University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
American Language Center
Los Angeles, California
USA
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The American Language Center is part of UCLA Extension. We are located just three blocks from the UCLA campus, about 20 minutes from the Pacific Ocean, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and other famous attractions. Our intensive English courses have been attended by thousands of international students for more than 30 years. We are known for our highly experienced and trained instructors, our communicative and up-to-date curriculum, interactive teaching methods and a caring and dedicated staff.
Full-time, intensive programs for all audiences, ages 18 and up: academic, conversational, professional.10 and 4 week programs fall, winter and spring. 3, 4, 6 or 12-week programs during summer.
Curriculum Highlights: Students have daily access to additional hours of language practice and instruction in the American Language Center's state-of-the-art language/computer labs. Academic Intensive English Program elective classes include: Accent Reduction, TOEFL Prep, Business English, Idioms and Slang, and many more.
- Number of ESL Students: 200-400
- Average Class Size: 17
- Hours per Week: 20-23 for intensive programs (12 hrs for part time program)
- Minimum Age: 18
- Issue I-20: Yes
- Housing Options: Homestay Dormitory Apartment
- School Setting: Urban
- Accreditation: AAIEP
ACADEMIC INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM (AIEP): 23 hours per week
Session Program Dates Length Fee
Winter 2009 – January 5–March 13 10 weeks $3,450
Spring 2009 – March 30–June 5 10 weeks $3,450
Summer 2009 A June 22–September 11 12 weeks $4,150
B June 22– July 3 6 weeks $2,090
C August 3–September 11 6 weeks $2,090
Fall 2008 – September 29 1–December 5 10 weeks $3,225
INTENSIVE ENGLISH COMMUNICATION PROGRAM (IECP): 20 hours per week
Quarter Session Program Dates Length Fee
Winter 2009 A January 5–29 4 weeks $1,750
B Febr 2 –Feb26 4 weeks $1,750
Spring 2009 A March 30–April 23 4 weeks $1,750
B April 27 –May 21 4 weeks $1,750
C May 26–June 18 4 weeks $1,750
Summer 2009 A June 29– July 23 4 weeks $1,750
B July 30–August 23 4 weeks $1,750
C August 24–September 11 3 weeks $1,375
Fall 2009 A Sept 28 –October 22 4 weeks $1,750
B October 26–November 19 4 weeks $1,750
C November 23–December 17 4 weeks $1,750
AMERICAN CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION (ACC) COURSE: 12 hours per week
The ACC is for students whose primary purpose in coming to the United States is to visit family and friends, pursue business projects, and/or travel in the U.S. and Southern California. The ACC course allows participants to improve their English and learn more about American culture and life in Southern California. Participants take English classes four days a week in the mornings only, Monday-Thursday for three or four weeks. Each morning is composed of three 50-minute sessions. A nonrefundable $150 application fee is required; this fee is valid for 1 year.The Student Services Fee is required for all students and all programs.
Note: This program is for people whose intent in coming to the United States is not to study, but rather to be a short term tourist or business person. The program does not
constitute a full-course of study and does not qualify for an F-1 student visa.
Dates correspond to the IECP schedule (see above):
4 weeks : $1,500 3 weeks: $1,075
- English for Business
- Accent Reduction Courses
- Conversation Partner Program
- TOEFL Preparation Courses
- Online ESL/EFL Courses
On-campus UCLA dormitory housing is only available in the summer. During the rest of the year, we assist students with locating private dormitories, apartments and homestays nearby.
American Language Center
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
10920 Lindbrook Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel (310) 825-9068
Fax (310) 825-6747
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