Applying to California Language School is easy. We’ve provided a simple checklist to follow here.
Step 1 begins with contacting us here so we can begin answering your questions. You can also give us a phone call at (213) 387-0007. We are open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
You can find an easy school application or a transfer verification form to fill out here.
After your application is submitted, you will be asked to take a quick placement exam to assess your level so we can properly place you in the optimal course for your growth in the English language.
Yes we do!
We issue I-20s to international students who are seeking an F-1 visa.
We offer our 3 or 4-to-11 week programs, which you can continue to enroll in and advance (from Beginning to Advanced/TOEFL).
However, according to ACCET regulation, international students can study ESL/TOEFL for up to 3 years in duration in any language school.
Transferring to California Language School is easy and can be done very quickly. You can find your checklist of the easy steps to transfer to follow here.
You can view the official Contact us at 213-387-0007, by email at admission@californialanguageschool.edu, or here.
Our typical class size is fifteen students. We don’t let the classes get too big, so that the teacher can focus on each student’s needs more.
Yes, everyone! More specifically, we have an Academic Advisor who aids and advises students with their academic goals, as well as a Manager and Director for the school who can assist as well.
Yes. We have our own campus lot dedicated for student parking.
You can purchase your parking permit at the following costs:
1 month: $40
2 months: $80
3 months: $90
We have 12 ESL programs that are three months long – they fall within the Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.
We also offer 4 TOEFL prep courses that are also three months long.
Lastly, we provide a 4-week intensive ESL course.
Morning Classes: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Monday through Thursday, Friday (8:30 am to 10:30 am)
Afternoon Classes: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Monday through Thursday, Friday (10:40 am to 12:40 pm)
Upon enrollment, you will take a test assessing your level of listening, reading, and writing English.
Yes, if you enroll at our school for 3 months, you can pay a monthly tuition fee of $500, which most students choose to do.
This is cheaper than if you just enroll month to month – then the monthly tuition is $550…which is still very inexpensive!
Yes!
Our school is accredited by ACCET and has been for many years.
All students are required to attend 18 hours per week and maintain at least 80% cumulative attendance in all their courses from the start to the completion of their programs to be considered as “Satisfactory Attendance Progress” to prevent their training from being interrupted.
If you are arriving from the LAX airport and are in need of a ride to your US residence, there are many options available.
You can download the Uber or Lyft apps and call a ride, which is a cheaper and more convenient option, or you can call a taxi which will be more expensive but whose drivers have more experience.
If you would like to obtain a California Real ID or Driver License during your stay here, please go through the information below, and visit the government website to learn more!
To apply for a REAL ID driver license or identification card, you must visit a DMV field office and provide:
Proof of identity, such as an original or certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, employment authorization, permanent resident card or unexpired foreign passport with valid U.S. visa and approved I-94 form. No photocopies will be accepted.
Proof of Social Security number, such as an SSN card, W-2 or paystub with full SSN. Original or certified copies are required. No photocopies will be accepted.
California residency document, such as a utility bill, rental agreement, mortgage or medical document. Photocopies accepted.
A student’s Form I-20 is a document issued to accepted students by Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools that indicates a student’s primary purpose for coming to the United States.
A student visa is a travel document you receive from a U.S. consulate or embassy before entering the United States. A student’s status is what a person must maintain after they are granted entrance into the United States.
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification authorizes schools to issue Forms I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status, ” to prospective international students after admitting them for a course of study.
If certified, the school will gain access to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System and may begin issuing Forms I-20. To maintain certification, the school must comply with SEVP policies as well as record keeping and reporting requirements stipulated in 8 CFR 214.3.
Schools only need SEVP certification if they wish to enroll F and M students, and SEVP is the only government entity that can certify a school to issue Forms I-20.
Use the School Search in Tools section of Study in the States to find Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools and programs eligible to enroll F-1 and M-1 students.
Use the tool to search by school name, location, education or visa type.
School Accreditation SignificanceAccreditation is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes.
On Dec. 14, 2010, former President Barack Obama signed the Accreditation of English Language Training Programs Act (commonly referred to as the “Accreditation Act”), which amended Section 101(a)(15)(F)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to state that F-1 nonimmigrant students intending to pursue an English language training course of study must enroll in an English language training program that has been accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education.
This means that while accreditation is not a requirement for most schools seeking Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification, it is a requirement for all English language training programs and stand-alone English language training schools seeking certification. Note that schools seeking SEVP certification that are not accredited must submit specific evidence in lieu of accreditation (read more about this requirement on ICE.gov).
F-1 Visa SchoolsVocational schools are institutions of learning that provide training and education for a particular skillset or occupation (culinary schools, cosmetology schools, flight training schools, etc.).
Academic schools are institutions of learning that provide scholarly courses like mathematics, sciences and the humanities (colleges, universities, seminaries, high schools, etc.).
Both academic and vocational schools are eligible for Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification. For more information about the different options available, visit the Programs of Study page.
The definition of a full course of study varies depending on both a student’s status (F-1 or M-1) and their program of study. For instance, U.S. government regulations define a full course of study at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified kindergarten to grade 12 school differently than at an SEVP-certified college or university.
Maintaining F-1 StatusMaintaining status means:
This means if a student gains entry into the United States on an F-1 or M-1 visa, they are coming to the United States to study and cannot take any action that detracts from that purpose. It is the responsibility of the designated school official to ensure that a student properly understands and complies with the rules that apply to their student status. For more information, visit the Maintaining Status page.
Students must enroll in a full course of study in order to maintain their status. Under certain circumstances, a student may be eligible for a reduced course load. However, a student must talk to their designated school official (DSO) and have their DSO authorize a reduced course load prior to dropping below a full course study.
If a student drops below a full course of study without their DSO’s authorization, that student is in violation of their status.
F-1 Visa FeeRegulation requires all prospective F and M students pay the I-20 before the U.S. Department of State issues them a visa. The congressionally mandated I-901 SEVIS Fee supports the maintenance and continued modifications of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and other Student and Exchange Visitor Program priorities to fulfill its national security mission.
Lost/Stolen Visa, Passport, or I-94If one of these documents goes missing while in the United States, a student should first go to their local police station to report the documents lost or stolen. If a student has original copies of these documents, they should bring them to the police station. The student then needs to contact their home country’s local embassy or consulate in the United States to report missing travel documents and find information on what to do next. If a visa or passport goes missing while abroad, report it to the consulate or embassy that issued it for next steps.
If a student needs to replace their Form I-94, “Arrival/Departure Record, ” they must file a Form I-102, “Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document, ” with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If a student needs to replace their Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status, ” they must talk with their designated school official.
Note that a visa is a travel document and students may remain in the United States if their original visa expires as long as they maintain status. However, if the student departs the United States, they will need a valid visa to re-enter the country.
Study in the States LinkOfficial website with information for International Students studying in the United States from the Department of Homeland Security
Study in the States: Department of Homeland Security
Student BankingThere are a variety of national banks students can select for their banking needs.
Listed below are the banks with local Los Angeles branch locations with their website and phone numbers.
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