Language studies abroad in Los Angeles, USA - KINGS language school

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A few miles away from the epicentre of the American film industry and a stone’s throw from the famous « Walk of Fame », our partner school occupies a central location in the City of Angels, at the crossroads of Sunset and Hollywood Boulevard! Our partner school is established in a bright and modern building and benefits from the great experience of the Kings group. Its quality courses are designed for students coming from the whole world, most of them from Asia, South America and Europe. 13 spacious classrooms, all equipped with interactive whiteboards, and a computer room are dedicated to the learning of English. You will meet up with the other students from the school in the living room to watch a DVD or make plans for the evening or the weekend. Internet access is available via Wi-Fi throughout the building. To prepare your meals, you will have the use of a kitchen and some dining areas. But don’t forget to try the numerous coffee shops and restaurants near the course centre!

Courses

English + Film Studies
Lessons: 28 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 8 Film Studies)
Course duration: 12 - 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00 (possibly afternoon during summer)

Intensive course Diploma of English
Lessons: 34 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 8 options* + 6 "self-study")
Course duration: 26 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00 (Mon - Thu)

Intensive course Diploma of English
Lessons: 34 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 8 options* + 6 "self-study")
Course duration: 38 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00 (Mon - Thu)

TOEFL course
Lessons: 35 of 45 minutes
(20 TOEFL + 15 self-study)
Course duration: 2 - 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00 (possibly afternoon during summer)

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 28 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 28 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

Accommodation

Host family
Take advantage of your language study stay in Los Angeles to get familiar with the famous American way of life. The host families are selected with special care by our partner school and most of them live in Pasadena, a beautiful residential area located around 30 minutes from the course centre by public transport. Whether a traditional family, a single person, or retired people – your hosts will do their best to ensure you a pleasant stay. In a single room (or double, if you are travelling with a friend) you will receive half board accommodation and share the common areas with the other residents of the house.

Host family accommodation may be booked without meals, in which case you can use the family kitchen to prepare your own meals. Contact us for more information.

Bungalow - residence "Hollywood Off Vine" (from 18 years)
The school offers accommodation in comfortable bungalows located 15 to 30 minutes’ walk from the course centre to its international students. The bungalows are located in a big residential complex that also accommodates American university students, giving you another opportunity to practise English with local people. In this modern and friendly environment, you will stay in a single or double room with a private bathroom. Towels and bedlinen are provided and there is a coffee machine, Internet access and air-conditioning in every room. In a large laundry room, 20 washing machines and dryers are available for you to do your laundry. The common area is fitted with tables, chairs and a modern kitchen where you can prepare your meals. There are many supermarkets and restaurants located nearby.

Apartment (from 18)
Fully furnished apartments, which can accommodate one or two students, give you an opportunity to be totally independent.
Contact us for more information.

Leisure

You are in a city filled with attractions! Besides, everything is close at hand and with the right shoes, you will discover with delight what gives this place all its charm: start with admiring the stars dedicated to the legends of the movie industry on the Walk of Fame, visit the wax museum, the Egyptian theatre featured in the Guinness World Records or the Kodak Theatre. Multiplex cinemas show the last creations of the American film industry, which you can enjoy in their original version. Savour dishes from the whole world in the great choice of trendy restaurants. Los Angeles is also a paradise for shopping lovers! And if you like white sandy beaches and swimming in the sea, you will find what you are looking for on L.A.’s magnificent beaches, easily reachable by public transport. But above all, theatres, cinemas and music will provide the setting for this unforgettable trip to a city that looks like no other!

Information

At a glance

Number of inhabitants	3.833.995
School size	L
Level	Beginner to advanced
Minimum age	16
Accommodation	Host family / residence / shared apartment
Exams	FCE, TOEFL

Location of the language school Kings

Quality marks

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Testimonial

Yasemin Hazinedar I chose LA for the nice weather and because I wanted to go to California. I spent a hectic month there, the city is very welcoming and the people very friendly. I made friends with other students right from the start.
The school was really good and only 30 minutes’ walk from the residence. The teachers were very friendly and different to the ones in Europe.
If I had to do it again, I would leave for LA but this time forever. LA is definitely full of surprises.

Key points

Mythical city on the West Coast
Renowned school belonging to the Kings group, experience and competence guaranteed
Thematic option «Film studies & Filmmaking»
Beautiful residence in the centre of L.A.

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

Dates and prices in USD (USD 1 ≈ EUR 0.82) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end

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English + Film Studies 12 w. :	09.01 / 02.04 / 24.09 .2012
Intensive course Diploma of English 26 w. :	03.01 .2012
Intensive course Diploma of English 26 w. :	26.03 .2012
Intensive course Diploma of English 26 w. :	10.09 .2012
Intensive course Diploma of English 38 w. :	03.01 .2012
Intensive course Diploma of English 38 w. :	26.03 .2012
Intensive course Diploma of English 38 w. :	10.09 .2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 12+1 w.:	10.09.2012 - 09.12.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.:	03.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 12 w.:	19.03.2012 - 10.06.2012
Bank holidays:	02.01 / 16.01 / 28.05 / 04.07 / 03.09 / 22.11 / 23.11 .2012
School holidays:	17.12.2011 - 01.01.2012 22.12.2012 - 06.01.2013

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Details

Included in price

Language course & course material
Host family or residence
School enrolment fee & certificate
Travel documents

A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/double room/no meals

English + Film Studies	A	B
12 week(s)	7930	8410

Intensive course Diploma of English	A	B
26 week(s)	13700	14740
2 weeks of holiday: 24.03 - 08.04.2012

Intensive course Diploma of English	A	B
26 week(s)	13700	14740
2 weeks of holiday: 16.06 - 01.07.2012

Intensive course Diploma of English	A	B
26 week(s)	13700	14740
2 weeks of holiday: 22.12.2012 - 06.01.2013

Intensive course Diploma of English	A	B
38 week(s)	18382	19902
4 weeks of holiday: 24.03 - 08.04. & 30.06 - 15.07.12

Intensive course Diploma of English	A	B
38 week(s)	18382	19902
4 weeks of holiday: 16.06 - 01.07. & 22.09 - 07.10.12

Intensive course Diploma of English	A	B
38 week(s)	18382	19902
4 weeks of holiday: 22.12.12 - 06.01.13 & 09.03 - 24.03.13

TOEFL course	A	B
12 week(s)	7606	8086
Exam fee ~178

Cambridge course (FCE)	A	B
12+1 week(s)	7731	8251
Exam fee ~325

Cambridge course (FCE)	A	B
10 week(s)	6520	6920
12 week(s)	7486	7966
Exam fee ~325

Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson)	65
Airport transfer (on arrival) (LAX)	130
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Burbank)	100
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Long Beach)	175

Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board	+245/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (Hollywood Off Vine)	+40/w.
Bungalow/single room/no meals (Hollywood Off Vine)	+90/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals	+215/w.