Why learn English in Los Angeles?
A language stay in Los Angeles puts you at the heart of the entertainment industry. You can walk the Hollywood Walk of Fame, look out over the city and the Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory, and admire the steel curves of Walt Disney Concert Hall downtown. LA is also a giant patchwork of cultures, from Little Tokyo to Koreatown, with taco trucks across the city.
Los Angeles suits creative students interested in film, music or design, young adults who want a big, energetic American city, and professionals looking to sharpen their English in a global business hub. Because the city is so spread out, we help you pair a school and accommodation that work well together. A placement test sets your level on day one.
- Accredited partner schools in well-connected Los Angeles neighbourhoods
- Host family or student residence - both vetted and chosen to limit your commute
- Placement test on arrival so you learn at the right pace
- Insurance and LAX airport transfer organised for you
Your stay at a glance
Los Angeles highlights
Make the most of your time beyond the classroom: the places worth seeing, and the city at its best.
The events that bring Los Angeles to life
From major festivals to once-a-year traditions, these are the moments that give the city its own rhythm.
Los Angeles Marathon
March
Thousands of runners cross the city, cheered on by crowds along the route.
Independence Day fireworks
July
Fireworks light up skies across LA for the 4 July national holiday.
Hollywood Christmas Parade
November
Celebrities, floats and marching bands parade along Hollywood Boulevard.
Frequently asked questions
Los Angeles immerses you in English through film, music, food and a huge variety of communities. A language stay in Los Angeles means your lessons connect to the culture you already know from the screen, and every outing, from a studio tour to a food market, becomes real-life practice.
There is no required level for general English courses. Our partner schools in LA place you with a test when you arrive, covering reading, writing and speaking. Beginners get a solid foundation, while advanced learners can focus on fluency, pronunciation and more demanding topics.
Yes. Many of our partner schools in Los Angeles offer preparation courses for TOEFL, which is widely accepted by American universities, as well as IELTS and Cambridge B2 First and C1 Advanced. Tell us whether you need the certificate for studies or a job, and we'll suggest the most useful option.
Accommodation is arranged by us and included in your quote. Because Los Angeles is so large, location matters more than almost anywhere else: we pick a vetted host family or student residence with a practical route to your school, by metro, bus or on foot. Host families also help you understand everyday American life.
Los Angeles enjoys a sunny, Mediterranean-type climate. Spring and autumn are especially pleasant, with warm days and cool evenings. Early summer can start with grey, cloudy mornings, locally called 'June Gloom', before hot sunshine takes over in July and August. Winters are mild and bring most of the year's rain.
It can be, with the right set-up. Los Angeles is vast, so teenagers need a well-located host family or a supervised residence and a school that organises activities and outings. Minimum ages vary by school. We'll explain the options clearly and recommend the formula that suits your child's age and maturity.