TOEFL Preparation

American English Language School

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Course description

Our TOEFL program is a 12-week intensive course that reviews the structure of the test, all four skill areas (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), and useful techniques to help you achieve your desired score. We work on one skill area each day Mondays-Thursdays and finish the week with a practice exam that includes all four skill areas on Fridays.

Students will need to either complete Level 5 of our ESL program or prove sufficient English skills by taking our placement test and scoring at or above the score our Level 5 students are expected to achieve by the end of the program. At the end of the 12-week TOEFL class, students will be prepared to take the TOEFL exam. This course may be repeated.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and Vocabulary

Class schedule

Course duration
12-52 weeks
Start dates
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
5 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
28 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025

AELS 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 times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 22 years old
(25 in the summer)

Certificate

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

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"My experience was informative and so fun!"

Rache

American English Language School is a great place for students to learn and practice their English! Students get many opportunities to speak and engage with their classmates and their teacher because classes are kept under 8 students. The teachers really encourage a LOT of conversation in the classroom! The classrooms are clean and spacious, but the desks are arranged to allow the most conversation between classmates!

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
3 Jan 2022 - 25 Mar 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Cassandra, Assistant Director at American English Language School responded to this review.
23 May 2022

Thank you for your kind review. We do our best to improve our students' English speaking skills.

"I truly recommend this school. Great experience!"

CRISTINA BELLA GOMEZ, student from Spain

Excellent school location and beautiful city -Brea. Small groups of students per class and the best teacher. I truly recommend this school. Great experience

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
20 weeks
Date of study
4 Jan 2021 - 28 May 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Cassandra, Assistant Director at American English Language School responded to this review.
18 June 2021

Thank you for your kind review. We are happy that you enjoyed staying in Brea.

"I love their Guarantee Program!"

Michelle Han

I tried this school 4 quarters (1 year) because of their guarantee program. I was a little doubtful about their guarantee program but I chose this school mainly because of their small class size. I didn't want to be in class with other 10 students. I wanted to talk more with my classmates and teacher rather than just listening in class. My reading and grammar were ok and I really wanted to improve my speaking and that's why I came to this school.
This school, I guess, is known for their small group class size where there are about 5 students per class. I think it's because they don't advertise and don't work with many agencies. The tuition is very reasonable...well almost cheap you can say. During my stay for 4 quarters, my class size was 5, 3, 7, and 4. Actually I liked it very much! I started with Level 2 and finished at Level 5. After a year, I took the official TOEFL test there (they are also iBT TOEFL testing center) and got 78! They really guaranteed my score! I have to admit that not only this school was good for me, I also studied very hard after my class. If you are serious about improving your English, this is the BEST school in Los Angeles, California. Try! You won't regret it!

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Duration of study
51 weeks
Date of study
1 Apr 2019 - 27 Mar 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Cassandra, Assistant Director at American English Language School responded to this review.
29 September 2020

Wow! What a fantastic review! Thank you so much for your generous review and we are glad that you were able to achieve the TOEFL score you needed.

"AELS is an amazing English school in Orange County."

Eugene Lee

I studied at AELS for about a year and the class sizes are small and the teachers give a lot of individual attention. The teachers are all professional native English Speakers who helped me practice pronunciation and grammar. The location and facilities are clean, professional and in Brea, California. I really liked my experience with Ms. C, she was great!

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Duration of study
41 weeks
Date of study
1 Jul 2019 - 15 Apr 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Cassandra, Assistant Director at American English Language School responded to this review.
16 April 2020

Thanks for your wonderful review! We are glad that you liked our location and facilities as well.

"Great AELS experience"

Raymond Laurente

American English Language School has been great! They offer many programs for different kinds of students. The teachers are all great, knowledgable and patient. They location is easy to get to less than 5 minutes from downtown Brea and its also near Brea mall. Overall, I definitely loved coming to American English Language School.

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Date of study
14 Dec 2020 - 7 Apr 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Cassandra, Assistant Director at American English Language School responded to this review.
07 April 2020

Thank you for your review and we are happy that you enjoyed our location!

"The best and most affordable English school for serious English learners"

Miles Fu

I have attended American English Language School since October and I love it. All of their classes are 8 students or less, and my class only had 3 other students, so it felt almost like a private lesson. Because classes were so small, we all improved a lot in our English, especially SPEAKING. This is because we were able to practice a lot more and get feedback and corrections from the teacher right away.
The teachers were caring and sincere. You could tell they were passionate about their jobs and helping students. I have always felt welcomed in class and never nervous to speak up or ask questions.
Another thing I love about this school is the cultural trips we take and Culture Week. We learn a lot about American culture and the students' cultures and it makes learning English more exciting than sitting in a classroom with a textbook. The classes and lessons were diverse, and I really feel more comfortable speaking English at work and to strangers than I did before coming here.
I would highly recommend this school for anyone seriously looking to improve their English for an affordable price.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
24 weeks
Date of study
1 Oct 2019 - 20 Mar 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Cassandra Casas, Assistant Director of Administration at American English Language School responded to this review.
28 March 2020

Thank you for the review! We are glad that you were able to improve and feel more comfortable speaking English outside of the classroom!

"This school has great teachers and many chances to speak."

Rebecca Lee

I had a great experience at this school. My class only had seven other students so we had a lot of chances to speak and get corrections from the teacher on our speaking. This school also has the TOEFL guarantee program that is unlike any other school in my area. The teachers are great and the curriculum is geared toward academic English and daily life so it really helped me in and out of the classroom.

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Duration of study
63 weeks
Date of study
2 Apr 2018 - 21 Jun 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Cassandra Casas, Assistant Director of Administration at American English Language School responded to this review.
14 March 2019

Thank you for the review! We are glad you enjoyed your experience at AELS!

"Terrific!"

Pascal Stravinsky

AELS provided a warm and hospitable learning environment, which made my transition to the United States very smooth. Class sizes were very small! It really gave me an opportunity to practice my English well!

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Duration of study
8 weeks
Date of study
2 Jan 2019 - 5 Mar 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Cassandra Casas, Assistant Director of Administration at American English Language School responded to this review.
06 March 2019

Thank you for the kind review! We are glad that you enjoyed your time at AELS!

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Housing

AELS offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 647
weekly
Age range: 18 - 29 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Los Angeles
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by shuttle
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 647
Our homestays are meticulously chosen, having undergone thorough criminal background checks. They provide students with the chance to immerse themselves in the local culture within the welcoming environment of Los Angeles while studying English. Conveniently situated near our school, these homes are only a 5-10 minute drive away, with transportation included in the homestay accommodation fee. Families offer breakfast and dinner every day of the week, allowing students to experience the local cuisine firsthand. Please note that students must be 18 years of age or older.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 1,078
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Age range: 18 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: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by shuttle
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
NZ$ 1,078
Our homestays are meticulously chosen, having undergone thorough criminal background checks. They provide students with the chance to immerse themselves in the local culture within the welcoming environment of Los Angeles while studying English. Conveniently situated near our school, these homes are only a 5-10 minute drive away, with transportation included in the homestay accommodation fee. Families offer breakfast and dinner every day of the week, allowing students to experience the local cuisine firsthand. Please note that students must be 18 years of age or older.
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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.

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.

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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.

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