WELCOME - EL CAMINO LANGUAGE ACADEMY

PLEASE CALL US FOR SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS TO OUR OFFICE
(310) 660-6465

WE ARE LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT BUILDING
(Near the North Athletic Field)

Information in 日本語,   Español or  Korean.      

LANGUAGE ACADEMY FALL SEMESTER:  September 2 to December 5, 2008
(Mid-semester transfer students can contact the ECLA office for information on how to transfer) 

APPLY NOW: Language Academy Spring Semester: February 9 to June 4, 2009

Do you have questions? 
Contact: Ms. Destyn LaPorte, Program Manager 
E-mail: dlaporte@elcamino.edu  or Tel: (1-310) 660-6473  /  Fax: (1-310) 660-6470

Program Assistant: Ms. Summer Kennedy
E-mail: skennedy@elcamino.edu  or Tel: (1-310) 660-6465  /  Fax: (1-310) 660-6470 

Mission Statement:  The El Camino College Language Academy (ECLA) is committed to ensure international students success in meeting their educational goals through intensive study of English for Academic purposes. The program facilitates a positive cultural and educational learning experience in the United States while addressing individual needs.

ECLA Policy Statement for Level Placement:
ECLA Placement: El Camino College Language Academy students are given an oral, written and reading computer-based exam to determine which level is best for them. Qualified instructors carefully discuss the results. All available information is taken into consideration in placement.

Notice that at other language schools you have to go through more than one level and that can be expensive.  Spend your money wisely and attend the Language Academy (ECLA) - our spring semester tuition ($2,500) is the best price for 14 weeks of school.  Enjoy all the benefits and fun of being on a college campus . . . most ECLA students transfer to El Camino College after one semester or completion of Level 2 or Level 3 at ECLA!

• College Preparation - Level 1: For beginners or students who do not have a functional grasp of basic grammar, or verbal skills. This level offers students the opportunity to review the core English grammar, read new material, understand American expressions and writing simple sentences needed to achieve a solid academic English base. 
  
  
• College Preparation - Level 2: For students who have an understanding of basic grammar, have the ability to write a cohesive paragraph, read a variety of short stories but still needs to advance to a higher level of grammar skills to succeed in their academic pursuits. It is possible for a Level 2 student to pass the 450 TOEFL requirement and transfer to El Camino College. Students from this level transfer to El Camino College and attend either the following fall or spring semester - all you need to do is attend classes regularly and successfully complete the TOEFL preparation class and take the TOEFL test at the end of the semester.
  
  
• College Preparation - Level 3: This is close to an advanced level course and is aimed at strengthening academic English skills in writing the college essay, reading at the college level, mastering grammar concepts at the college level, and achieving the required TOEFL score for entrance into ECC. Students need to attend classes regularly, successfully complete the TOEFL preparation class, take the TOEFL test and then you have admittance to El Camino College for the next semester (either spring or fall).  
  
• Sample Class Schedule

El Camino College Placement:
When a student meets the requirements for entry into the El Camino College credit program, by either meeting the 450 TOEFL requirement or passing the College Preparation Level 3, qualified ESL instructors will recommend classes that will best serve their needs and support their continued academic success. All international students will meet with a counselor prior to transfering to ECC.  The faculty gives careful consideration to the correct placement in the academic program.

If you already have a TOEFL score of 450 / 133 (CBT) / 45-46 on iBT or higher, a TOEIC score of 620 or higher, an IELTS score of 4.5 or higher, or an EIKEN (STEP) score of 2A or higher, you are eligible to apply for an academic program at El Camino College.  Please visit the International Student Program website.