ELS LANGUAGE CENTER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

About This Center

The tight-knit community at the University of La Verne provides a welcoming environment for all students. The ELS Language Center in La Verne is located on the campus in the safe and small city east of Los Angeles. La Verne is a friendly residential community full of businesses, shops, restaurants, and public transportation.

Students experience living in a quaint and friendly area where they can meet friends from across the country and around the world. When they’re not taking English courses in La Verne, students can take advantage of the culturally diverse and exciting city of Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the U.S.

Minimum Age: 16

Learn English at The University of La Verne

English Language Center La Verne, California

Housing Options

Homestay

Homestay families offer a personable and friendly environment, and are sensitive to a student’s individual needs. Both the student and the homestay family have pleasant, memorable experiences and foster a rewarding, lasting friendship.

Many homestays are located in residential communities. All are within a 45 minute walk or public transportation. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Many students ride bikes to school and lock them at designed bike racks.

Cost per Week: $320

Occupancy: Single

Meal Credits: 14 meals per week

Minimum Age: 16

Student Residence (on campus)

Oaks Residence Hall is in the center of campus and only a seven-minute walk to the learning center. Vista is near downtown La Verne, which has numerous shopping and dining options. The on-campus residence offers modern suite-style living. Each suite features two single rooms, two double rooms, four private bathrooms, and living room.

Clean, modern double rooms host ELS students, while single rooms host University of La Verne students. This provides an ideal setting for students to learn and experience American and university culture. The building boasts a large community lounge with a full kitchen and stove, community lounges, and study rooms on each floor. Each suite offers:

• Fully furnished bedrooms and shared living room with a flat screen cable television
• Central air conditioning and heat
• Wi-Fi access
• State-of-the-art laundry facilities

Cost per Week: $290

Occupancy: Double rooms

Meal Credits: No meals included. A full kitchen with a stove is available.

Minimum Age: 17