UCLA Extension's American Language CenterAbout the
The American Language Center (ALC) in Los Angeles and stablished in 1975,ALC is a proud member of AAIEP. The , ALC offers English language training to speakers of other languages. ALC students are encouraged to speak English as much as possible, with both classmates and native speakers. Fully accredited ALC instructors have master's degree in applied English and TESOL certificate. With their knowledge gained from teaching non-English speaking students around the world, ALC instructors at UCLA will help the students to experience and improve their English by adapting to life in the United States. UCLA is one of the most prestigious schools in the West Coast and one of the top public universities in the United States. Located in the wealthy town of Beverly Hills, the campus's architecture is built in classic Romanesque style and close to many famous sites of Los Angeles. All ALC students can access to UCLA learning facilities such as the language/computer lab with Internet access and the UCLA library - one of the three largest libraries in North America.
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) ExtensionAbout the
Founded in 1919, UCLA is one of the most prestigious and top-ranked universities in the U.S. and also one of the most beautiful. With a student population of more than 40,000, UCLA features a College of Letters and Sciences with both undergraduate and graduate programs and 11 professional schools, including Engineering, Medicine, Law, and Film & Television. The distinguished faculty includes Nobel Prize winners, Guggenheim Fellows, members of the National Academy of Sciences, and other prestigious academic organizations. UCLA is also known for its libraries, prize-winning athletic teams, performing arts, and cultural offerings.
The Study Abroad at UCLA Program is designed for international students currently enrolled in a degree program, freemovers, or those on a gap year looking to expand their horizons. This program is an excellent opportunity for international students who want to spend a quarter or more at a top-ranked U.S. university, and earn transferrable academic credits at the undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and professional levels.
Anyone, at any age, can participate in a Study Abroad Program at UCLA Extension. Study Abroad programs allow students to select classes from the entire UCLA Extension catalog and attend for one quarter, two, three, or more! We even welcome domestic students (usually undergraduates) who are interested in a domestic study away program and want additional support and programming.
Goal of this course :
Many UCLA Extension courses offered to undergraduate students are the same courses offered by our main campus (same syllabus, course instruction, and curriculum) offered at a reduced tuition rate. Students can also explore the possibility of taking UCLA undergraduate courses offered by UCLA College and Letters and Science on our main campus through concurrent enrollment. It is important to note concurrent courses have a higher tuition rate and placements can be competitive.
All UCLA Extension or UCLA concurrent courses offer academic credit that can be transferred back to their home university toward their bachelor's degree.
Benefit of this course :
Access to UCLA Facilities and Los Angeles
In addition to enjoying the park-like UCLA campus and our year-round sunny climate, you’ll be amazed at how much Los Angeles has to offer: L.A. is a hub for international business; it’s the home of the film and entertainment industry; it’s famous for museums, theaters, and concert venues; and, with its incredible beaches, mountains, and deserts, it’s a destination for sports and leisure activities.
In-person access to UCLA's library, recreation center, Bruin card, and the ability to join clubs on campus.
Networking
In-class networking with fellow students, people already in your field of study, working professionals, and UCLA Extension career center appointments.
Credits and Transferability
All credit-bearing courses offered by UCLA Extension and UCLA are transferable, allowing you to earn credits while studying in-person or online at one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
In-person Support and Academic Counseling
You will receive academic counseling from a program representative and student advisor.
Orientation
In-person orientation week of activities and events. Past activities have included a scavenger hunt and campus tour, an excursion to the Santa Monica Pier, hikes to iconic LA sites like the Griffith Observatory, a visit to the Westwood Farmers Market, and more!
Experience Los Angeles
Experience all that L.A. has to offer—the diversity, the culture, and the people. Explore on your own, or sign up for the Study Abroad at UCLA Program’s planned group excursions and social program offered throughout the quarter.
Curriculum : UCLA Extension Courses or UCLA Courses (Main Campus)
UCLA Extension Courses
Courses available: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters
Enrollment is open to all until a course section is full
Course length varies from three weeks to eleven weeks per quarter, depending on the course
A full-time course load is considered to be at least three 4-unit courses for 12 units. Students can elect to take up to 20 units per quarter.
Courses are offered during the day, on weekends, and in the evenings. Evening hours of instruction are mainly from 6:30 to 10 p.m. PT.
Many UCLA Extension courses offered to undergraduate students are the same courses offered by our main campus (same syllabus, course instruction, and curriculum) offered at a reduced tuition rate.
Immunization forms are not required
Reduced English Language test scores are accepted
Grade Point Average requirements are reduced
Enjoy a wide selection of courses in a variety of academic disciplines
Courses available: Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters
Enrollment is on a space-available basis, and UCLA matriculated students have priority. Placements are competitive and not guaranteed.
Permission to enroll requires consent of course instructor and/or department representative
Course length: 11 weeks per quarter
A full-time course load is considered three 4-unit courses for a total of 12 units
Hours of instruction are mainly daytime from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT.
UCLA Extension Study Abroad students are eligible to enroll in UCLA’s College of Letters and Sciences undergraduate classes from the departments of humanities, life sciences, physical science, and social sciences
During the summer quarter, in order to enroll in UCLA courses, you must apply for UCLA Summer Sessions. Students often stay for more than one quarter, and it is easy to transfer between Study Abroad at UCLA and UCLA Summer Sessions
UCLA courses have a higher tuition rate per unit
Immunizations are required
English Language test scores are higher than UCLA Extension courses
Grade Point Average requirements are higher than UCLA Extension courses
The Study Abroad at UCLA Program is designed for international students currently enrolled in a degree program, freemovers, or those on a gap year looking to expand their horizons. This program is an excellent opportunity for international students who want to spend a quarter or more at a top-ranked U.S. university, and earn transferrable academic credits at the undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and professional levels.
Anyone, at any age, can participate in a Study Abroad Program at UCLA Extension. Study Abroad programs allow students to select classes from the entire UCLA Extension catalog and attend for one quarter, two, three, or more! We even welcome domestic students (usually undergraduates) who are interested in a domestic study away program and want additional support and programming.
Goal of this course :
Many UCLA Extension courses offered to undergraduate students are the same courses offered by our main campus (same syllabus, course instruction, and curriculum) offered at a reduced tuition rate. Students can also explore the possibility of taking UCLA undergraduate courses offered by UCLA College and Letters and Science on our main campus through concurrent enrollment. It is important to note concurrent courses have a higher tuition rate and placements can be competitive.
All UCLA Extension or UCLA concurrent courses offer academic credit that can be transferred back to their home university toward their bachelor's degree.
Benefit of this course :
Access to UCLA Facilities and Los Angeles
In addition to enjoying the park-like UCLA campus and our year-round sunny climate, you’ll be amazed at how much Los Angeles has to offer: L.A. is a hub for international business; it’s the home of the film and entertainment industry; it’s famous for museums, theaters, and concert venues; and, with its incredible beaches, mountains, and deserts, it’s a destination for sports and leisure activities.
In-person access to UCLA's library, recreation center, Bruin card, and the ability to join clubs on campus.
Networking
In-class networking with fellow students, people already in your field of study, working professionals, and UCLA Extension career center appointments.
Credits and Transferability
All credit-bearing courses offered by UCLA Extension and UCLA are transferable, allowing you to earn credits while studying in-person or online at one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
In-person Support and Academic Counseling
You will receive academic counseling from a program representative and student advisor.
Orientation
In-person orientation week of activities and events. Past activities have included a scavenger hunt and campus tour, an excursion to the Santa Monica Pier, hikes to iconic LA sites like the Griffith Observatory, a visit to the Westwood Farmers Market, and more!
Experience Los Angeles
Experience all that L.A. has to offer—the diversity, the culture, and the people. Explore on your own, or sign up for the Study Abroad at UCLA Program’s planned group excursions and social program offered throughout the quarter.
Curriculum : UCLA Extension Courses or UCLA Courses (Main Campus)
UCLA Extension Courses
Courses available: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters
Enrollment is open to all until a course section is full
Course length varies from three weeks to eleven weeks per quarter, depending on the course
A full-time course load is considered to be at least three 4-unit courses for 12 units. Students can elect to take up to 20 units per quarter.
Courses are offered during the day, on weekends, and in the evenings. Evening hours of instruction are mainly from 6:30 to 10 p.m. PT.
Many UCLA Extension courses offered to undergraduate students are the same courses offered by our main campus (same syllabus, course instruction, and curriculum) offered at a reduced tuition rate.
Immunization forms are not required
Reduced English Language test scores are accepted
Grade Point Average requirements are reduced
Enjoy a wide selection of courses in a variety of academic disciplines
Courses available: Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters
Enrollment is on a space-available basis, and UCLA matriculated students have priority. Placements are competitive and not guaranteed.
Permission to enroll requires consent of course instructor and/or department representative
Course length: 11 weeks per quarter
A full-time course load is considered three 4-unit courses for a total of 12 units
Hours of instruction are mainly daytime from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT.
UCLA Extension Study Abroad students are eligible to enroll in UCLA’s College of Letters and Sciences undergraduate classes from the departments of humanities, life sciences, physical science, and social sciences
During the summer quarter, in order to enroll in UCLA courses, you must apply for UCLA Summer Sessions. Students often stay for more than one quarter, and it is easy to transfer between Study Abroad at UCLA and UCLA Summer Sessions
UCLA courses have a higher tuition rate per unit
Immunizations are required
English Language test scores are higher than UCLA Extension courses
Grade Point Average requirements are higher than UCLA Extension courses
Study Abroad at UCLA students are eligible to enroll in a limited selection of undergraduate courses offered on the UCLA main campus in the Humanities, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences.
Enrollment for all UCLA courses is on a space-available basis and is not guaranteed. Study Abroad at UCLA students must also meet English Language proficiency and GPA requirements outlined below, as well as demonstrate completion of course prerequisites, and have the instructor's consent to enroll. Please also note that restrictions apply to some courses and programs, and can change quarter-to-quarter.
Scores that are equal to or higher than the listed minimum scores from the following tests, taken within the past two years, can satisfy the English proficiency requirement.
TOEFL: 80 (iBT or Home Edition)
IELTS: 6.5
iTEP: 5.0
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency; score of 170 or above
CEFR: C1
CET-4 (China): 530
CET-6: 500
DAAD: 3 or above/B2
GEPT: High intermediate
GRE (verbal): 140
LanguageCert Academic: 70
TOEIC: 685 (Listening & Reading or Speaking & Writing)
Duolingo English Test (DET): 115
Course Schedule
2025-03-31 ~ 2025-06-15 Apply by ( 2025-02-28 )
2025-06-23 ~ 2025-09-15 Apply by ( 2025-05-23 )
Fees
School's Admin fee
Tuition
Course Schedule
Fees
2025-03-31 ~ 2025-06-15
(USD)$ 6,500
2025-06-23 ~ 2025-09-15
(USD)$ 6,500
Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Insurance is not included starting from July 26, 2023, and must meet the following conditions. Students must enroll directly and submit their own insuranc:
International student health insurance should include coverage for dates starting from the first day of arrival in the U.S. to the last day the student will attend UCLA Extension, including vacations, during school breaks between academic quarters, and OPT/CPT participation. The start and end dates of each quarter can be found on the Academic Calendar. It is important to include any additional days that students will be in the U.S. before and after program dates; in accordance with F-1 visa regulations, students can arrive up to 30 days prior to the start of their program and remain in the U.S. for 60 days after the program concludes. We also offer robust orientation programming prior to the quarter start. Please review acceptance communications for dates.
International Insurance Policies purchased to fulfill the insurance requirement must meet the following coverage requirements:
The policy is written in English, including student name and dates of coverage.
The policy must provide health coverage that covers at least $500,000 per coverage period (e.g., per quarter or full year), with no less than a $150,000 maximum benefit per injury/illness.
The policy cannot have a deductible or out-of-pocket expense of more than $1,500 per illness or injury for in-network coverage. UCLA Extension strongly encourages a policy with a lower deductible (the amount that must be paid out of pocket when obtaining medical care before insurance coverage begins to pay for illness or injury).
The insurance policy must include at least $25,000 for repatriation (return) of remains to one’s home country.
The insurance policy must provide at least $100,000 for medical evacuation to one’s home country if medically ordered.
UCLA Extension strongly encourages students to purchase an insurance policy that includes coverage for Outpatient/Mental Health, Behavioral Health, and Substance Abuse conditions. Not all insurance plans include coverage for Outpatient/Mental Health, Behavioral Health, and Substance Abuse conditions.
Insurance is not included starting from July 26, 2023, and must meet the following conditions. Students must enroll directly and submit their own insuranc:
International student health insurance should include coverage for dates starting from the first day of arrival in the U.S. to the last day the student will attend UCLA Extension, including vacations, during school breaks between academic quarters, and OPT/CPT participation. The start and end dates of each quarter can be found on the Academic Calendar. It is important to include any additional days that students will be in the U.S. before and after program dates; in accordance with F-1 visa regulations, students can arrive up to 30 days prior to the start of their program and remain in the U.S. for 60 days after the program concludes. We also offer robust orientation programming prior to the quarter start. Please review acceptance communications for dates.
International Insurance Policies purchased to fulfill the insurance requirement must meet the following coverage requirements:
The policy is written in English, including student name and dates of coverage.
The policy must provide health coverage that covers at least $500,000 per coverage period (e.g., per quarter or full year), with no less than a $150,000 maximum benefit per injury/illness.
The policy cannot have a deductible or out-of-pocket expense of more than $1,500 per illness or injury for in-network coverage. UCLA Extension strongly encourages a policy with a lower deductible (the amount that must be paid out of pocket when obtaining medical care before insurance coverage begins to pay for illness or injury).
The insurance policy must include at least $25,000 for repatriation (return) of remains to one’s home country.
The insurance policy must provide at least $100,000 for medical evacuation to one’s home country if medically ordered.
UCLA Extension strongly encourages students to purchase an insurance policy that includes coverage for Outpatient/Mental Health, Behavioral Health, and Substance Abuse conditions. Not all insurance plans include coverage for Outpatient/Mental Health, Behavioral Health, and Substance Abuse conditions.
Course Information
Class size
20+ Students
Schedule
12 Weeks
Course Level
Advanced
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Off-campus Residence
Qualification
TOEFL: 80 (iBT or Home Edition)
IELTS: 6.5
iTEP: 4.5
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency; score of 170 or above
CEFR: C1
CET-4 (China): 530, CET-6: 500
DAAD: 3 or above/B2
GEPT: High intermediate
GRE (verbal): 140
LanguageCert Academic: 70
TOEIC: 685 (Listening & Reading or Speaking & Writing)
Duolingo English Test (DET): 105
International Baccalaureates (IB) students or students currently enrolled in an academic institution where the primary language of instruction is English may submit an official academic transcript or verification of enrollment from their school as proof of English proficiency.
Days Prior to Program Start DatePercentage of Program Fee to be Refunded*
60+100%
59 - 4575%
44 - 3050%
29 - 1525%
14 or less0%
*Second Quarter, Third Quarter 각각 연장 할 경우 (International program fee: $2,850.)
Accommodation
UCLA On-Campus Housing – summer only - Student residence or fully-furnished apartments-summer only - 15 minutes’ walk to ALC Center - Meal Plans available - access to computer room, sports center, pool
ZUMA Housing Apartment http://www.zumahousing.com/ - Deposit: from $500 and above depending on the types of room / refundable - Shared room 4 weeks: from $750, there are several room types (1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms) - fully furnished, kitchen - 10 minutes’ walk to ALC Center Students’ great satisfaction
Alpha Phi House- female students only · Student residence – winter, spring, autumn only - 15 minutes’ walk to ALC Center ·-14 meals per week - access to Wi-Fi, study hall, laundry facilities Hillside Residence Hall..the most popular accommodation - Student residence – available year-round -15 minutes’ walk to ALC Center ·-18 meals per week -access to computer room and recreational room
The University Cooperative Housing Association (Co-op) - Student residence – available year-round -15 minutes’ walk to ALC Center ·-19 meals per week -access to computer room, library and recreational room
Universal Student Housing Apartments ·-Fully furnished apartments – available year-round -15 minutes’ walk to ALC Center - guard 24hours -access to pool
Universal Student Housing Homestays -Homestay - available year-round -live with local families in LA -Full-board or half-board -10 to 30 minutes’ of bus ride to ALC Center
Student International Housing Inc ·-Homestay - available year-round -live with local families in LA -Full-board or half-board -10 to 30 minutes’ of bus ride to ALC Center
STUDENT INTERNATIONAL HOUSING INC. (Homestay strongly recommended) http://studentinternationalhousing.com/, 5757 West Century Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045 USA Office Phone: (310) 348 - 2925 * Fax: (310) 348 - 2926 - $220 Registration fee(non-refundable) - $250 deposit, payment has to be made with a credit card ( refundable after check-out, within 21 days) - $850 4 weeks(private bathroom, breakfast and dinner included) - $750 without meals - $85 airport pickup service
Westwood Village Apartments ·- Premium apartment- available year-round -10 minutes’ walk to ALC Center -housemate available (optional) -access to sauna, pool and fitness center
UCLA Studio Apartments: In winter and Spring -Private rooms, $1,500 ( per month) -walking distance to UCLA It is strongly recommended that students register for UCLA accommodations, 30 days before the start date of the course.
Surrounding Area
Los Angeles (L.A.) is a cosmopolitan city, an exciting center of business, entertainment, and recreation. The largest port in the Americas, L.A. is known as the gateway to the manufacturing and trade industries of the Pacific Rim. The city also is the undisputed center of the entertainment world, where television, movies, music, and new media are created.Favorite recreational activities include visits to theaters, cinemas, museums, art galleries, amusement parks, and sunny beaches. You also can explore Los Angeles’ many ethnic communities and enjoy authentic restaurants, teahouses, and festivals.Rock climbing, surfing, sailing, and mountain biking are year-round sports; skiing and snowboarding in the nearby mountains are popular in winter months. From Los Angeles, you can easily explore California’s well-known national parks, such as Yosemite, Channel Islands, Death Valley, Sequoia and Point Reyes.Los Angeles is an ideal place to continue your education, do business, and experience the best of life in exciting Southern California.
Facilities
All ALC students have access to such learning facilities as the language/computer lab with Internet access and the UCLA library - one of the three largest libraries in North America. ALC students receive a “recreation card” to gain access the many UCLA recreational facilities, as well as, both academic counseling and visa advising.
저는 UCLA CERTIFICATE 프로그램 중 Music Theory 와 composition을 12주를 신청하고 24년 7월 19일 가장 빠른시간에 비자 인터뷰를 받고 이렇게 솔직한 후기를 남길 수 있게 되어 너무 기쁘네요 :)
우선 저는 여기 해외교육문화원을 찾기전에 엄청 인터넷에 많이 찾아보고, 주변 지인 소개도 받고 해봤어요. 근데 거기서는 저 같은 경우는 무조건 안된다고하시면서 터무니 없는 가격을 부르시거나, 안될 수도 있다는 얘기를 너무 강하게 얘기를 들었었어요. 그러다 여기 해외교육문화원을 발견하고 제가 가고싶은 과정 학교에 전문으로 하시는 분 같으셔서 최미선 원장님께 바로 연락드렸습니다.근데 부정적인 말보다 ‘해보자’라고 하셨어요. 그래서 저는 여기 바로 하게 되었습니다.두서가 길었는데, 정말 비자 준비 하는동안 너무 꼼꼼하게 해주시고, 또 원장님이 너무 좋으셔서 하 는동안 이렇게 수월하게 잘 진행될 수가 있나하면서 했던 것 같아요.
DS160작성부터 서류 준비, 그리고 직접 대면에서 인터뷰 준비 너무 꼼꼼하게 봐주셨어요. 아! 그리고 오랜 경력과 전문적으로 있으신게 많이 느껴졌습니다.
비자 준비하면서 질문에 대한 답을 쥐어짜는게 아니라 솔직하게 할 수 있도록 도와주셨고, 그 덕에 저는 인터뷰때도 자신감 있게 할 수 있었습니다.물론 저도 혼자서 엄청 열심히 인터뷰 연습 말하기 연습도 했구요.끝나고 원장님께 말씀드리니 같이 기뻐해주시고 진심으로 대해주셨습니다.원장님 진심으로 감사드리고, 앞으로 하시는 모든 것이 다 잘되길 바라겠습니다. 감사합니다.
우선 저는 UCLA EXTENSION에서 24년 11월현재 FILM SCORING 프로그램을 듣고 있습니다.
이 프로그램은 주로 수업이 저녁 7-10에서 진행되구요!
학교가 우선 안전한 동네에 있어서 늦게 끝나는 건 괜찮아요. 근데 제가 한타에 살고 있어서, 오히려 한타가 위험한게 걱정이긴합니다. 그외엔 괜찮습니다!
그리고 국적은 우선 제 혼자 한국인이구요. 중국인은 꽤 있습니다. 또 유럽애들이 제일 비율이 많은 것 같아요. 수업인원은 수업마다 다른데 적은 인원은 8명이고 많은건 20명 정도 되었어요.
오케스트레이션 수업이 있는데, 녹음하는게 학교에서 녹음장비가 다 잇어서 해주는 줄 알았는데, 제가 직접 녹음해야하더라구요. 이것도 꼭 참고하셨으면 좋겠습니다! 저는 몰랐었기때문에, 급하게 친구꺼 빌려서 겨우 녹음했었어요.
수업 퀄리티에 대해서는 각자 개개인의 실력에 따라 다를 것 같긴한데, 저는 쉬운 수업도 있었고, 도움이 되는 수업도 있었습니다!
무엇보다 매주 곡을 써야하기 떄문에, 물론 대충쓰면 도움이 안되겠지만, 퀄리티를 신경쓰다보면 실력이 느는 것 같습니다.
또 학교 다니면서 도서관, 헬스장 이런게 다 사용가능하니까 그것도 너무 좋은 것 같고 무엇보다도 학교 캠퍼스가 너무 예뻐서 도서관 갈때마다 기분전환 되는 것 같아요 :)
저는 이 과정 마치고 OPT나 APPLY를 Master로 다시 할 것 같습니다! ㅎㅎ
감사합니다:)
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