AMERICAN LANGUAGE CENTER

UCLA Extension
10995 Le Conte Ave. #614
Los Angeles, CA 90024 USA

TEL: (310) 825-9068
FAX: (310) 825-6747
E-MAIL: alc@unex.ucla.edu
WEB: http://www.unex.ucla.edu/alc/

CONTACT: Dr. William H. Gaskill, Director

  DESCRIPTION:

1. The 6,10 & 12-week Academic Intensive English program prepares students for American colleges and universities as well as students who need to improve their general English ability for personal or professional reasons. Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills are taught at 7 levels of proficiency.

2. The 4-week Practical English program is for students who use English for professional or personal reasons. Speaking and listening are taught at 3 levels (beginning, intermediate, advanced).

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

4 weeks (Practical English)
20 instructional hours per week
Tuition                                       $950
Housing and meals                           varies
Other
    Books, supplies                             50
    Application fee                            150
Total (approx.)                              $1150


6, 10, & 12  week programs (Academic Intensive English)
23 instructional hours per week
10 weeks
Tuition                                      $2150
Housing and meals                           varies
Other
    Books, supplies                            100
    Application fee                            150
Total (approx.)                              $2400

 CLASS SIZE:

Average: 16
Maximum: 20

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

150 during the year, 300 in summer

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

UCLA dormitory accommodations are available during the summer quarter only. During the rest of the year, homestays, apartment and hotel referrals are available.

 HOUSING COSTS:

UCLA Dormitories (Summer only; includes meals): 4-weeks $995; 6-weeks $1325; 12-weeks $2650 Homestay: 4-weeks $745 and up Apartments: 4-weeks $664 and up

 LOCATION:

During fall, winter, and spring terms, classes are held at the downtown World Trade Center, the heart of L.A.'s business and cultural center. Summer courses are held on the UCLA campus, 15 minutes by car from famous beaches, Beverly Hills and Hollywood.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For an application and further details, contact the American Language Center at the address or the fax number listed above. There is a $150 non-refundable application fee. Summer courses require full pre-payment.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

ALC provides individual academic counseling to assist students with finding and applying to colleges and universities. Students with advanced English may also enroll in one of 80 specialized certificate programs at UCLA Extension.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

Academic counseling, visa/immigration counseling, housing referrals, airport arrival assistance, and information about optional excursions to local tourist attractions.

 TRANSPORTATION:

Distances are great, so students staying for longer than 1 month often buy a car or rent cars for weekend excursions. Bus transportation can often be slow and inconvenient.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

Evening credit and non-credit courses are also offered.

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

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