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Language Systems International:
As an English school, Language Systems International College of English (LSI) provides students with both general English language education, and preparation for both the business world and academia. Thus, in addition to our English classes, we offer TOEFL and GMAT/GRE prep classes for students who plan to attend university, as well as TOEIC prep class for students interested in improving their business skills. We have four locations in beautiful Los Angeles, CA - in Downtown Los Angeles , Northeast Los Angeles, South Bay Los Angeles, and Orange County. All of our teachers are native speakers, certified by the state of California. Dormitories, homestays and apartments available*.! Just a great school and a great value!

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Our Locations:

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- Northeast Los Angeles:
Located in beautiful Pasadena. Top-ranked universities and colleges in the United States, including California Institute of Technology (Caltech), California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) and Pasadena City College are just minutes away from the center. Also, Rose Bowl Stadium (homefield of the UCLA Bruins college football team) and The Huntington Library with its beautiful botanical gardens are a short distance from the center. Historic Old Town and Norton Simon Museum are located on beautiful Colorado Boulevard in downtown Pasadena. Many nice shopping, dining and entertainment areas located in downtown Pasadena.

- Downtown Los Angeles:
The Downtown Los Angeles Center is located right in the middle of Los Angeles, next to downtown, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Universal Studios and most other main attractions. Plus the center is right on the Metro Red Line at the Vermont/Wilshire subway station for students to easily get around in the city and suburbs.

- Orange County:
The O.C. campus is just minutes away from Fullerton, an American university town. Fullerton is home to California State University Fullerton (just up the street from the language center), as well as many other colleges and universities. Another advantage of the O.C. school is the slightly lower cost of living when compared to Los Angeles.

- South Bay Los Angeles:
Right near the famous California beaches, South Bay Los Angeles is the place for those who want to live in an upscale area next to great nightlife and shopping. The school is located next to the Del Amo Fashion Center and a main bus station for convenience.

English Language Courses:

Language Systems International has designed language programs that include English as a Second Language Courses, Test Preparation Courses, as well as Private Lessons. Students can choose from:

English as a Second Language Programs:
ESL Levels 1 - 7 Program (18 hrs/wk)
Vacation English Program (14.4 hrs/wk)
Conversation Program (18 hrs/wk)
Business English Program (18 hrs/wk)
Test Preparation Programs:
TOEFL ® (18 hrs/wk)
TOEIC ® (18 hrs/wk)
GMAT ®/GRE ® (18 hrs/wk)
Program Combination Options:
Option 1 (36 hrs/wk)
Option 2 (24 hrs/wk)

LSI Annual Events:

LSI students enjoy a variety of activities such as marketing movies with our Film Group Project, going to our annual Beach, Luau, and Halloween parties, and competing in our Soccer, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, and Bowling Tournaments.

LSI Activity Schedule:

February: San Valentines Party
March: LSI Basketball Tournament
Vegas Trip
May: LSI Soccer Tournament
June: Luau Party
San Francisco Trip
August: Beach Party and LSI Volleyball Tournament
September: San Francisco Trip
San Diego Trip
October: Halloween Party
November: Thanksgiving Potluck
December: Bowling Tournament and Christmas Party
Santa Barbara Trip

Go to College without a TOEFL Score:

Language Systems has special agreements, called Mutual Recognition Programs (MRP), with many Los Angeles area schools. These agreements typically allow Language Systems students to take part-time credit classes while the students is studying at Language Systems and to transfer without a TOEFL score. After you complete level 5 or 6 at Language Systems, you can transfer to the following colleges without a TOEFL score.

When you complete Level 5, you can go:
EI Camino College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Trade-Tech College
Los Angels Southwest College

When you complete level 6, you can go
Cerritos College
Cypress College
East Los Angeles College
Fullerton College
Glendale Community College
Orange Coast College
Pasadena City College
Santa Monica College
West Los Angeles College
Pierce College

This is a partial list, for an updated list please contact us.

Program Starting Dates:

Terms 2016

Winter Term: January 4th – Mar 25th (12 weeks)
Starting dates: January 4th (Session A), February 1st (Session B) and February 29th (Session C)

Spring Term: April 4th – June 24th (12 weeks)
Starting dates: April 4th (Session A), May 2nd (Session B), May 31st (Session C)

Summer Term: July 5th - September 23rd (12 weeks)
Starting dates: July 5th (Session A), August 1st (Session B) and August 29th (Session C)

Fall Term: October 3rd - December 23rd (12 weeks)
Starting dates: October 3rd (Session A), October 31st (Session B) and November 28th (Session C)

Tuition & Fees:

Non refundable Student Fees
Processing Fee: $150
SEVIS Fee (paid directly to SEVP): $200
Shipping & Handling Fee: $100
Tuition Deposit*: $100

* Students having their visa denied are able to receive a Tuition Deposit refund. For more information, send us a message.

Tuition Fees
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Southern States University, San Diego & Orange County
Courses / Programs
Southern States University is the most affordable accredited university in the U.S. With campuses in desirable locations in Southern California, we provide intensive English language programs and TOEFL Exam Preparation to students from around the world.

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Intensive English Course for International Students:
- 18 Hours per week
- 3 hours core and 1.5 hour topic class per day
- Monday through Thursday
- Available mornings, afternoons and evenings

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- 18 Hours per week
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- Monday through Thursday
- Available mornings

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Astar Education Institute, Washington DC Metro Area
Courses / Programs
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ACES ESL School, Austin TX
Courses / Programs
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ESL Programs:

- Full-time English course for international students on an F1 visa. With 5 levels of proficiency: Beginner (A1), Elementary (A2), Intermediate (B1), Upper Intermediate (B2), Advanced (C1).

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New English School - San Francisco
Courses / Programs
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• Our teachers, advisors, activities coordinators, accommodation staff, and your fellow students will support you to achieve your personal and academic goals. All teachers must have a university degree, a recognized teaching certificate, and relevant experience in teaching English.

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