American English Language School
3230 E. Imperial Hwy, Suite 125, Orange County, California 92821, United States
American English Language School
Our ESL program caters to students aiming to fully immerse themselves in language learning during their stay. With a strong emphasis on speaking and communication skills, each day consists of four lessons dedicated to enhancing communication abilities. These lessons provide ample opportunities to refine speaking and conversational skills, focusing on practical language use in everyday situations, commonly referred to as life skills.
Throughout the course, students engage in activities covering grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Our curriculum integrates textbooks and a diverse range of materials, prioritizing speaking and conversation on various topics.
Additionally, every Monday features a portfolio project presentation, offering students the chance to speak in front of their classmates, thereby enhancing their public speaking skills.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
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.
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 6 students |
Maximum | 8 students |
Age range | 18 years old and older |
Average | 22 years old (25 in the summer) |
American English Language School is situated in Brea, strategically positioned on the border between Los Angeles and Orange County. Our school's prime location, coupled with our comprehensive ESL and TOEFL courses, makes it an ideal destination for English language studies. We pride ourselves on offering small class sizes with 100% native-speaker faculty. Our focus is on maintaining an average of 5-6 students per class, with a maximum of 8 students. This approach fosters conversation-oriented classes that encourage active participation and provide immediate feedback from English teachers, thereby maximizing learning efficiency.
AELS has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in USA. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
The nationality and age mix at American English Language School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 22. In the summer, the average age is 25.
AELS teaches students from all over the world, including:
AELS 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.
Orange County, located between Los Angeles County and San Diego County, is the sixth largest county in the United States and the third most populated region in California. With Disneyland, California Adventure, beautiful beaches and other natural landscapes such as Newport and Laguna Beach, you can enjoy sunny Southern California all year round. This county is home to Anaheim, Brea, Fullerton, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and many other beautiful cities, with many two-year and four-year universities, including UC Irvine, California State University Fullerton (CSU Fullerton), and Chapman University.
Brea (right next to Fullerton and Yorba Linda) is a friendly middle-class city with a population of 40,000 people in Orange County. It is a very safe city with its own police force and within walking distance of AELS, there are many shopping and dining areas and many other places to enjoy. Brea is only 40 minutes away from Los Angeles and 1 hour 30 minutes from San Diego by car. You can enjoy many beaches, attractions, and theme parks within an hour's time. The California Western College of Law, California State University Fullerton (CSU Fullerton), California State University Los Angeles(CSULA), Fullerton College, Chapman University, Hope International University, Biola University, Azusa Pacific Christian College, University of La Verne are not far from AELS, so you can easily visit and experience American campus culture.
I had a great time at American English Language School. I was able to get lots of practice in speaking English with my classmates because there were only 5 students in the class. Also, the teachers were so helpful and kind whenever I needed help or had a question. I felt like my learning needs were really met at this school, and I learned so much.
I also loved Culture Week! We got to listen to speakers, go on cultural field trips, and practice speaking English with people outside of class. It really helped me learn much more about American culture and have more confidence in speaking to English speakers.
I would recommend this place to everybody!
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Orange County. These homes are often between 5 - 10 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
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.
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 Orange County 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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