College of English Language - CEL, Santa Monica:
College of English Language - CEL is conveniently located in downtown Santa Monica in the Greater Los Angeles Area, (northwest of Los Angeles and just 20 minutes drive from Los Angeles International Airport), along the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. We offer ESL (English as a Second Language) courses for students and professionals all year long.
English Language Courses for Adults:
- Basic beginner to advanced levels
General English Courses:
CEL offers 6 levels of general English language courses. Small classes (no more than 10 students per class) ensure that students benefit from individualized attention as teachers cater class material to their personal learning style.
New courses start every Monday and each lesson is 45 minutes long. Course options include:
- Intensive (20 lessons/week)
- Intensive Plus (24 lessons/week)
- Super Intensive (30 lessons/week)
Private / One-on-one English Lessons:
Whether you are interested in mastering conversational, business or general English, our teachers are here to help you succeed.
You will benefit from personal attention and receive helpful feedback as you gain confidence in your speaking skills.
Cambridge English Exam Prep:
CEL offers FCE (First Certificate in English) and CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) exam preparation courses throughout the year.
Students must be at the upper intermediate level to take the FCE prep course. Those interested in taking the CAE prep course must be at the advanced level. Course options include:
- Cambridge FCE (20 lessons/week)
- Super Cambridge FCE (30 lessons/week)
- Cambridge CAE (20 lessons/week)
- Super Cambridge CAE (30 lessons/week)
TOEFL Exam Prep:
The TOEFL preparation course allows students to focus exclusively on preparing for the exam.
Experienced teachers provide students with test taking strategies, practice tests and the skills necessary to be successful on the TOEFL test. Course options include:
- TOEFL (20 lessons/week)
- TOEFL Plus (24 lessons/week)
English & Surfing:
- General English classes + 4 lessons of surf per week
Practice speaking English while riding the waves! Students can pre-book beginner and intermediate surfing lessons with 4 lessons per week during their stay at CEL.