Academic Semester/Year Program

ㆍ주30레슨의 22주(Semester) or 34주(Year) 과정
ㆍ학비 Discount 더 많음
주당레슨 : 30레슨

General English Courses

ㆍPrograms from 10 - 30 lessons per week (each lesson = 50 minutes)
ㆍ15 official start dates per year (non beginners may begin any Monday)
ㆍclasses year round
ㆍ10 levels, beginning through advanced
ㆍStudy for any duration, 1 to 52 weeks
ㆍAverage class size: 7 - 9 students (max. 12); July and August average: 10 - 12 students (max. 14)

Intensive English Program
This 30-lesson per week program is ELC's most popular and covers all of the major language skills including: grammar, vocabulary, conversation, pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. All high intermediate and advanced students also have a choice of electives two afternoons per week. Students in the Intensive English Program study Monday through Friday during sections A, B and C on the course schedule listed above.

ㆍELC's most popular course
ㆍIncludes all general English skills
ㆍOpen to students at any level, beginning through advanced
ㆍAfternoon electives for non-beginning students
ㆍTaking 30 lessons per week maximizes your study time in the U.S.
ㆍClasses meet Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm

Semi-Intensive English Program
Also one of ELC's most popular programs, this 20-lesson per week course is designed to improve communication skills and is perfect for students who want to study English in the mornings and enjoy ELC's beautiful cities in the afternoons. Students enrolled in this program meet for classes during sections A and B, as shown in the General Course Schedule listed above.

ㆍOne of ELC's most popular courses
ㆍCommunication course for general English users
ㆍOpen to students at any level, beginning through advanced
ㆍTaking 20 lessons per week allows for free time in the afternoons
ㆍClasses meet Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 12:45pm

Individual Intensive English Program
Students of any level may choose to study English on a one-to-one basis. In such cases, you will find the scheduling is quite flexible. The course of study, based on an initial needs assessment, can be tailored to meet your individual goals and requests.

ㆍELC's most flexible course
ㆍPrivate, one-to-one, lessons
ㆍOpen to students at any level, beginning through advanced
ㆍCustomized course can include General English or English for Specific Purposes
ㆍClasses meet every morning or design a custom schedule to fit your needs

Combination Course
This program is designed for students who wish to combine group work in General English with individualized work in a special area of English, such as Business English, legal English or medical English. Students in the Combination Course study General English (20 lessons per week) during sections A and B of the class schedule listed above and take private classes (10 lessons per week) during section C.

ㆍCombines General English group classes with private, custom-designed lessons
ㆍOpen to students at any level, beginning through advanced
ㆍClasses meet Monday through Friday 9:00am -3:30pm

Part-time Program
Students with limited time for studying English may choose to enroll for one period per day (A, B, or C only). Please note that part-time students are not eligible for the I-20 or housing assistance.

ㆍIdeal for people living in the U.S. with only a limited time available each day for language study
ㆍOpen to students at any level, beginning through advanced
주당레슨 : 30/24/20레슨

TOEFL Preparation

Offered year-round to high intermediate and advanced students, TOEFL Preparation is an intensive, 30-lesson per week course. It combines 20 lessons of General English and 10 lessons focusing on TOEFL preparation and academic skills. Students are trained to take both the Internet based TOEFL and the paper-based TOEFL.

ㆍLevel requirements: Intermediate to Advanced
ㆍClass size: Average 8-10 students, Maximum 12 students, 14 during (July and August only)
ㆍNumber of lessons (per week): 20 lessons General English plus 10 lessons TOEFL (group)
ㆍLesson duration: 50 minutes
ㆍAge: Minimum of 17 years old. No maximum age requirement
ㆍOffered: Year-round
ㆍStart dates: Every Monday
ㆍDuration: Minimum of 4 weeks (TOEFL)
ㆍTest: ELC is an authorized test administration site for Institutional TOEFL
주당레슨 : 30레슨

Cambridge Exam Preparation

Offered for both 11 weeks and 8 weeks in all locations, as well as 10 weeks, 6 weeks, and 5 weeks in Santa Barbara, these courses prepare students to pass either the Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) or the Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). The FCE is the most widely recognized proof of language ability at the upper intermediate level. The CAE also has tremendous popularity as an assessment of advanced abilities in English. Students in the FCE and CAE Preparation Courses focus on not only passing the final examination, but also on improving their general accuracy and fluency in English. These are dedicated courses, limited to FCE and CAE students who will take the exam at its conclusion. Students in the 8-week course join the 11-week course in progress. All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. All three ELC locations are proud to be official University of Cambridge testing centers.

ㆍLevel requirements: Intermediate to advanced (FCE), advanced (CAE)
ㆍClass size: Average 8 students, maximum 12 students
ㆍNumber of lessons (per week): 30 lessons (LA, BOS, SB)
ㆍLesson duration: 50 minutes
ㆍAge: Minimum of 17 years old, No maximum age requirement
ㆍDuration: 8 or 11 weeks, exam week immediately following the course end
ㆍTest: ELC is an authorized open test site for FCE and CAE.
주당레슨 : 30레슨

English Plus Programs

Our celebration of diversity is not only represented through our students but also through our course selection. At ELC, we value the lessons learned both in and out of the classrooms. We offer our students the opportunity to learn through fun and engaging activities that improve their English, strengthen their abilities in specialized areas of interest and leave them with unforgettable experiences.

ELC is proud to offer a series of programs designed to allow students the opportunity to study in the Semi-Intensive English course in the morning and participate in fun and exciting specialized activities in the afternoon.

English Plus Surfing
ㆍ8-hours of surf
ㆍTransportation to and from local beaches
ㆍFree use of surfboard and wetsuit
ㆍLocation : Los Angeles and Santa Barbara

English Plus Hollywood
ㆍ1 major studio tour
ㆍ2 TV taping sessions
ㆍ1 guided tour of Hollywood
ㆍ1 guided tour of movie stars’ neighborhoods
ㆍLocation : Los Angeles

English Plus Tennis
ㆍ6 one-hour private tennis lessons
ㆍRacquet and balls provided for lessons
ㆍAdditional access to court time
ㆍLocation : Los Angeles and Santa Barbara

English Plus Photography
ㆍSeveral guided tours of museums, historical neighborhoods and major landmarks
ㆍ1 two-hour photo review session
ㆍApple photo book with your finished images
ㆍLocation : Los Angeles and Boston

English Plus Yoga
ㆍUnlimited number of group yoga lessons
ㆍConsultation with yoga advisor and yoga studio tour
ㆍYoga mat, bag, water-bottle and towel
ㆍLocation : Los Angeles, Boston and Santa Barbara

English Plus Dance
ㆍDaily group dance classes (Mon-Fri)
ㆍUnlimited participation in community dances
ㆍLocation : Boston

English Plus Music
ㆍ4 specialized English lessons
ㆍ4 one-hour lessons of instrument instruction
ㆍ4 live music performances
ㆍLocation : Boston