 | 4,218 4,008 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 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: 9:00 - 13:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
English as a Second Language 18 - Evening18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$195$186 / week More
English as a Second Language 18 - Evening
18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$195$186 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 740 703 | 925 879 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,295 1,231 | 1,480 1,406 | 1,850 1,758 | 2,220 2,109 | 4,218 4,008 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 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:
Afternoon: 17:30 - 21:55 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
English for Academic Purposes 18 - Evening18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$195$186 / week More
English for Academic Purposes 18 - Evening
18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$195$186 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 740 703 | 925 879 | 1,110 1,055 | 1,295 1,231 | 1,480 1,406 | 1,850 1,758 | 2,220 2,109 | 4,218 4,008 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 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:
Afternoon: 17:30 - 21:55 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Business
Business English Intensive 18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$145$138 / week More
Business English Intensive
18 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$145$138 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 145 138 | 290 276 | 435 414 | 550 523 | 688 654 | 825 784 | 963 915 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,238 1,177 | 1,375 1,307 | 1,513 1,438 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 05 Oct 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 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: 13:40 - 17:35
Afternoon: 17:55 - 21:55 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine 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 Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
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LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine
- Accreditations and Quality seals
Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM)- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1982
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Garden
Student support desk
Self-study areas
Business centre
Table tennis
Printer for student use
Copy machine
Free WIFI
Free parking
Free water dispenser
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 25
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 15% |
| Vietnam | 9% |
| Thailand | 7% |
| Brazil | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% |
| USA | 5% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Italy | 5% |
| Turkey | 3% |
| Venezuela | 3% |
| Germany | 2% |
| Iran | 1% |
| Iraq | 1% |
| Switzerland | 1% |
| Spain | 1% |
| France | 1% |
| Chile | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 24% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 5.5555555555556% |
| 18-24 years | 55.555555555556% |
| 25-34 years | 22.222222222222% |
| 35-50 years | 11.111111111111% |
| >50 years | 5.5555555555556% |
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 160Adult courses - Throughout the year: 150Junior courses - In summer: 20Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 7Adult courses Throughout the year: 7Junior courses In summer: 7Junior courses Throughout the year: 7
- Average age of students
- In summer: 21 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $150
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately $80 per course level.
- Comments about courses
Supplemental fees:
- F2 application fee: USD 100 (each dependent).
- Initial I-20 deferral processing fee: USD 100 (after first deferral).
- College conditional acceptance processing fee: USD 350.
- Change of status application fee: USD 400.
- Extended service fee: USD 100.
- Express mail service: USD 100 (depending on destination).
- Certificate of completion (hard copy): USD 20.
- Official transcript / Enrollment verification letter: USD 15.
- F2 application fee: USD 100 (each dependent).
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 US$. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 25 Mar 2026, 26 Mar 2026, 25 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 03 Jun 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 26 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 24 Dec 2026 - 31 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 an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
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.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- The school has many free activities, thematic games and potlucks for adults on the most popular American holidays such as 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Christmas, including end of the quarter party.
Adults - Paid activities
- Not offered.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 11 km |
| Baseball | | 13 km |
| Basketball | | 6 km |
| Cooking | | 12 km |
| Cricket | | 18 km |
| Dancing | | 3 km |
| Diving | | 10 km |
| Field Hockey | | 18 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
| Golf | | 7 km |
| Horse riding | | 15 km |
| Ice Hockey | | 22 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 10 km |
| Music | | 3 km |
| Rugby | | 11 km |
| Sailing | | 10 km |
| Skiing | | 40 km |
| Squash | | 10 km |
| Swimming | | 11 km |
| Table Tennis | | 3 km |
| Tennis | | 7 km |
| Volleyball | | 6 km |
| Windsurfing | | 10 km |
| Yoga | | 5 km |
FAQ about LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine, Los Angeles
When should I take the tests to assess my level?
“The language test is to be taken before arrival. You will receive a link to complete the test online. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 14, 2023
Is it possible to take a course at LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: English as a Second Language 18 - Morning, Core Class - Part-time, Elective Class - Part-time, English for Academic Purposes 18 - Morning, English as a Second Language 18 - Evening, English for Academic Purposes 18 - Evening, Business English Intensive ”
Which countries are students of LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine comes from China with a 15% representation, followed by students from Vietnam (9%) and Thailand (7%).”
LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine offers courses for which ages?
“LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Sisa English Institute, Inc | Tax registration ID: 03-58972546
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.
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 150 US$
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- Europe: $100,North America: $100,South America: $100,Africa: $150,Oceania: $100,Asia: $100
- 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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