Intensive English Program

ELS Language Centers at the University of La Verne: La Verne (CA)

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Course description

The Intensive English curriculum is designed for students who want to learn the language as quickly as possible within a short period of time. There are 30 morning and afternoon lessons per week. You will learn the key fundamentals of the English language in conjunction with vital study and classroom skills that will lead to success, including:

Key Language Skills: Our English courses cover all essential language skills such as: listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, and grammar. You will learn to speak with clarity, listen carefully, and gain the writing competencies necessary to complete your academic assignments with ease and accuracy.

Skills Enhancement Classes: ELS Centers offer Skills Enhancement Classes dedicated to subjects such as American Idioms, American Film, Current Events, and American Culture – enabling you to not only learn the English language, but to become part of the conversation and acquire the academic skills to succeed in higher education. Skill Enhancement Classes encompass two hours per day. In Levels 101-103, students work on Beginning Conversation and another skill area. In Levels 104-106, students focus on academic reading, writing, listening, or speaking skills. Starting in Levels 107-112, students work on academic skills such as reading, writing, listening, speaking, presentations, and note-taking.

Applied Learning: Students practice conversation and speaking skills using practical, real-world English. They learn to write with accuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skills and improve their use of grammar. In the United States, Contact America! allows you to meet with native English-speakers, practice conversing while using real-world English, and listen to guest lecturers.

Key University Success Skills: To succeed in a US college or university, you will need more than just basic English language skills. Our program focuses on teaching you critical thinking, how to deliver presentations, public speaking, note-taking, academic research, and more. There are also more than 600 universities, colleges and career schools accept completion of an advanced ELS level as meeting the English language requirement for admission.

ELS recommends that students select a duration in 4-week increments (4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, etc.). Durations under 4 weeks (2 or 3 weeks) and in non-4-week increments may be available if space permits. These durations require special request and must be approved by the ELS Center Director.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
2-48 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Start dates for beginners
09 Dec 2024
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
28 Nov 2024 and 25 Dec 2024

ELS does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
08:30 AM - 09:20 AM
Break
09:20 AM - 09:30 AM
Morning session
09:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Break
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning session
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Break
11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning session
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Lunch
12:20 PM - 01:30 PM
Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 02:35 PM
Break
02:35 PM - 02:45 PM
Afternoon session
02:45 PM - 03:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in La Verne to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 14 years old and older
Average 23 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Housing

ELS offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

352 €
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
352 €
All Homestay Families offers a personable and friendly environment to all students as they are sensitive to student's needs. ELS wants both student and Homestay Family to have a pleasant memorable experience to gain a rewarding and everlasting friendship.

Many Homestay are located in residential communities
All Homestays are within 45 minutes of walking and/or public transportation (student are responsible for their own personal transportation)
Many students ride their bicycle to school and lock their bicycle at designated racks
student-residence

ULV Residence Hall- Student residence (on-campus) - 2-person shared room

478 €
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Address: 2165 D. Street, La Verne,, CA 91750, USA
Location: Vista Residence Hall
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
478 €
Vista Residence Hall is conveniently located in the center of campus and is only a 5-7 minute walk to our La Verne Center. Vista is in close proximity to downtown La Verne, with numerous shopping and dining options.
Vista Residential Hall offers modern suite style living for students. Each suite offers two single rooms, two double rooms, four private bathrooms and a living-room. Clean and modern double rooms will host ELS students, while the single rooms will host University of La Verne students, providing the ideal setting for students to learn and acclimate to American and University culture and community. Each suite offers a fully furnished shared living room with a flat screen TV, fully furnished bedrooms, central air and heating, cable tv service, and Wi-Fi access. All rooms are double occupancy with a shared bathroom. The building boasts a large community lounge with a full kitchen and stove, community lounges and study rooms on each floor, and state of the art laundry facilities.

2 Double Room; 2 Bathroom; 1 Living Room

Check in Procedure: Arrive the Sunday before the beginning of classes. Check in between 3:00pm and 9:00pm at the reception desk located inside the main entrance of the Vista Residence Hall.

Check Out Procedure: Students must check out on departing Saturday by 10am.

No meals included in housing pricing. Full kitchen with stove available for resident use on the first floor of the Vista building.

Reserve by: Reserve through ELS Central Admissions at the time of the application. Housing deposit is required to reserve.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $110 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to La Verne based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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