- Helpful administrative staff and faculty members help students through their academic decisions in the United States and cultural adjustments. - Students can choose from three different ESL program including Super Intensive, Intensive and Semi Intensive program. - The mission of POLY Languages Institute is to provide a fulfilling education to serious students and to create a positive learning environment with cultural activities to do in the diverse state of California.
National Mix
Nationalities of students include Asian, South American,European and other countries. The percentage may vary each month.
POLY Languages Institute at PasadenaAbout the
POLY Languages Institute, Inc. (POLY) has assisted tens of thousands of students from all over the world in their pursuit of the language proficiency needed to reach their educational and career goals, or simply for their own self-improvement. As a result of our dedication and commitment to better educate and serve our students, we can confidently assure our students that we are one of the best educational institutes around. POLY Languages Institute, Inc., founded in 1970, opened its first center in Pasadena, CA and later added two additional centers in Los Angeles, CA and Irvine, CA. Each center is about 5,000 square feet in size and has about 100 students enrolled per term. At least 7 classrooms and a computer lab are designated to serve our students’ learning needs. The mission of POLY Languages Institute is to provide a fulfilling education to serious students and to create a positive learning environment. We are committed to providing excellent education and rendering great student services.
Focus of Study and Benefits: As its mission, POLY is committed to providing excellent English as a Second Language programs to non-native speakers who are serious about achieving the language proficiency needed to reach their educational and career goals, or simply for their own self improvement.POLY recognize that our students come from diverse cultures and academic backgrounds and that every student has different strengths and weaknesses, focuses and needs. Instructors therefore structures the program into distinct course types followed by test preparation courses.
Curriculum : POLY's ESL Semi-Intensive program is designed for students who wish to accelerate their English skills with some time to spare in experiencing American culture. The program consists of six ESL levels and one TOEFL Prep course. Semi-Intensive program offers only the core components of language learning including Listening/Speaking and Reading and Writing. There's average of 10 to 15 students in each class.
Classroom Hour : Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week8:50-10:40-Listening/Speaking10:50-12:40-Reading/Writing
Focus of Study and Benefits: As its mission, POLY is committed to providing excellent English as a Second Language programs to non-native speakers who are serious about achieving the language proficiency needed to reach their educational and career goals, or simply for their own self improvement.POLY recognize that our students come from diverse cultures and academic backgrounds and that every student has different strengths and weaknesses, focuses and needs. Instructors therefore structures the program into distinct course types followed by test preparation courses.
Curriculum : POLY's ESL Semi-Intensive program is designed for students who wish to accelerate their English skills with some time to spare in experiencing American culture. The program consists of six ESL levels and one TOEFL Prep course. Semi-Intensive program offers only the core components of language learning including Listening/Speaking and Reading and Writing. There's average of 10 to 15 students in each class.
Classroom Hour : Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week8:50-10:40-Listening/Speaking10:50-12:40-Reading/Writing
Course Information
Class size
10-15 Students
Schedule
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 Weeks
Course Level
6 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
17
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Focus of Study and Benefits: As its mission, POLY is committed to providing excellent English as a Second Language programs to non-native speakers who are serious about achieving the language proficiency needed to reach their educational and career goals, or simply for their own self improvement.POLY recognize that our students come from diverse cultures and academic backgrounds and that every student has different strengths and weaknesses, focuses and needs. Instructors therefore structures the program into distinct course types followed by test preparation courses.
Curriculum : POLY's ESL Semi-Intensive program is designed for students who wish to accelerate their English skills with some time to spare in experiencing American culture. The program consists of six ESL levels and one TOEFL Prep course. Intensive program offers the core components of language learning including Listening/Speaking and Reading and Writing with addition of Grammar class in the afternoon. There's average of 10 to 15 students in each class.
Classroom Hour : Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week8:50-10:40-Listening/Speaking10:50-12:40-Reading/Writing1:10-2:00-Grammar
Focus of Study and Benefits: As its mission, POLY is committed to providing excellent English as a Second Language programs to non-native speakers who are serious about achieving the language proficiency needed to reach their educational and career goals, or simply for their own self improvement.POLY recognize that our students come from diverse cultures and academic backgrounds and that every student has different strengths and weaknesses, focuses and needs. Instructors therefore structures the program into distinct course types followed by test preparation courses.
Curriculum : POLY's ESL Semi-Intensive program is designed for students who wish to accelerate their English skills with some time to spare in experiencing American culture. The program consists of six ESL levels and one TOEFL Prep course. Intensive program offers the core components of language learning including Listening/Speaking and Reading and Writing with addition of Grammar class in the afternoon. There's average of 10 to 15 students in each class.
Classroom Hour : Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week8:50-10:40-Listening/Speaking10:50-12:40-Reading/Writing1:10-2:00-Grammar
Course Information
Class size
10-15 Students
Schedule
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 Weeks
Course Level
6 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
17
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Focus of Study and Benefits: As its mission, POLY is committed to providing excellent English as a Second Language programs to non-native speakers who are serious about achieving the language proficiency needed to reach their educational and career goals, or simply for their own self improvement.POLY recognize that our students come from diverse cultures and academic backgrounds and that every student has different strengths and weaknesses, focuses and needs. Instructors therefore structures the program into distinct course types followed by test preparation courses.
Curriculum : POLY's ESL Intensive Plus program is designed for students who wish to accelerate their English skills. The program consists of six ESL levels and one TOEFL Prep course. The program is POLY's best offer since it provides core language components with additional challenging learning concepts like grammar, pronounciation or idioms. The combination and intensity of the program will enrich student's language learning. There's average of 10 to 15 students in each class.
Classroom Hour : Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week8:50-10:40-Listening/Speaking10:50-12:40-Reading/Writing1:10-2:00-Grammar2:10-3:00-Pronounciation or Idioms
Focus of Study and Benefits: As its mission, POLY is committed to providing excellent English as a Second Language programs to non-native speakers who are serious about achieving the language proficiency needed to reach their educational and career goals, or simply for their own self improvement.POLY recognize that our students come from diverse cultures and academic backgrounds and that every student has different strengths and weaknesses, focuses and needs. Instructors therefore structures the program into distinct course types followed by test preparation courses.
Curriculum : POLY's ESL Intensive Plus program is designed for students who wish to accelerate their English skills. The program consists of six ESL levels and one TOEFL Prep course. The program is POLY's best offer since it provides core language components with additional challenging learning concepts like grammar, pronounciation or idioms. The combination and intensity of the program will enrich student's language learning. There's average of 10 to 15 students in each class.
Classroom Hour : Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week8:50-10:40-Listening/Speaking10:50-12:40-Reading/Writing1:10-2:00-Grammar2:10-3:00-Pronounciation or Idioms
Course Information
Class size
10-15 Students
Schedule
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 Weeks
Course Level
6 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
17
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
POLY offers student residence and homestay accommodation options. Students may request the Accommodation Arrangement Service on the Application Form; payment is due 20 days prior to their planned move-in date so that appropriate accommodations can be arranged. Students should receive the confirmation letter about 10 days prior to your scheduled move-in date.
Student Residence
Student Residences are independently owned and operated. However, Student Residences are arranged exclusively for POLY students, and they are available for all centers. Meals are not included, but students have full access to the kitchen. The students may book only up to 120 days at a time, if available. The Student Residences are easily accessible by bus or within walking distance. The rooms are furnished with a bed and a desk. The facilities also include T.V., internet access, refrigerator, and laundry machines (washer and dryer). The students must provide their own bed set (pillow, cover, and blanket) and all other living necessities.
Homestay
Homestay accommodations with English-speaking host families are available at all POLY centers. Homestay arrangements generally include two meals per day (breakfast and dinner), a private room with a bed, a desk, and more depending on the host family. Homestays are selected so that they are located within 30 minutes by public transportation from the POLY center. POLY staff will introduce up to three (3) host families.
Surrounding Area
Pasadena center is only 12 miles away from LA, the biggest metropolitan city in Southern California. Universities Nearby include California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and The Art Center College of Design. Overlooking the San Gabriel Mountains, students can enjoy the beuaty of the nature during their stay at Pasadena center.
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