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Diploma of Intensive English

Kings Los Angeles
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Course description

This long-term course is the best value way to achieve real fluency. You can gain specific subject knowledge and specialist English skills through Special Interest Groups.

The Diploma of English gives you all this as part of your course:

- Kings Learning Guarantee. If you don't achieve the result we've agreed with you in advance, you can study for free until you do.
- Walk to class guarantee. When studying 24+ weeks, you will be offered accommodation within reasonable walking distance (up to 30 minutes walk) of the school.
- Up to 4 hours of free guided/facilitated self-study sessions per week.
- Personalised study plan.
- Free grammar book
- One-to-one interview with a senior teacher every 6 weeks.
- Regular benchmarking assessment every 6 weeks
- One exam fee waived (TOEFL or Cambridge).
- Regular written progress reports.
- Access to Classmate, the Kings online learning platform
- Optional weekly lecture programme
- At least two free social activities per week
- End of Course Certificate
- End of Course Report

Course structure: 20 lessons General English + 8 lessons Special Interest Groups per week

The General English lessons will be dynamic, interesting and rigorous and will take place in the mornings, so sometimes in afternoons during summer.

The Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are designed to develop students’ specialist skills in English, or to give them experience of additional subjects which interest them. They will be able to apply English to a range of practical situations for study, work, or cultural interest. Students can choose from a wide range of SIGs, which will vary according to location and required language level, and are always subject to availability. All SIGs are included in the price of the course.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
24-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Start dates for beginners
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
28 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
28 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2023, 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

Kings Los Angeles 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 schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Los Angeles.

Class size

Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

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

Kings Los Angeles is located just off Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, the legendary heart of the movie industry. The stylish building has been recently fully refurbished and offers excellent facilities for learning and a great location for having fun in this amazing city.

For Accommodation in Los Angeles, you can choose to reside in a range of student residences close to the main teaching building, or to live with a family within easy reach of the campus.

Facilities

- Stylish College building
- Well-equipped, spacious classrooms
- Interactive whiteboards
- Student common room with TV and video
- Light and spacious reception area
- Computer Learning Centre
- Free wireless internet and email in College
- Catering facilities
- Snack bar and coffee shop
- Kitchen and outdoor dining
- Huge variety of local cafes and food outlets in the area

Year opened
2011
Number of classrooms
10

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in USA. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Canisius College
Concordia College, Bronxville
Marymount California University
Pine Manor College
Rider University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Kings Los Angeles varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Japan
20%
Turkey
8%
France
7%
Germany
7%
South Korea
6%
Switzerland
6%
Taiwan
6%
Brazil
5%
Saudi Arabia
5%
Italy
4%
Russia
3%
Ukraine
3%
Colombia
2%
Czech Republic
2%
Spain
2%
Other
14%

School holidays

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

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
28 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2023, 29 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

School location

Kings Los Angeles is located just off Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, the legendary heart of the movie industry. The stylish building has been recently fully refurbished and offers excellent facilities for learning and a great location for having fun in this amazing city.

For Accommodation in Los Angeles, you can choose to reside in a range of student residences within easy access of the main teaching building.

Facilities: Stylish College building; Well-equipped, spacious classrooms; Interactive whiteboards; Student common room with TV and video; Light and spacious reception area; Computer Learning Centre; Free wireless internet and email in College; Catering facilities; Snack bar and coffee shop; Kitchen and outdoor dining; Huge variety of local cafes and food outlets in the area.

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Reviews

67% recommend

based on 3 reviews
5 stars
1
4 stars
1
3 stars
1
2 stars
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1 star
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Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing

"Price-performance ratio of my residence was really low (e.g. Wifi didn't work for 6 weeks), however my classes were really enjoyable even tho it was too easy for my level"

Jonas Iselin, student from Switzerland

positive:
-comfortable atmosphere between teachers and students and between students
-enjoyable lessons, amazing teacher


negative:
-McCadden Residence:
-Wifi was non existing for my entire stay (6 weeks), even tho it was promised

-In the first room we were given, the fridge and the shower didn't work and you couldn't turn the heater off

-sound insulation was really terrible, you could literally hear anything in the building

-school was like a island in the middle of chaos, homeless people are very common, thus you have to pass a lot of tents to get to school

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
10 Jan 2022 - 11 Feb 2022
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"One of the best time periods of my life"

Florian Braun, student from Switzerland

The teachers are very nice and they are doing a great job
But the residence had many issues as example they said in my first week the Normal wifi will come in the same week bit it comes 6 weeks after

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
10 Jan 2022 - 11 Feb 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Amazing"

Khalid AL-Mahmoud, student from Qatar

Hello yes I enjoyed my stay at kings los angles they where so polite and nice especially my teacher was very good and has a nice personality and I learned so many things and made some friends there but about the housing I didn’t stay there but it looks good and my friends recommended it.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
5 Jul 2021 - 16 Jul 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

Kings Los Angeles offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single - Half Board

NZ$ 778
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Los Angeles
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 20 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 778
Homestay is a wonderful way to experience the true culture of the United States in a safe and secure environment.

Every Kings school has strong, long-term relationships with many local hosts including working families, couples, single people and retired people.

Our homestays are all carefully selected and regularly inspected by our
experienced Accommodation Officers.

Included in the price:

- Comfortable, welcoming accommodation
- Single rooms available year-round, twins available in Summer.
- Fully furnished room
- Bed linen provided
- Internet usage
- One clothes wash per week
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Average location from college: 45 to 60 minutes' by public transportation.

Please note:

- Bedding is provided but you should bring your own towels.
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Cassil On-Campus Residence - Twin - (self catering)

NZ$ 877
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Address: 1555 Cassil Place, Los Angeles, California 90028, United States
Location: In the city center of Los Angeles
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 877
Cassil is an on-site residence for students at Kings Los Angeles (Hollywood). Offering the ultimate in convenience, it provides students with twin accommodation and common areas/kitchens for socializing.
It is situated within the Kings Los Angeles campus adjacent to main teaching building, just a 5-minute walk to the Metro Red Line subway train line connecting North Hollywood with Downtown Los Angeles.

Located in the heart of Hollywood between Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards, the residence is within walking distance of several restaurants, cafes, clubs and bars as well as the high-end boutiques of
the famous Hollywood & Highland Shopping Mall, the historic movie theaters of Hollywood, and the Dolby Theater (formerly Kodak) where the Academy Awards are hosted.

McCadden Place Residence - Twin - Self catering

NZ$ 904
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Address: 1527 McCadden Place , Los Angeles, California 90028, United States of America
Location: In the city center of Los Angeles
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and air conditioning
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
NZ$ 904
McCadden Place is a selfcontained student residential building exclusive to Kings, offering students the opportunity to live in the heart of Hollywood, just a 5-minute walk to the Kings Hollywood campus.

Walk two blocks north and see the worldfamous Hollywood Walk of Fame or walk across the street to have dinner at L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele, an Italian pizzeria made famous in the film Eat Pray Love.

Room type
Twin rooms: : private bathroom and a kitchenette separate from the bedroom

Meals
Self-catering

Residence facilities
Kitchen with full-sized refrigerator
Washer and Dryer on site (at extra charge– $2 per wash and dry)
Air conditioning
Room facilities

WiFi (included in price)
Bed sheets, duvet , towels and pillow are provided
Desk and chair
En-suite bathroom
Plenty of storage with large wardrobe and closet provided
Within walking distance

Convenience store: 3 minutes
Cafes/restaurants: 2 minutes
Grocery store: 7 minutes
Shops: 3 minutes
Gym/sports center: 6 minutes
Bars/clubs: 5 minutes
Urgent care: 3 minutes
Bank: 5 minutes
Journey to school - 5 minutes (on foot)

Age range16+
Availability- year-round

Arrival and departure
Check in day: Sunday only
Check in time: 12pm – 9pm
Check out day: Saturday
Check out time: Before 10am
visa

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 $125 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 »

Visit the US Department of State website »

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 Los Angeles 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.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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