• Study English in Los Angeles at one of Kaplan International's two English language schools in Los Angeles CA. A range of courses are offered at both schools to help you advance your professional or academic career.

• Find the right English language school and course in Los Angeles with Kaplan International today and achieve your language learning goals!

• Both of our Los Angeles English schools offers language courses of varying lengths and levels of intensity, with frequent start dates throughout the year.

• One of our schools is located in LA’s Westwood district (next to Beverly Hills), and the other is on Whittier College’s friendly campus (East Los Angeles area). Citizens from 84 nationalities have attended our Los Angeles ESL schools in the last year.

• Students can also personalise courses through electives and study sessions to match their language goals.

• With over 40 English schools worldwide, Kaplan International is a world leader in English language education and has been teaching English as a foreign language since 1967. Our English language schools in Los Angeles are accredited by ACCET.

• Kaplan International also has schools in Huntington Beach (Orange County) and Santa Barbara CA.

Student Review:
“The Kaplan Experience is unique in your life. The opportunity to live in a different country, learn about other cultures, improve your English and meet wonderful people made this experience the best in my life."
- Bruna, Brazil (General English student)

Quality English Language Courses:
• General English courses
• General English Academic Semester/Year
• Intensive English courses
• Intensive English Academic Semester/Year
• Business English
• Vacation English lessons
• TOEFL and Academic English

Exam Preparation Programs:
• GMAT Test preparation
• GRE Exam preparation

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2. Build My English, San Fernando Valley

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Study English in the heart of the San Fernando Valley!

Conveniently located in Reseda, Los Angeles County CA, Build My English provides dedicated English language (ESL) classes to locally-based and international adults and younger students.

Our beginner to advanced level Group English classes include Conversation / Vocabulary classes, Accent reduction classes, English Exam preparation (TOEFL / IELTS), and more.

English Language Classes in LA County:
- Beginner to Advanced Levels

- General English Group classes
- English Conversation classes
- English Vocabulary lessons
- TOEFL / IELTS Exam Preparation
- Accent Reduction classes
- SAT Preparation courses
- Essay Writing programs

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3. Wilshire Language School, Los Angeles

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Wilshire Language School in Koreatown, 3 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles, provides morning and evening English classes for beginner to advanced levels. Our students include international students who want to further their education in the U.S., and local students already living in the Los Angeles area who want to improve their English language skills. We also offer an American Culture program for social survival in California, and Current Global Affairs advanced conversation classes. All of our programs are 18 hours a week from Monday through Friday for 4 months, and are suitable for students preparing for upper level college and University study, for personal and career development, or for a smooth adjustment to life in the United States.

Morning & evening English language & culture lessons:
- ESL I
- ESL II
- ESL III
- American Culture
- Current Global Affairs

All of our programs are 18 hours a week, Monday through Friday for 4 months.

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4. FLS International, Los Angeles

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FLS is a leader in providing high quality English language programs to international students. Located near Los Angeles in a wonderful town named Glendora, our FLS program teaches you to speak English in the same way you learned your native language - through listening, speaking and doing.

Whether you’re looking for an Academic Year Abroad Program, a lively summer tour with surfing, study and sightseeing or a short Intensive English Program to prepare you for college entrance, FLS has the program for you. Our programs are accredited by ACCET (the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training). FLS International is authorized under United States federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.

Super Intensive English Programs; Intensive English Programs; Semi-Intensive English Programs; Specialty Tours; Business English; Private English Lessons; University Placement Program.

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5. Shepherd University, Los Angeles

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Located just 10 minutes north of Downtown Los Angeles, Shepherd University's School of English as a Secondary Language (ESL) accepts and prepares students of all levels of English ability, no matter where they are from or where they have learned English in the past. Our ESL School is uniquely designed with field trips and courses that offer the vocabulary you need to express yourself and pursue your goals in any English speaking environment – technical, professional, industrial, social, and academic.

Shepherd University was established in the heart of Los Angeles in August 1999, and has grown into a university with five schools: the School of Language Program, the School of Nursing, the School of Information of Technology, the School of Music, the School of Theology. Each of these schools offers a range of undergraduate and graduate courses to students from all over the world.

Solidly built through the pursuit of a strong and conservative policy, Shepherd University is growing rapidly, developing excellent academic programs, and creating a community of scholars and students who are attracted to mainstream American colleges and universities.

Our English as a Second Language (ESL) program encompasses 4 comprehensive categories: Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening - broken down into 5 levels:

- Beginner
- High Beginner
- Intermediate
- High Intermediate
- Advanced

We also offer 3 elective courses to help students focus on what they need to improve most to grow as an American English language learner:

- Conversation
- Speaking and Writing
- Learning at Your Own Pace (LYOP)

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6. Language Systems International

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Language Systems International College of English was founded in 1987 with the purpose of providing a multitude of language-related services. The primary focus is to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to international students in a communicative, student-centered environment.

Language Systems International has four locations in the Los Angeles area of Southern California: Downtown Los Angeles, Northeast Los Angeles, South Bay Los Angeles, and Orange County.

English as a Second Language Programs:
ESL Levels 1 - 7 Program (18 hrs/wk)
Conversation Program (18 hrs/wk)
Business English Program (18 hrs/wk)
Test Preparation Programs:
TOEFL ® (18 hrs/wk)
TOEIC ® (18 hrs/wk)
GMAT ®/GRE ® (18 hrs/wk)
Program Combination Options:
Option 1 (36 hrs/wk)
Option 2 (24 hrs/wk)

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7. POLY Languages Institute

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POLY Languages Institute, Inc. (POLY) has assisted tens of thousands of students from all over the world in their pursuit of the language proficiency needed to reach their educational and career goals, or simply for their own self-improvement.

As a result of our dedication and commitment to better educate and serve our students, we can confidently assure our students that we are one of the best educational institutes around.

Founded in 1970, POLY opened its first center in Pasadena, and later added two additional centers in Los Angeles CA and Irvine CA.

Each center is about 5,000 square feet in size and has about 100 students enrolled per term. At least 7 classrooms and a computer lab are designated to serve our students’ learning needs.

POLY is accredited by the CEA, the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation. This is the only specialized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the United States.

POLY offers ESL programs for students of all levels that cover:

- Listening/Speaking courses where students learn to develop and sharpen their listening and speaking skills;

- Reading/Writing courses where students develop and sharpen their reading comprehension and writing skills;

- Grammar courses where students focus on the structure of English;

- Elective courses where the focus is on American pronunciation, idioms or introduction to TOEFL iBT;

- TOEFL iBT Test Preparation courses where students study all test taking strategies of the exam

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8. Los Angeles Pacific College

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Los Angeles Pacific College is located in an active and central part of Los Angeles called the Mid-Wilshire district. We are minutes away from Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica. Public transportation reaches our doorstep from all over Los Angeles and outlying areas. We assist our students with housing and academic counselling. Highly qualified instructors, updated curriculum and many opportunities to expose our students to American culture through field trips and other out of school activities. After completion of our ESL program, the student has the opportunity to further their education through our certificate programs. With these programs, the student will have the opportunity to practice their new skills with OPT, Optional Practical Training. This OPT allows the student to stay in the United States for one year after completion to refine their skills while in the work force.

ESL Programs:

English as a Second Language, Computer Information Systems, Computer Graphics & Design, Computerized Accounting, Associates Degree (AOS) in Accounting.

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9. College of English Language - CEL, Santa Monica

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College of English Language - CEL is conveniently located in downtown Santa Monica in the Greater Los Angeles Area, (northwest of Los Angeles and just 20 minutes drive from Los Angeles International Airport), along the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. We offer ESL (English as a Second Language) courses for students and professionals all year long.

Our teaching philosophy is to use teaching methods that optimize your learning results. This is as a result of our experience with students at different levels of English and from all over the world.

Our ESL courses have been structured to meet the individual needs of students. We have a wide variety of courses available and students can choose the course that best fits their language level.

Classes have a maximum of 10 students per class and this allows students to be more active in class. We have a policy of "English-only", and this is enforced in and out of the classroom.

Walk to the beach after class, or take a bus to Beverly Hills or Hollywood discovering Sunset Plaza and the Walk-of-Fame, or spend the day in Universal Studios. Santa Monica is a beach city with all of the culture, events and comforts of an active metropolis.

English Language Courses for Adults:
- Basic beginner to advanced levels

General English Courses:
- Intensive (20 lessons/week)
- Intensive Plus (24 lessons/week)
- Super Intensive (30 lessons/week)

English Exam Prep:
- TOEFL
- Cambridge FCE (First)
- Cambridge CAE (Advanced)

Private English Lessons
- One-on-one lessons with a teacher

English & Surfing:
- General English classes + 4 lessons of surf per week

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10. Beverly Hills English, Los Angeles

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Beverly Hills English provides private English tutoring in Los Angeles, California. Our commitment is to your success in speaking and writing English - at school, on the job and in your daily life. Customized, one-on-one classes with an experienced instructor allow you to focus on exactly what you want to learn. Unlike large classroom situations, your own private tutor will give you the time and attention you deserve. Times are flexible, with Jake making every effort to accommodate your schedule. Sessions are held at relaxed meeting sites in the following areas: UCLA, Westwood and Brentwood. Phone and online tuition are also available.

Lead instructor, Jake Carpenter, is a native speaker and UCLA graduate. He has lived in the Los Angeles area for more than 20 years and has excelled in helping foreign students, visitors, and professionals improve their spoken and written English.

Beverly Hills English offers flexible hours and locations for private classes in these areas:

- Conversational English
- School admissions - applications and interviews
- Job interview skills
- Resume preparation
- Los Angeles life skills