Language studies abroad : Adults : English : USA : Los Angeles : Embassy CES
  • School

School

Our partner school is ideally located on Manhattan Beach, 30 km./20 mins. from the centre of Los Angeles and 5 km from LAX airport, in one of the learning centres of Chapman University. The 9 classrooms are modern and well-equipped. There is a computer lab where you can access the Internet free of charge, as well as a free WiFi network. The school is located on the campus of Chapman University, one of the oldest universities in California: A good opportunity to mix within a university campus lifestyle and to meet numerous American students. Not far away, you can discover the fine sand beaches of Manhattan, perfect for relaxing after class and enjoying the sunshine with your new friends.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Lower intermediate to advanced
Students/class: 10-15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-10:40 and 11:00-12:40

Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Lower intermediate to advanced
Students/class: 10-15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-10:40 + 11:00-12:40 + 13:40-15:30 (Monday - Thursday)

Preparation for TOEFL exams
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 standard + 8 exams prep.)
Course duration: min. 4 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Daily schedule: 9:00–10:40 + 11:00–12:40 + 13:40–15:30 (Monday-
Thursday)

Accommodation

Host family
In order to allow you to fully immerse yourself in the Californian lifestyle and Amercian culture in general, our partner school proposes staying with a host family. Students are provided with a double or single room and have the use of the common rooms of the house. You will also be provided with half board. Given the size of the city, the host families are located anywhere between 30 and 60 minutes away from the language school.

Leisure

Students arriving in Los Angeles know what to expect and are rarely disappointed! So many films have been shot here that we almost have the impression that we’ve known it forever. But don’t worry, it will manage to surprise you... The school offers an extensive program of leisure activities that will allow you to discover all facets of Los Angeles and its surrounds. Santa Monica Bay in the north, for example, will satisfy beach lovers with all the activities it has to offer: walks along the coast, swimming, surfing, diving and fishing. The cliffs of Point Dume are ideal for rock climbing, while Escondido Beach is the best diving site on the bay. According to the season, you can also alternate between the joys of skiing and mountain hiking, or even go whale watching from a platform located at Westward Beach. Surfers will head straight for Zuma, a well known surf spot and also the largest beach open to the public in Los Angeles county.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
9'800'000 (LA)
School size
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Levels Lower intermediate to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation Host family
Exams TOEFL

Location of the language school Embassy CES

Quality marks

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ACCETAAIEP
WiFi is free.

Key points

  • Dream destination for combining English lessons with relaxation
  • School is close to Manhattan Beach
  • Chance to mix within the Chapman University campus lifestyle
  • Wide range of extracurricular activities

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in USD
(USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.76)

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 21.01 / 18.02 / 26.05 / 04.07 / 01.09 / 13.10 / 27.11 / 28.11 / 25.12 .2008

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ;
Standard course A
2 weeks 1290
3 weeks 1865
4 weeks 2440
6 weeks 3590
8 weeks 4660
12 weeks 6740
16 weeks 8940
24 weeks 12860
Extra week (24+) 530
Intensive course A
2 weeks 1430
3 weeks 2075
4 weeks 2720
6 weeks 4010
8 weeks 5220
12 weeks 7640
16 weeks 10140
24 weeks 14060
Extra week (24+) 580
TOEFL course A
4 weeks 2720
Extra week (4+) 645
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 95
Christmas with the host family (per week) (20.12.08-04.01.09) 100
Extra night with host family 80
Airport transfer 130
Twin room:
Homestay -65/w.
Homestay (20+) -70/w.
Residence -/w.
Residence (20+) -/w.
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board 310/w.
Host family/double room/half board -65/w.
High season
Language
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