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Located on the University of Southern California (USC) campus in downtown Los Angeles, the USC Language Academy offers year-round English instruction (including TOEFL or Business emphasis). With 21 hours of instruction each week, USC faculty focus on academic English & professional preparation. Students enjoy access to USC classrooms, facilities and campus housing.
Highlights
Intensive Academic and Practical English Preparation: 21 hours/week of instruction, six academic levels from beginning to advanced, average class size is 14 students
Excellent Faculty: Experienced, dedicated, full-time faculty who have masters or doctoral degrees in teaching English as Second Language or related field
Access to Prestigious USC Campus: classes held on campus, university housing, libraries, computer labs, student health services, fitness center & pool
Weekly Activities and Events: Practice English outside the classroom at workshops, volunteer opportunities, American conversation partners, outings and excursions around Los Angeles, and academic, social and sporting events on USC campus
Courses Offered & Fees
Program Start Date
Level
Frequency (Per Year)
Duration (Weeks)
Hrs/Week
Tuition (US$)
Summer Session A 2010
May 18, 2010
Varies
6
21
2,600
Summer Session B 2010
June 29, 2010
Varies
6
21
2,600
Fall Semester 2010
September 7, 2010
Varies
14
21
4,950
Spring Semester 2011
January 19, 2011
Varies
14
21
5,350
Summer Session A 2011
May 17, 2011
Varies
6
21
2,800
Summer Session B 2011
June 28, 2011
Varies
6
21
2,800
Fall Semester 2011
September 7, 2011
Varies
14
21
5,350
Spring Semester 2012
January 18, 2012
Varies
14
21
5,350
Facilities and Location
The Language Academy is located on the USC campus near downtown Los Angeles. The 226 acre University Park campus offers a lush, park-like atmosphere within a bustling urban setting. Students have access to campus facilities, including libraries, computer labs, on-campus housing, cafes and restaurants, fitness center, pool, and student health services.
Specialized Accreditation
UCIEP, CEA, WASC
Program Options
Business English Programs
Conversational English Programs Custom English Programs for Groups English for Specific Purposes Integrated English Programs (Read, Write, Listen, Speak) Teacher Training Programs (CELTA/TESL/TEFL/TESOL) English Proficiency Preparation (TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS) University/College Preparation
Program/Centre Name: USC Language Academy Organization Name: University of Southern California # ESL Programs Offered/Year: 4 # ESL Students/Year: 600 Application Fee (US$): 150 Age of Students: 17 - 50 Class Size: 14
Accommodation and Fees (US$)
Accommodation for ESL Students: Onsite Residences and Dormitories Accommodation Fees: Residence/Dormitory Registration Fee (one time fee): 150Residence/Dormitory Monthly Fees (room & board): 1,000
Support for Students
Student Health Care Insurance Coverage: Included in Tuition Airport Pick Up: Included in Tuition Language Support for ESL Students: Computer Labs Conversation Workshops Language Labs Language Testing and Placement Other Support: Activities, Events, and Field Trips (Day, Weekend, Semester Break Trips) Conditional Admission to Degree/Diploma Programs Counselling, Buddy Programs, and Peer Programs Orientation Programs
Consideration for Admission
Minimum Age: 17High School Grades: Not Considered English Language Proficiency: All Levels
Quick Stats
Program/Centre Name: USC Language AcademyOrganization Name: University of Southern CaliforniaESL Program Founded: 1993# Campuses: 2Campus Setting (Main Campus): Urban Nearest City (Main Campus): Los Angeles
City Population: 4,000,000Cost of Living: High Climate Range: 48 °F to 85 °F# ESL Programs Offered/Year: 4 # ESL Students/Year: 600 # Countries of Origin: 31 or more
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