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American Explorer Program

ELS Language Centers at the University of La Verne: La Verne (CA)

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Course description

The American Explorer Program at ELS Language Centers is designed for students wishing to include some English lessons in their short stay. Students receive 15 weekly lessons of morning instruction, and will have the afternoon free to explore the surrounding area.

ELS recommends that students select a duration in 4-week increments (4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, etc.). Durations under 4 weeks (2 or 3 weeks) and in non-4-week increments may be available if space permits. These durations require special request and must be approved by the ELS Center Director.

Course topics

The curriculum for Vacation English at ELS Language Centers focuses on the following topics: English structure and speaking practice, reading and writing, practice of learned skills at the Language Technology Center.

Class schedule

Course duration
2-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
08:30 AM - 09:20 AM
Break
09:20 AM - 09:30 AM
Morning session
09:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Break
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning session
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in La Verne to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 14 years old and older
Average 23 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

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

La Verne is a safe and small city, just east of Los Angeles. It is near world-class surfing beaches 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 community that provides a friendly, small-town atmosphere.

ELS students have access to a modern and inviting Campus Center centrally located on the university campus, with access to gaming lounges, recreational activities as well as Starbuck's Coffee. ELS students also have access to outdoor basketball courts where they can easily meet University students for a game of pick up basketball. The fitness center, which houses a cardio room as well as a weight lifting room, is available to all ELS students free of charge.

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • IELTS Test Center
  • TOEFL Test Center
  • Wireless Internet
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at ELS Language Centers at the University of La Verne: La Verne (CA) varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 23. In the summer, the average age is 20.

School holidays

ELS 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
None

School location

La Verne is a safe and small city that is located about 45 minutes east of Los Angeles. It is located near beautiful and popular beaches and attractions such as Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood and distinguished museums. The Center is located on the University of La Verne campus near a residential community full of small businesses that provides a friendly, small town atmosphere. There are plenty of small shops and restaurants in the area with good public transportation. The population of La Verne is about 32,000 people, so it's fairly small compared to largea cities in the area. The University of La Verne has less than 9,000 students with 2,700 in undergraduate and 2,100 graduate (2014-2015).

Area Attractions

La Verne is located east of Downtown Los Angeles (museums, concerts, sporting events) and Hollywood, Beverly Hills and many great beaches
Beautiful small campus located in a suburban community
Year-round mild to warm weather
Universal Studios, Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain
Museums: Getty Center, LACMA, Science Center, Natural History
Concerts: Hollywood Bowl, Disney Concert Hall, Staple Center, Microsoft Theater; Professional
Sport teams: LA Lakers, LA Clippers, Anaheim Angels, LA Dodgers, LA Kings, Anaheim Ducks and LA Galaxy
Old Town Pasadena and Huntington Library & Gardens
San Dimas State Park (horseback riding) and Raging Waters, Southern California's largest water park
18 hole golf course nearby
Shopping Malls (Eastland Center, West Covina Plaza, Montclair Plaza & Ontario Mills)
Transportation: Bus (Foothill Transit) and train (Metrolink)

Local Transportation

Local buses serve local La Verne vicinity for about $1.00 per ride or $35 per month for a bus pass. Students can also use the Metrolink train from the Pomona North station in nearby Pomona (3 km) to go to Los Angeles Union Station ($10 roundtrip weekends).

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housing

Housing

ELS offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 292
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 292
All Homestay Families offers a personable and friendly environment to all students as they are sensitive to student's needs. ELS wants both student and Homestay Family to have a pleasant memorable experience to gain a rewarding and everlasting friendship.

Many Homestay are located in residential communities
All Homestays are within 45 minutes of walking and/or public transportation (student are responsible for their own personal transportation)
Many students ride their bicycle to school and lock their bicycle at designated racks
student-residence

ULV Residence Hall- Student residence (on-campus) - 2-person shared room

£ 396
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Address: 2165 D. Street, La Verne,, CA 91750, USA
Location: Vista Residence Hall
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
£ 396
Vista Residence Hall is conveniently located in the center of campus and is only a 5-7 minute walk to our La Verne Center. Vista is in close proximity to downtown La Verne, with numerous shopping and dining options.
Vista Residential Hall offers modern suite style living for students. Each suite offers two single rooms, two double rooms, four private bathrooms and a living-room. Clean and modern double rooms will host ELS students, while the single rooms will host University of La Verne students, providing the ideal setting for students to learn and acclimate to American and University culture and community. Each suite offers a fully furnished shared living room with a flat screen TV, fully furnished bedrooms, central air and heating, cable tv service, and Wi-Fi access. All rooms are double occupancy with a shared bathroom. The building boasts a large community lounge with a full kitchen and stove, community lounges and study rooms on each floor, and state of the art laundry facilities.

2 Double Room; 2 Bathroom; 1 Living Room

Check in Procedure: Arrive the Sunday before the beginning of classes. Check in between 3:00pm and 9:00pm at the reception desk located inside the main entrance of the Vista Residence Hall.

Check Out Procedure: Students must check out on departing Saturday by 10am.

No meals included in housing pricing. Full kitchen with stove available for resident use on the first floor of the Vista building.

Reserve by: Reserve through ELS Central Admissions at the time of the application. Housing deposit is required to reserve.
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 $110 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 La Verne 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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