English school in Los Angeles USA Embassy English USA

Amazing teachers, beautiful beaches and the glamour of LA provide all the inspiration you need to improve at our English school in Los Angeles.

Why you’ll love Embassy Los Angeles

Stay in a lively beach community with all the glamour of Los Angeles and Hollywood only 1 hour away by train.

Trained teachers use the latest technology to help you take an active part in lessons and quickly improve (we like you to chat in class). Our modern, open-plan English school has some fantastic facilities including a sunny roof terrace, IT suite and spacious student lounge.

Love the sunshine, love to learn English? Achieve your goals at Embassy LA.

When in Los Angeles…
Visit Disneyland, only 40 minutes from our school.

Facilities and highlights

  • WiFi-enabled
  • IT suite
  • Interactive whiteboards
  • Roof terrace
  • University application counselling
  • Courtyard
  • Activities
  • Student lounge
Accommodation
*Although you may not stay in the accommodation pictured, you will stay in accommodation of a very similar quality.

Student Residence

Have fun sharing a residence with other international students

Distance from school

35 (Sea Port) – 50 (Oakwood) minutes by busMeals provided

Self-catering (fridge and microwave in room)Rooms

Single or Shared with private bathrooms

Homestay (live with a host family)

Live with an English-speaking host and practise your English every day!

Distance from school

60 minutes by public transportMeals provided

14 per week (breakfast and evening meal)Rooms

Single and sharedHomestay breakfast only

Live with an English speaking host (breakfast only)

Courses

General English Course

Choose long-term, short-term, standard or intensive English tuition from elementary to advanced level.

Communication Skills

To improve all-round English skills and specifically develop your spoken English, book a General English course + Communication Skills

Vacation and Travel English Course

Learn English part-time and explore the USA. No Student Visa required!

Language Semester Abroad

Choose 1, 2 or 3 semesters or a whole language year abroad. Ideal for university, for your career or for the time of your life.

Business English course

General English + Business elective lessons – Improve all your English skills and specifically develop your Business English

English in Action

Combine a General English course with an unpaid placement in a US organisation.

TOEFL exam preparation course

Choose one of our award-winning schools in North America to get the skills, strategies and TOEFL score you need.

One-to-one English lessons

Local facilities

Nearest bus stop: 5 minutes’ walk
Nearest public transport hub: 10 minutes’ walk
Nearest park: Across the street
Nearest coffee shop: In the same building
Nearest post office: In the same building
Nearest bank: In the same building
Nearest church: 10 minutes’ walk
Nearest mosque: 10 minutes by car
Nearest place to buy a newspaper: In the same building
Nearest restaurant: In the same building
Nearest supermarket: 20 minutes’ walk

Travelling around the city

LA has trains, light rail, subways, and a growing network of buses – a reliable and inexpensive way to get to and from the airports and around the LA area. See www.metro.net

Cost of Living

We currently advise that students should budget approximately US $350 per week. This will cover all basic transport, food and entertainment costs.  (Last updated April 2013)

Sample prices (all in US $):

Item Price in US $
A cup of coffee (in a chain like Starbucks) 2.00
Can of Coca Cola 1.00
Big Mac 2.50
Three course meal in a reasonably priced restaurant 25.00
Takeaway, e.g. from a noodle bar 8.00
Cinema ticket 8.00 – 11.00
Nightclub entrance 5.00 – 20.00
Bus/Train 1.25 per ride
Taxi 2.50 minimum

Popular trips from Los Angeles Long Beach:

  • Winter Sports
  • Santa Barbara & San Francisco
  • Las Vegas & Grand Canyon
  • Universal Studios
  • Whale Watching

No two weeks are ever the same, but here’s an idea of what to expect:

  • Walking tour of Long Beach
  • Aquarium of the Pacific
  • Beach volleyball
  • Harbour sightseeing cruise
  • Graumann’s Chinese Theatre
  • Clubs (21 and over)
  • Bowling
  • LA Dodgers baseball game
  • Swimming
  • Museums/art galleries
  • Rodeo Drive
  • Sunset Boulevard