EC English Language Schools: Los Angeles
401 Wilshire Boulevard, Floor 2, Santa Monica, CA 90401, US
EC English Language Schools: Los Angeles
Welcome to EC x FutureLearn, a pioneering programme designed to combine language learning with the opportunity to access a wide variety of fabulous courses developed and delivered by universities and professional bodies.
Are you interested in career development? Or thinking about a career change?
Do you want to develop an area of interest or a hobby? Do you have a book you have always wanted to write?
Thinking about learning to code?
Or, are you just interested in learning and exploring new topics?
With EC x FutureLearn students will have the opportunity to combine language learning with the best in online education. EC provides you with the support, community and accountability that ensures success.
Taking the first step into online education can be daunting, with our guidance and support, we will help to maximise learning and establish the skills and learning habits which will last a lifetime!
Alongside EC’s highly effective language learning programme, students will have access to a wide range of courses on FutureLearn’s online platform, which allow them to tailor their learning experience to match their independent interests and goals. Whether expanding business knowledge, exploring culture and creativity, or learning IT and engineering skills, FutureLearn’s high-quality courses, coupled with EC’s onsite support will help students achieve their aspirations.
The choice of courses is endless! See below for the most popular.
EC x FutureLearn is more than just an English course; it’s an opportunity to join a global community of learners, explore new perspectives, and unlock new skills. With EC English’s guidance and FutureLearn’s courses from leading universities, students start on a journey that will enable them to set ambitious goals and attain success! Graduate with digital certificates from EC and FutureLearn by meeting all course requirements.
Why choose EC x FutureLearn:
Courses which allow learners to unlock highly skilled new career paths, and empower themselves to change the world.
Diverse Course Offerings: FutureLearn partners with leading universities to provide courses across various disciplines, including science, technology, arts, business, and health, catering to different interests and career aspirations.
High-Quality Partnerships: The platform collaborates with top universities and organisations worldwide, ensuring learners can access quality education and insights from leading experts.
Social Learning Approach: FutureLearn emphasises interactive learning, encouraging students to engage in discussions and share insights with peers from around the globe, enriching the learning experience.
Flexible Learning Options: Courses are designed for flexibility, allowing learners to study at their own pace and schedule, which is ideal for professionals, students, and anyone looking to balance education with other commitments.
The certificate is available for qualified learners who have successfully completed a course. There are two types of completion requirements: Some courses ask to mark at least 90% of steps as complete, and some ask to mark at least 90% of steps as complete and have an overall course score of at least 70%.
Why do EC x FutureLearn
Combining language learning with this EC x FutureLearn programme, enables students to get the very best of both worlds – great language lessons and access to support and accountability that drives success.
EC x FutureLearn: How it works
EC provides the learning and support needed to be accountable for learning.
Induction: First day
induction that includes;
✔ Valuable guidance for online learning.
✔ Goal setting to create the accountability that ensures success.
✔ Support in choosing the right course.
FutureLearn Course:
✔ Do the online course via the FutureLearn app through the week independently on your chosen course at school or at home. Online study isn’t monitored. We recommend a minimum of 3 hours self-study per week.
✔ Students have access to FutureLearn for the length of their EC x FutureLearn course.
Follow up Fridays
✔ Group class dedicated to FutureLearn led by EC teacher.
✔ Tips and ideas to help make the most of the site.
✔ Reflection on learning.
✔ Discuss learning with others – a great way to help embed what has been learnt.
✔ Review any problems or issues.
✔ Review goals, and set new ones, a process that ensures students stay motivated to make the very best use of the resource.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
EC 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.
Average | 11 students |
Maximum | 15 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 25 years old |
EC Los Angeles is a modern learning space, just a 5 minutes walk from Santa Monica beach – the ultimate stretch of Southern Californian coastline where the sun shines 340 days a year – and two minutes from all the dining, shopping, and nightlife of the famous Third Street Promenade.
Launched: 2012
Centre capacity: 225
Classrooms: 21
Minimum age: 16
Students per class: Average 12 (Max. 15)
School Includes
Student lounge
29 internet connected computers
Self study room
Free wireless internet access throughout
the centre
Social and cultural programme
Library
Interactive whiteboards in all classrooms
Prayer room
University Admissions Service
The nationality and age mix at EC English Language Schools: Los Angeles varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 25.
EC Los Angeles 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.
EC Los Angeles is a modern learning space, just a 5 minutes walk from Santa Monica beach – the ultimate stretch of Southern Californian coastline where the sun shines 340 days a year – and two minutes from all the dining, shopping, and nightlife of the famous Third Street Promenade.
Le location was close to my host family and it was easy to me to come to school. In the classroom you weren’t able to isolate yourself thanks to lots of group exercises and discussion about actual themes. My classmates have been really friendly and the teacher too.
Show details » Read more...In the beginning they gave me the advice to start in the proficiency level. It was challenging and I just forgot about my insecurities in that class because my classmates and teachers told me it's okay to make mistakes. I was happy that I chose the semi-intensive course because I had enough time to spend after or before school. The teachers were nice, especially Monica and Charlene, I liked Charlene's lessons the most because we did some nice activities sometimes.
I stayed in the Barrington Plaza, a great apartment, but we missed some kitchen utensils and the house keep didn't show up a few times. But it was okay, the location is perfect. Zuma housing wasn't very helpful, when I wanted to help my roommate with asking questions they said that she had to contact them on her own. But the reason I helped her was because her English wasn't very good.
Teachers were great! It's good that one student has many different kinds of teachers (age, background and gender). The location was very suitable for me - I was able to go by bike. Activities didn't interest me at all. They were over priced, and we were able to connect with each other and made up activities of our own with my classmates.
Show details » Read more...Nothing could have been worse than my experience with this school. I lived with a host family who didn't speak English very well because they were not native speakers. My English was even better than their's! Their apartment was horrible. I didn't have enough lights in my room; it was too dark. Also, the apartment didn't have an airconditioner , so I hardly could sleep due to the high temperature in my room. I already talked to the person who was in charge of host families, and to the accommodations at the school. He promised to find me another host family as soon as possible, but he didn't . He claimed that he couldn't find a host family for me, but I am sure that he didn't make an effort to find me one.
I didn't like the teaching methods at my school. We had combined classes of grammar, speaking, listening, reading, and writing . We should have had separated classes for each - that would have been much better. Also, there were a lot of teachers who didn't speak English as their first language. Some of them were really good, but there were some teachers who had an accent; their English didn't sound so natural.
I would never recommend this school to anyone, unless they want to waste their money.
Thank you very much for this opportunity. For me, everything was good. The school was nice and I think it is one of the best in USA. The location was good too. I liked Santa Monica very much; it is a nice area. All the activities in school were good and very important because here you can find many people from abroad and get so much experience with that. The people who work in school were amazing; even the teachers. With them, I learned many things.
I will speak about the house, which was one thing more important for me. The family I stayed with were very good people - Helen and Harry were fantastic. I love them and they will be in heart forever. The way they treated me.. I have no words. They are a loving family.
I like my classes because there were students from different part of the world.
The teachers were well prepared and I learned many new things with them.
The school is in a great location just few minutes away from the beach and really easy to reach by bus.
I liked the classes. EC was located in a beautiful city. Teachers delivered a highly effective intensive course. I didn't like some students who were talking non-English languages during classes.
I prefer not to have the same nationalities in the same class.
First off, a big issue was with my homestay, and no one from EC even tried to solve the problem. I went back to my sister-house, and also no one talked to me. After couple of weeks, a staff came to me to ask about the issue... But for what? Then she asked me about how EC can improve.
Let me tell you something! We have English schools in our country, and I studied in a school that had English classes each day, but the issue was about my community who spoke Arabic. How could I practice my English? The homestay should be an important part of my trip.
As non-American people, when we come to your country to study, we want to feel safe! So when I told one of your staff in EC that I wanted to change my homestay for more than one reason, she should have helped me find a new homestay, not just make me calm down and let me go. She didn't even try to do anything!
The English classes were good, but there is this teacher named Nancy. She wasn't kind. She wanted to teach only, not to make us like what she was doing.
My classmates were good, but they were much older than I was, so I couldn't find a good friend to spend the time with until the last week, because he was from Turkey.
I always try to find the good angle from everything to make myself happy, which is why I don't see this as a very bad experience.
The school has good facilities, good teachers, and an excellent location. Good quality housing was provided by the school! Thanks.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Los Angeles. These homes are often between 30 - 60 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Los Angeles, but this tends to be more expensive. EC Los Angeles provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
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 $80 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.
The closest airport to the school is Los Angeles International Airport (JFK).
The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Los Angeles International Airport is $140. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.
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.
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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