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.
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.
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