- Downtown cultural attractions & shopping - Conditional admission with 112 ELS level, without TOEFL scores - Campus Facility Use - Outdoor recreation at local parks and lakes (biking, hiking, skiing, ice skating) - The Mall of America (largest mall in the USA)
Top Native Language by Center
Students from all over the world with different nationality and cultural background have chosen ELS program to study English in a new Environment. Nationalities of students include Chinese(35%),Japanese(32%),Arabic(17%).Korean(9%). The percentage may vary each month.
Conditional Admission
With over level 112 in ELS, students can be accepted to Bachelor and Master's programs. Both Undergraduate and Graduate schools issue a CLA to students.
ELS Language Centers, La Verne (CA)About the
For over 50 years, students have chosen ELS to achieve their English language goals. With 12 class levels, state-of-the-art language technology centers, multiple testing services and university admission assistance, ELS ensures success through our personalized approach and commitment to student achievement. ELS' rapidly globalizing world presents many challenges; however, those challenges bring with them many opportunities. Being able to communicate effectively in English can help students make the most of these opportunities and enable student to accomplish his dreams. ELS International Pathways provide one with a seamless journey to further education. Students can study English with ELS in 83 different locations in 11 countries. By completing the ELS English for Academic Purposes program, student satisfy the English requirement for more than 650 ELS partner universities worldwide. ELS University Admission Services will guide students from start to finish as he progress toward his chosen university. Students will make new friends from around the world and come to understand their cultures. This will ensure one a successful journey through a rapidly changing, globalizing world.
University of La Verne(ELS La Verne)About the
University of La Verne is a private nonprofit university located in La Verne, California, about 30 minutes away from Los Angeles.Founded in 1891, the university is composed of the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business & Public Management, College of Education and Organizational Leadership, College of Law, and a Regional Campus Administration that oversees seven regional campuses. It awards both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Many of their classes are taught at smaller campuses throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Structure/Speaking Practice with emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and language technology
Benefit, Goal of this course :
If students want to learn English while still having time to visit local cities and attractions, the ELS Semi-Intensive English program is the perfect choice! Student will take classes in the morning and have afternoons free to explore and use his improving English.
Curriculum : The development of important language skills and elements, such as listening, speaking, pronunciation and vocabulary, allows him to communicate accurately and effectively.
Students practice conversation and other speaking skills using practical, real-world English. Students learn to write with accuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skills and improve your use of grammar.
Students work on his individual language skills and objectives through technology-supported learning in our modern Language Technology Centers.
Contact America! provides student with regular opportunities to meet with native English speakers, visit
and observe university courses, listen to guest lecturers and participate in local excursions
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/20 sessions per week 8:30-9:20-Language Technology Center
Structure/Speaking Practice with emphasis on vocabulary enrichment and language technology
Benefit, Goal of this course :
If students want to learn English while still having time to visit local cities and attractions, the ELS Semi-Intensive English program is the perfect choice! Student will take classes in the morning and have afternoons free to explore and use his improving English.
Curriculum : The development of important language skills and elements, such as listening, speaking, pronunciation and vocabulary, allows him to communicate accurately and effectively.
Students practice conversation and other speaking skills using practical, real-world English. Students learn to write with accuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skills and improve your use of grammar.
Students work on his individual language skills and objectives through technology-supported learning in our modern Language Technology Centers.
Contact America! provides student with regular opportunities to meet with native English speakers, visit
and observe university courses, listen to guest lecturers and participate in local excursions
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/20 sessions per week 8:30-9:20-Language Technology Center
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
2025
January 6, February 3, March 31, April 28, May 27, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1
2024
January 8, February 5, March 4, April 1, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 22, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 11, December 9
Cancellation Policy
*If you withdraw after completing at least 50% of your booked course, you will not be
eligible for a refund.
If canceled within 28 days, $300 is retained for each 4-week session canceled less than 28 days in advance.
*If you enter the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS and cancel your booked course or do not report for class, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee if you have a booked course of four or eight weeks. If you have a booked course of 12 weeks or more, ELS will retain the first six weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee.
*The application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially
scheduled start-date when you cancel your initial program.
*When you cancel your program, you will lose discounted tuition. But if you complete level 109 or 112 student will be fully refunded.
Housing Cancellation
If a student wishes to cancel or defer, we kindly ask that they notify us as soon as possible.
- If the student notifies ELS at least 14 days prior to arrival, the housing reservation fee will be refunded in full.
- If the student notifies ELS fewer than 14 days prior to arrival, the reservation fee is non-refundable.
- In case of a visa denial, ELS will refund the $600 reservation fee upon receipt of a visa denial letter.
Structure and Speaking Practice, Vocabulary Enrichment, Language Technology Center
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Students who wish to study English while on vacation in the USA may do so in the ELS American Explorer Program.
Curriculum : This program features three morning lessons per day (Monday through Friday) for a total of 15 lessons per week. Afternoons are free for recreation and relaxation.
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/15 lessons per week 8:30-9:20 Vocabulary Enrichment/Language
Structure and Speaking Practice, Vocabulary Enrichment, Language Technology Center
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Students who wish to study English while on vacation in the USA may do so in the ELS American Explorer Program.
Curriculum : This program features three morning lessons per day (Monday through Friday) for a total of 15 lessons per week. Afternoons are free for recreation and relaxation.
Classroom Hour :
Monday through Friday/15 lessons per week 8:30-9:20 Vocabulary Enrichment/Language
9:30-10:20 Structure/Speaking Practice
10:30-11:20 Structure/Speaking Practice
Course Information
Class size
12 Students
Schedule
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Weeks
Course Level
12 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
16
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.
2025
January 6, February 3, March 31, April 28, May 27, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1
2024
January 8, February 5, March 4, April 1, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 22, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 11, December 9
Cancellation Policy
*If you withdraw after completing at least 50% of your booked course, you will not be
eligible for a refund.
If canceled within 28 days, $300 is retained for each 4-week session canceled less than 28 days in advance.
*If you enter the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS and cancel your booked course or do not report for class, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee if you have a booked course of four or eight weeks. If you have a booked course of 12 weeks or more, ELS will retain the first six weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee.
*The application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially
scheduled start-date when you cancel your initial program.
*When you cancel your program, you will lose discounted tuition. But if you complete level 109 or 112 student will be fully refunded.
Housing Cancellation
If a student wishes to cancel or defer, we kindly ask that they notify us as soon as possible.
- If the student notifies ELS at least 14 days prior to arrival, the housing reservation fee will be refunded in full.
- If the student notifies ELS fewer than 14 days prior to arrival, the reservation fee is non-refundable.
- In case of a visa denial, ELS will refund the $600 reservation fee upon receipt of a visa denial letter.
Focus of Study : English for Academic Purposes
(EAP) is set out to provide students with the fundamental academic tools
they will need in order to study abroad. EAP will be the initiative to
students' pursuit of higher education.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Students who enroll in EAP program will ultimately aim for conditional
admissions to ELS' 650+ partner universities. Students who complete all
12 levels of Intensive EAP courses will be issued a Certificate of
Completion which will prove students' English proficiency at more than
650 universities.
Curriculum : Students at
all levels will be offered Language Technology Center and
Reading/Writing lessons. From beginner(101-103) to advanced(107-109),
students will be provided with structure/speaking and vocabulary lessons
while masters (110-112) will be provided with Skills Enhancement Class
and Language Studies additionally.
Classroom Hour : English for Academic Purposes Sample Class Schedule*
Focus of Study : English for Academic Purposes
(EAP) is set out to provide students with the fundamental academic tools
they will need in order to study abroad. EAP will be the initiative to
students' pursuit of higher education.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Students who enroll in EAP program will ultimately aim for conditional
admissions to ELS' 650+ partner universities. Students who complete all
12 levels of Intensive EAP courses will be issued a Certificate of
Completion which will prove students' English proficiency at more than
650 universities.
Curriculum : Students at
all levels will be offered Language Technology Center and
Reading/Writing lessons. From beginner(101-103) to advanced(107-109),
students will be provided with structure/speaking and vocabulary lessons
while masters (110-112) will be provided with Skills Enhancement Class
and Language Studies additionally.
Classroom Hour : English for Academic Purposes Sample Class Schedule*
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
2025
January 6, February 3, March 31, April 28, May 27, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1
2024
January 8, February 5, March 4, April 1, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 22, August 19, September 16, October 14, November 11, December 9
Cancellation Policy
*If you withdraw after completing at least 50% of your booked course, you will not be
eligible for a refund.
If canceled within 28 days, $300 is retained for each 4-week session canceled less than 28 days in advance.
*If you enter the U.S.A. on a student visa sponsored by ELS and cancel your booked course or do not report for class, ELS will retain the first four weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee if you have a booked course of four or eight weeks. If you have a booked course of 12 weeks or more, ELS will retain the first six weeks of tuition as a non-refundable fee.
*The application fee toward a new course for up to 12 months after your initially
scheduled start-date when you cancel your initial program.
*When you cancel your program, you will lose discounted tuition. But if you complete level 109 or 112 student will be fully refunded.
Housing Cancellation
If a student wishes to cancel or defer, we kindly ask that they notify us as soon as possible.
- If the student notifies ELS at least 14 days prior to arrival, the housing reservation fee will be refunded in full.
- If the student notifies ELS fewer than 14 days prior to arrival, the reservation fee is non-refundable.
- In case of a visa denial, ELS will refund the $600 reservation fee upon receipt of a visa denial letter.
Accommodation
▲Homestay
Room Type: Singles
Meals: 14 meals per week.
Min Age: 14
Description:Homestay Families offer 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 and memorable experience to gain a rewarding and everlasting friendship.
-Many Homestays are located in residential communities
-All Homestays are within 45 minutes of walking and/or public transportation (students are responsible for their own personal transportation)
-Many students ride their bicycle to school and lock their bicycle at designated racks
▲Student Residence (on campus)
Location:University of La Verne Residence
2150 First Street
La Verne, CA 91750
Room Type: Doubles
Meals: No meals included
Min Age: 17
Key/Damage: Not required, but students are expected to sign a housing damage form indicating responsibility to pay for any damage they may cause.
Description: Dorm is located on the second floor and is less than 3 blocks from furthest classroom. All rooms are double occupancy that include 2 single beds, 2 desks, 2 dressers and 2 closets. Rooms are well lit with big windows and a bureau. Males and females may NOT share the same room in the dorm; however, males and females are housed on the same floor. Shared hallway bathrooms. Linens are provided. Upon arrival, students will receive extra long twin sheets, blanket/comforter, pillow, an a towel. Self service laundry machines are available for a small fee. Free WiFi access to all students. There is a centralized kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave. Open flame/warmer plates are NOT allowed. Resident Advisor (RA) are always on duty and frequently creates fun activities for all dormitory students (ELS and university students).
Surrounding Area
La Verne is a safe and small city, just east of Los Angeles. It is near world-class surfingbeaches 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 communitythat provides a friendly, small-townatmosphere.La Verne enjoys a year-round warm, mildclimate. Pleasant summers are just right for sportswear of all types. Winter evenings arecool (jackets are needed), but most days tendto be sunny and warm. A raincoat isrecommended for winter showers.
Facilities
Baseball field Basketball court(s) Cafeteria Computer center Fitness Center GymnasiumLanguage Technology Center (LTC) Library Music practice room(s) Recreational park Snack bar Wheelchair accessible
Info for mother accompanying children
Our semi program runs from 8:10am – 12:10pm daily. Roynon Elementary School(within a 10 minute walk from ELS) and Grace Miller Elementary are both near our center and in the Bonita Unified School district. Many schools in the US offer before school and after school care (for a fee) that will allow for the mother to drop the student off at school and make it to ELS for her morning class.
- To be honest, I had no plan how and where to go to study English abroad before someone recommended me Study Destiny, and the principal made me go to Laverne Center I am pretty sure no one knows about Laverne but it is a small city near LA. You could get there straight away from the LA airport, but I took the train from LA union station and it took me about 30~40 minutes.First thing that amazed me about Laverne was that, it had no homeless people. Despite the fact, LA
city had quite a number of homeless people, Laverne had none of them. It is a typical small and safe city. ELS center is within the Laverne University. There is only one office, but class rooms are separated. For accommodation problems, I home stayed for the first month, and I used Uni dormitory from following month. It’s not like I hated home staying but it was just too distant from the university.
The teachers are very nice, all of them! Especially Stew, and Matt! Matt told me that he was going to Columbia university for TESOL I don’t know if it worked out for him. Korean ratio is perfect as well. And there is a restaurant within the Uni which is ran by Korean people so I could solve my lunch with
reasonable prices the whole time.I was placed into one of the most advanced class, so the text was pretty hard. But out of all, the lesson where you had to write 7 pages worth of essay was the hardest.Although it is distant from LA, I think that is the major reason why it is an ideal place to study English
for!.
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사실 제대하고 어학연수를 가려는 마음만 있었지, 어디를 어떻게 가야하고 어떻게 준비하는지는 깜깜했었었죠. 라번은 아시는분은 없겠지만. LA인근의 소도시 입니다. 가는법은 LA공항에서 바로 가는법도 있겠지만, 저같은 경우는 LA 유니온 스테이션에서 기차타고 30~40분정도?를 가서 도착했죠.
제가 LA에 와서 가장 놀랐던게, 곳곳에 있는 홈레스 들이었는데, 라번은 홈레스가 없고(한명도 못봤어요) 작고 안전한 전형적인 미국 소도시입니다. ELS 센터는 이 라번에 있는 대학교 라번대 안에 있습니다. 오피스는 한군데지만, 수업은 라번대 곳곳에 퍼져있는 교실에서 진행이 됩니다. 저같은 경우는 첫달은 홈스테이를 하고, 나머지는 라번대 기숙사를 사용했습니다. 홈스테이하는 분은 엄청 착하고 좋았지만, 학교에서 조금 거리가 있어서 그 다음달부터 기숙사로 바꿨죠. 선생님들은 다 너무 좋으세요! 특히 stu랑 matt!! matt은 컬럼비아대로 테솔 따러 간다고 했는데 잘 됬으려나 모르겠네요.ㅎㅎ 한국인 비율도 많지 않고. 그래도 한국인 부부가 운영하시는 식당이 대학내에 있어서 다니는 내내 싼가격으로 점심을 먹을 수 있었어요 ㅎㅎ
저는 거의 끝반으로 배정나서, 교재는 조금 어려웠었구요. 무엇보다 마지막 과목으로 에세이를 7장인가 써야하는 수업이 진짜 힘들었던것 같아요.
LA랑 조금 멀기는 하지만, 오히려 그래서 공부하기는 최적의 조건! 깨끗하고 안전한 곳에서 영어실력 쌓기는 최적의 장소라고 감히 말씀드립니다!
이번에 해외교육문화원을 통해 ELS 라번센터를 무사히 다녀오고 이렇게 후기를 남길 수 있게되서 기쁘네요!
사실 제대하고 어학연수를 가려는 마음만 있었지, 어디를 어떻게 가야하고 어떻게 준비하는지는 깜깜했었었죠.
그래서 아는분 추천받아 교육 문화원에 오고 문화원에서 원장님이 라번센터를 추천해 주셔서 잘 다녀왔습니다.
라번은 아시는분은 없겠지만. LA인근의 소도시 입니다. 가는법은 LA공항에서 바로 가는법도 있겠지만, 저같은 경우는 LA 유니온 스테이션에서 기차타고 30~40분정도?를 가서 도착했죠.
제가 LA에 와서 가장 놀랐던게, 곳곳에 있는 홈레스 들이었는데, 라번은 홈레스가 없고(한명도 못봤어요) 작고 안전한 전형적인 미국 소도시입니다. ELS 센터는 이 라번에 있는 대학교 라번대 안에 있습니다. 오피스는 한군데지만, 수업은 라번대 곳곳에 퍼져있는 교실에서 진행이 됩니다. 저같은 경우는 첫달은 홈스테이를 하고, 나머지는 라번대 기숙사를 사용했습니다. 홈스테이하는 분은 엄청 착하고 좋았지만, 학교에서 조금 거리가 있어서 그 다음달부터 기숙사로 바꿨죠. 선생님들은 다 너무 좋으세요! 특히 stu랑 matt!! matt은 컬럼비아대로 테솔 따러 간다고 했는데 잘 됬으려나 모르겠네요.ㅎㅎ 한국인 비율도 많지 않고. 그래도 한국인 부부가 운영하시는 식당이 대학내에 있어서 다니는 내내 싼가격으로 점심을 먹을 수 있었어요 ㅎㅎ
저는 거의 끝반으로 배정나서, 교재는 조금 어려웠었구요. 무엇보다 마지막 과목으로 에세이를 7장인가 써야하는 수업이 진짜 힘들었던것 같아요.
LA랑 조금 멀기는 하지만, 오히려 그래서 공부하기는 최적의 조건! 깨끗하고 안전한 곳에서 영어실력 쌓기는 최적의 장소라고 감히 말씀드립니다!
라번에 온지는 1달정도 되었는데 학교시설도 깔끔하고 선생님들도 좋아서 글을 남기게 되었습니다.
선생님들도 학생들 한명한명 챙겨주며 잘 알려 주시고 무엇보다 라번이라는 곳이 매우 안전하고 주민들도 친절하고 대중교통도 한국과 비슷해서 너무 좋습니다~ 혹시 어학연수 생각 있으시면 라번으로 오시는거 추천합니다. 한국인도 거의 없고 영어배우기 매우 좋은곳이에요 ^^
안녕하세요 올해 3월에 ELS라번에 도착해서 지금 한 달째 라번에서 생활 중인 대학생입니다. 저는 서울에서 다니던 대학교를 휴학하고 6개월 어학연수를 하러 미국에 왔습니다. 다양한 나라와 선택지가 있었지만 저는 영어 공부 & 여러 경험을 하고 싶어 미국을 선택하였고 미국은 한국에 비해 치안이 좋지 않은 편이라 미국 중에서도 안전한 곳을 선택하다 보니 라번이라는 소도시로 오게 되었습니다. 그리고 한달동안 생활을 해보니 정말 라번만큼 안전하고 깨끗한 동네는 아직까지 못 봤습니다.. LA다운타운만 나가면 홈리스들이 가득해 여자 혼자 돌아다니기 무서운데 이곳에서는 홈리스가 전혀 없고 주변에 초등,고등학교가 있어 어린이들, 젊은 가족, 노부부분들이 대부분인 안전한 곳이에요. 라번대학교 안에 있는 기숙사에서 생활을 하고 있고 ( 홈스테이와 기숙사 중에 선택 가능한데 저는 기숙사 매우 추천해요. 외국인 친구들과 함께 살면서 영어가 더욱 빨리 향상되었고 친구들 모두 상냥해 친구 사귀기 매우매우 쉬워요:) 그리고 학원과 매우 가까워 시간 절약도 됩니당 ) 주변에 도보로 이동 가능한 편의점, 마트, 레스토랑, 은행 등이 전부 있어 일상 생활에 지장이 없었습니다. 그리고 우버를 타고 3~40분 이동하면 LA다운타운에도 갈 수 있어 주말 역시 학원 친구들과 함께 여러 곳을 즐길 수 있어 안전함과 여행을 함께할 수 있는 최적의 장소라고 저는 생각합니다. 라번 ELS에 온 것 정말 후회없이 잘 지내고 있어요 ㅎㅎ 수업은 인텐시브(하루 6교시)/세미인텐시브(하루 4교시)로 크게 나뉘는데 저는 세미인텐시브로 신청해서 왔어요. 처음에는 조금 부족하지 않을까 했는데, 실제로 수업을 1달 들어보니 미국 대학 진학이 목표가 아니라 회화를 원활히 하는 것이 목적이라면 세미인텐시브도 충분하다는 생각이 들었습니다. 세미는 스피킹&듣기가 주 수업이고 인텐시브 수업은 스피킹, 듣기에 읽고쓰기 수업이 추가된 수업이라고 인텐시브 친구들이 알려줬어요! 만약 어학연수를 와서 돈만 낭비하고 영어 실력이 늘지 않을까 걱정이시라면 걱정 안하셔도 될 것 같아요. 오셔서 행복하게 친구들과 지내고 조금의 노력만 하시면 나도 모르는 사이가 영어가 늘어있습니다..ㅎㅎ 은근 놀땐 노는 거 좋아하고 조용히 혼자서 공부할 땐 공부하는 걸 좋아하시는 분들은 라번 극강추천합니다!!
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