ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Entering the Language Academy on a student visa is easy if you follow the checklist provided for you below. First you must contact or send your application packet to the El Camino Language Academy Office. Once you are approved for the student visa then you are required to attend the orientation day so that you can be placed in the proper level and receive all of the information you will need to make your stay at ECC a pleasant one.

If you have a TOEFL score higher than 450 (PBT) / 133 (CBT) / 45 (iBT), or a TOEIC score of 620 or higher, or the IELTS test score of 4.5 or higher, or the EIKEN (STEP) test score of 2kyuu-A or higher, you are eligible to apply for the academic program at El Camino College.  Please click here  for information about application procedures or contact the International Student Program at isp@elcamino.edu.   

Session Dates and Tuition (click here)

Application Process (日本語) (Español) 

The application process for ECLA is easy:

1. Complete and sign the application. - CLICK HERE to download. If you are a student transferring directly from a U.S. institution, please download and complete the Transfer Approval Form. CLICK HERE to download. 
2. Attach one passport size photo.
3. Include a copy of the inside of your passport.
4. Include the US$75 application fee (in cash or a money order)
5. Attach an original bank letter or financial statement showing at least $10,000 in an account.
6. If you plan to transfer to El Camino College (or another college) please bring your high school graduation certificate and your college transcripts.

Send everything to:

Ms. Destyn LaPorte, Program Manager
El Camino Language Academy
16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506 / U.S.A.
Telephone: (1-310) 660-6473  / Fax: (1-310) 660-6470
E-mail: dlaporte@elcamino.edu 

Visa Application Procedure . . .

We review the documents and then will send you the I-20 form and other documents by Federal Express.  After you receive the packet from us, you will pay the SEVIS fee (www.fmjfee.com) and then make an appointment at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for your interview.  Please read Tips on Visa Application before you go to your interview. When you pass the interview, they will give you the F-1 student visa to study at El Camino Language Academy.

Before You Leave Your Country . . .

Click here to see a check list of what to do before leaving your country.  You will also find useful information on housing choices, transportation and bank accounts.

Orientation . . .

Please read the acceptance letter we sent to you with your I-20.  Orientation date and other important information are indicated in your letter.  After you arrive here, you will complete the following vital steps for entrance into ECLA:

1. Students will be given three placement exams:

• A computer-based reading (taken 1-3 days before the Orientation day)
• Oral interview (taken on the Orientation day)
• Written exam (taken on the Orientation day)

All Students must complete these exams to be admitted to ECLA.  The exam results are carefully considered when deciding which level the students will be placed: College Preparation - Level 1, College Preparation - Level 2 or College Preparation Level 3.

2. Students will be briefed on the policy statement, immigration regulations, health insurance, parking and other information they will need to know while on the campus of El Camino College.

3. Students will have a light breakfast and lunch and there will a tour of the campus after lunch.

Orientation Schedules

9:00am         Welcome / Introductions / Breakfast
9:45am         Policy Statement / Immigration Regulations / Frequently Asked Questions 
10:30am       Writing / Speaking Placement Assessment
11:30pm       Lunch
12:30pm       Level Placement / Tuition Payment
1:00pm         Campus Tour

Note: Please arrive at least 30 minutes early if a parking pass is needed