ELS Language Centers/La Verne

La Verne, California US

School Introduction

Our ELS Language Center in La Verne, California is a lovely, safe, and small city with a population of 31,000 located just 55 kilometers east of Los Angeles, and near Pasadena and Orange County. The University of La Verne is located at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and surrounds downtown La Verne, a residential community that provides students with a friendly small-town atmosphere and ideal study location. La Verne is a short excursion away from world-class surfing beaches like Huntington Beach, and world-famous tourist attractions like Disneyland and Universal Studios. The location of the center makes visits to renowned museums, cultural events, amusement parks, and shopping centers easy.

ESL Program Introduction

This location offers group Intensive (30 lessons per week), Semi-Intensive (20 lessons per week) and American Explorer (15 lessons per week) English programs. A TOEFL iBT Prep Program (30 lessons per week) will also be offered starting September 17, 2007.

Students in the Intensive, Semi-Intensive & American Explorer English Programs offer instruction and practice in all key language skills: speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading & writing. The Intensive English Program also offers afternoon elective classes that focus on specific interests (such as American Idioms, American Film, Current Events and American Culture).

The comprehensive, 12-week TOEFL iBT Prep Program offers practice in reading & listening skills, writing and speaking, as well as test-taking strategies to help increase the TOEFL score.

Background Data

Number of ESL Students: 50-100
Average Class Size: 8
Hours per Week: 15, 20 or 30
Minimum Age: 14
Housing Options: Homestay Dormitory
School Setting: Suburban
Accreditation: ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training)

Schedule & Fees

GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAMS:

START DATES 2009 (every 4 weeks): August 24, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 14, 2009.
Start Dates 2010: January 11, February 08, March 08, April 05, May 03, June 01, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13, 2010

TUITION (varies by program): $1150 to $1575 per 4 weeks
Complete Prep Program for the TOEFL IBT starting at $1770 per 4 weeks

Application Fee: $145 (one-time fee)
Materials & Technology Fee: $65 per session
ELS Health Insurance Plan: $120 per session

ROOM & BOARD FEES 2009 (Prices vary by option. Contact us for more information.)

Special Courses & Features

Internships or Work Experience
TOEFL Preparation Courses

Housing/Accommodation Info

Please contact center for more information.

Contact Info

ELS Language Centers/La Verne
University of La Verne
2232 D Street, Suite 201
La Verne, CA 91750

Tel (909) 593-5555
Fax (909) 596-5516
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