- Downtown cultural attractions & shopping - Conditional admission with 112 ELS level, without TOEFL scores - Campus Facility Use - Outdoor recreation at local parks and lakes (biking, hiking, skiing, ice skating) - The Mall of America (largest mall in the USA)
Top Native Language by Center
Students from all over the world with different nationality and cultural background have chosen ELS program to study English in a new Environment. Nationalities of students include Chinese(35%),Japanese(32%),Arabic(17%).Korean(9%). The percentage may vary each month.
Conditional Admission
With over level 112 in ELS, students can be accepted to Bachelor and Master's programs. Both Undergraduate and Graduate schools issue a CLA to students.
ELS La Verne (CA)About the
For over 50 years, students have chosen ELS to achieve their English language goals. With 12 class levels, state-of-the-art language technology centers, multiple testing services and university admission assistance, ELS ensures success through our personalized approach and commitment to student achievement. ELS' rapidly globalizing world presents many challenges; however, those challenges bring with them many opportunities. Being able to communicate effectively in English can help students make the most of these opportunities and enable student to accomplish his dreams. ELS International Pathways provide one with a seamless journey to further education. Students can study English with ELS in 83 different locations in 11 countries. By completing the ELS English for Academic Purposes program, student satisfy the English requirement for more than 650 ELS partner universities worldwide. ELS University Admission Services will guide students from start to finish as he progress toward his chosen university. Students will make new friends from around the world and come to understand their cultures. This will ensure one a successful journey through a rapidly changing, globalizing world.
University of La Verne About the
University of La Verne is a private nonprofit university located in La Verne, California, about 30 minutes away from Los Angeles.Founded in 1891, the university is composed of the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business & Public Management, College of Education and Organizational Leadership, College of Law, and a Regional Campus Administration that oversees seven regional campuses. It awards both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Many of their classes are taught at smaller campuses throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Structure/Speaking Practice with emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and language technology
Benefit, Goal of this course :
If students want to learn English while still having time to visit local cities and attractions, the ELS Semi-Intensive English program is the perfect choice! Student will take classes in the morning and have afternoons free to explore and use his improving English.
Curriculum : The development of important language skills and elements, such as listening, speaking, pronunciation and vocabulary, allows him to communicate accurately and effectively.
Students practice conversation and other speaking skills using practical, real-world English. Students learn to write with accuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skills and improve your use of grammar.
Students work on his individual language skills and objectives through technology-supported learning in our modern Language Technology Centers.
Contact America! provides student with regular opportunities to meet with native English speakers, visit
and observe university courses, listen to guest lecturers and participate in local excursions
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/20 sessions per week 8:30-9:20-Language Technology Center
Structure/Speaking Practice with emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and language technology
Benefit, Goal of this course :
If students want to learn English while still having time to visit local cities and attractions, the ELS Semi-Intensive English program is the perfect choice! Student will take classes in the morning and have afternoons free to explore and use his improving English.
Curriculum : The development of important language skills and elements, such as listening, speaking, pronunciation and vocabulary, allows him to communicate accurately and effectively.
Students practice conversation and other speaking skills using practical, real-world English. Students learn to write with accuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skills and improve your use of grammar.
Students work on his individual language skills and objectives through technology-supported learning in our modern Language Technology Centers.
Contact America! provides student with regular opportunities to meet with native English speakers, visit
and observe university courses, listen to guest lecturers and participate in local excursions
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/20 sessions per week 8:30-9:20-Language Technology Center
9:30-10:20-Vocabulary Enrichment
10:30-11:20-Structure/Speaking Practice
11:30-12:20-Structure/Speaking Practice
Course Information
Class size
12 Students
Schedule
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 Weeks
Course Level
12 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Structure and Speaking Practice, Vocabulary Enrichment, Language Technology Center
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Students who wish to study English while on vacation in the USA may do so in the ELS American Explorer Program.
Curriculum : This program features three morning lessons per day (Monday through Friday) for a total of 15 lessons per week. Afternoons are free for recreation and relaxation.
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/15 lessons per week 8:30-9:20 Vocabulary Enrichment/Language
Structure and Speaking Practice, Vocabulary Enrichment, Language Technology Center
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Students who wish to study English while on vacation in the USA may do so in the ELS American Explorer Program.
Curriculum : This program features three morning lessons per day (Monday through Friday) for a total of 15 lessons per week. Afternoons are free for recreation and relaxation.
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/15 lessons per week 8:30-9:20 Vocabulary Enrichment/Language
9:30-10:20 Structure/Speaking Practice
10:30-11:20 Structure/Speaking Practice
Course Information
Class size
12 Students
Schedule
4, 8, 12 Weeks
Course Level
12 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Focus of Study : English for Academic Purposes
(EAP) is set out to provide students with the fundamental academic tools
they will need in order to study abroad. EAP will be the initiative to
students' pursuit of higher education.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Students who enroll in EAP program will ultimately aim for conditional
admissions to ELS' 650+ partner universities. Students who complete all
12 levels of Intensive EAP courses will be issued a Certificate of
Completion which will prove students' English proficiency at more than
650 universities.
Curriculum : Students at
all levels will be offered Language Technology Center and
Reading/Writing lessons. From beginner(101-103) to advanced(107-109),
students will be provided with structure/speaking and vocabulary lessons
while masters (110-112) will be provided with Skills Enhancement Class
and Language Studies additionally.
Classroom Hour : English for Academic Purposes Sample Class Schedule*
Focus of Study : English for Academic Purposes
(EAP) is set out to provide students with the fundamental academic tools
they will need in order to study abroad. EAP will be the initiative to
students' pursuit of higher education.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Students who enroll in EAP program will ultimately aim for conditional
admissions to ELS' 650+ partner universities. Students who complete all
12 levels of Intensive EAP courses will be issued a Certificate of
Completion which will prove students' English proficiency at more than
650 universities.
Curriculum : Students at
all levels will be offered Language Technology Center and
Reading/Writing lessons. From beginner(101-103) to advanced(107-109),
students will be provided with structure/speaking and vocabulary lessons
while masters (110-112) will be provided with Skills Enhancement Class
and Language Studies additionally.
Classroom Hour : English for Academic Purposes Sample Class Schedule*
BEGINNER (101 - 103)
INTERMEDIATE (104 - 106)
ADVANCED (107 - 109)
MASTERS (110 - 112)
8:30 – 9:20
Structure/Speaking Practice
Structure/Speaking Practice
Language Technology Center
Skills Enhancement Class*
9:30 – 10:20
Structure/Speaking Practice
Structure/Speaking Practice
Vocabulary Enrichment
Language Technology Center
10:30 – 11:20
Language Technology Center
Vocabulary Enrichment
Structure/Speaking Practice
Language Studies
11:30 – 12:20
Vocabulary Enrichment
Language Technology Center
Structure/Speaking Practice
Language Studies
12:20 – 1:30
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
1:30 – 2:30
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
2:40 – 3:45
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
Reading/Writing**
Course Information
Class size
15 Students
Schedule
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 Weeks
Course Level
12 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
Student Residence (On Campus)
Location: La Verne Dormitory Oaks Residential Complex, Bldg ELa Verne, CA
Room Type: Triple Meals: No meals included Min Age: 17
Key/Damage: $100
Description:
2013 Temporary Summer Meal Adjustments ONLY applicable to Sessions 6, 7 and 8: Davenport will be closed for mealsfrom May 31st to June 10th. Davenport will reopen June 11th and the hours are: • Monday-Thursday: Breakfast 8am - 9am, Lunch 11am - 1pm, Dinner 5pm-7pm • Friday: Breakfast 8am - 9am, Lunch 11am - 1pm, Dinner 5pm- 6:30pm• Saturday & Sunday: Brunch 11am - 1pm & Dinner 5 - 6:30pm. • Barbara¿s place will be open Monday- Friday 8am-2pm for breakfast and lunch only. Summer dorm building is subject tochange. Shared typical on campus dormrooms. Shared hallway bathrooms. Roomsinclude 3 single beds, 3 desks, 3 dressers and closets. Rooms are well lit with big windows and bureau. Males and females may NOT share the same room in the dorm; however, males and females are housed onthe same floor. Linens are not provided. Students should bring or purchase uponarrival: extra long twin sheets, blanket/comforter, pillow, towels, alarm clock. Self service laundry machines are availablefor a small fee.
Homestay
Location: Homestays in the area Room
Type: Single Meals: 14 meals per week
Min Age: 14 Key/Damage: None
Description:
Host family students areresponsible for their personal transportation. Students generally commute to the campus by bus, foot or bike.
Surrounding Area
La Verne is a safe and small city, just east of Los Angeles. It is near world-class surfingbeaches and attractions such as Disneyland® and Universal Studios Hollywood® and renowned museums. The Center is located on the University of La Verne campus near a residential communitythat provides a friendly, small-townatmosphere.La Verne enjoys a year-round warm, mildclimate. Pleasant summers are just right for sportswear of all types. Winter evenings arecool (jackets are needed), but most days tendto be sunny and warm. A raincoat isrecommended for winter showers.
Facilities
Baseball field Basketball court(s) Cafeteria Computer center Fitness Center GymnasiumLanguage Technology Center (LTC) Library Music practice room(s) Recreational park Snack bar Wheelchair accessible
- To be honest, I had no plan how and where to go to study English abroad before someone recommended me Study Destiny, and the principal made me go to Laverne Center I am pretty sure no one knows about Laverne but it is a small city near LA. You could get there straight away from the LA airport, but I took the train from LA union station and it took me about 30~40 minutes.First thing that amazed me about Laverne was that, it had no homeless people. Despite the fact, LA
city had quite a number of homeless people, Laverne had none of them. It is a typical small and safe city. ELS center is within the Laverne University. There is only one office, but class rooms are separated. For accommodation problems, I home stayed for the first month, and I used Uni dormitory from following month. It’s not like I hated home staying but it was just too distant from the university.
The teachers are very nice, all of them! Especially Stew, and Matt! Matt told me that he was going to Columbia university for TESOL I don’t know if it worked out for him. Korean ratio is perfect as well. And there is a restaurant within the Uni which is ran by Korean people so I could solve my lunch with
reasonable prices the whole time.I was placed into one of the most advanced class, so the text was pretty hard. But out of all, the lesson where you had to write 7 pages worth of essay was the hardest.Although it is distant from LA, I think that is the major reason why it is an ideal place to study English
for!.
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사실 제대하고 어학연수를 가려는 마음만 있었지, 어디를 어떻게 가야하고 어떻게 준비하는지는 깜깜했었었죠. 라번은 아시는분은 없겠지만. LA인근의 소도시 입니다. 가는법은 LA공항에서 바로 가는법도 있겠지만, 저같은 경우는 LA 유니온 스테이션에서 기차타고 30~40분정도?를 가서 도착했죠.
제가 LA에 와서 가장 놀랐던게, 곳곳에 있는 홈레스 들이었는데, 라번은 홈레스가 없고(한명도 못봤어요) 작고 안전한 전형적인 미국 소도시입니다. ELS 센터는 이 라번에 있는 대학교 라번대 안에 있습니다. 오피스는 한군데지만, 수업은 라번대 곳곳에 퍼져있는 교실에서 진행이 됩니다. 저같은 경우는 첫달은 홈스테이를 하고, 나머지는 라번대 기숙사를 사용했습니다. 홈스테이하는 분은 엄청 착하고 좋았지만, 학교에서 조금 거리가 있어서 그 다음달부터 기숙사로 바꿨죠. 선생님들은 다 너무 좋으세요! 특히 stu랑 matt!! matt은 컬럼비아대로 테솔 따러 간다고 했는데 잘 됬으려나 모르겠네요.ㅎㅎ 한국인 비율도 많지 않고. 그래도 한국인 부부가 운영하시는 식당이 대학내에 있어서 다니는 내내 싼가격으로 점심을 먹을 수 있었어요 ㅎㅎ
저는 거의 끝반으로 배정나서, 교재는 조금 어려웠었구요. 무엇보다 마지막 과목으로 에세이를 7장인가 써야하는 수업이 진짜 힘들었던것 같아요.
LA랑 조금 멀기는 하지만, 오히려 그래서 공부하기는 최적의 조건! 깨끗하고 안전한 곳에서 영어실력 쌓기는 최적의 장소라고 감히 말씀드립니다!
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