Language school Santa Monica, EC

The EC School in Santa Monica has it all! Located just steps from the popular Third Street Promenade, it will introduce you to one of the hippest towns in the Los Angeles County - look around, you might spot your favourite star …

In this setting worthy of a Hollywood movie, you will be impressed by the EC course programme too. Stimulating and effective, it will allow you to develop your English skills at your own pace together with other students from the four corners of the globe. You will enjoy first-class facilities for a maximum amount of progress: 24 light, brand new classrooms, free Wi-Fi Internet access throughout, a computer lab and a library to study in peace and quiet. The student lounge is the perfect place for students to meet up after class, chat and put their new language knowledge into practice. Then, you will have no problem making yourself understood by the locals on the beautiful beaches of Santa Monica or in its numerous restaurants, cinemas and shops!

Host family
If you want to get a real feel for the West Coast lifestyle, host family accommodation is your best bet! Experiencing the American dream up close and personal, you will stay with a welcoming, carefully selected Californian family who will be happy to share their culture and lifestyle with you. You will be accommodated in an individual single room with half board provided, and therefore have the opportunity to practise the language with your hosts day after day. In this way, your English will improve twice as fast. Most families live in residential areas in the Greater Los Angeles area, close to Santa Monica. Commute to the school is around 45 minutes to 1 hour with public transport.

“Archstone Marina del Rey” shared apartments (from 18 years)
Can you think of anything more exciting than living independently in Los Angeles, between Venice Beach and Playa Vista, while sharing an apartment with students from all over the world?
The EC school in Santa Monica offers a shared apartment located in Marina del Rey, around 45 minutes by public transportation from the school. Entirely air-conditioned, the apartment offers comfort and convenience while being perfectly located, just steps from the beach and close to unique dining and recreation experiences. It includes two bedrooms with twin beds, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge and ensuite laundry facilities. At the residence, you will also have access to a billiards room with flat screen TV, a fitness centre and a communal Pool and Spa. Free wireless Internet is available and you will have the use of a telephone for local outgoing calls. Bedlinen is provided but you need to bring your own bath towels.

Surfing, museum visits, amusement parks, lazying on the beach, hiking in Hollywood hills, shopping in California’s largest malls … What more do you need for an enjoyable language study trip? With your new friends, you will also explore the iconic districts of the city of angels: Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame, Westwood and UCLA, Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, and of course Santa Monica and its vibrant pier. The nearby Getty Centre will also fascinate you with its futuristic design and its impressive collection of paintings and sculptures. Finally, be sure to visit the Universal Studios theme park to get behind the scenes of your favourite American blockbusters!