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POLY Languages Institute:
POLY Languages Institute, Inc. (POLY) has assisted tens of thousands of students from all over the world in their pursuit of the language proficiency needed to reach their educational and career goals, or simply for their own self-improvement. As a result of our dedication and commitment to better educate and serve our students, we can confidently assure our students that we are one of the best educational institutes around.

POLY, founded in 1970, opened its first center in Pasadena, CA and later added two additional centers in Los Angeles, CA and Irvine, CA. Each center is about 5,000 square feet in size and has about 100 students enrolled per term. At least 7 classrooms and a computer lab are designated to serve our students’ learning needs.

POLY is accredited by the CEA, the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation. This is the only specialized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the United States.

ESL Programs:

Photo of English School in CaliforniaWe recognize that our students come from diverse cultures and academic backgrounds and that every student has different strenghts and weaknesses, interests, and needs.  Our curriculum therefore is structured into distinct course types followed by test preparation courses:

- Listening/Speaking courses
- Reading and Writing courses
- Grammar courses
- Elective courses where the focus is on American pronunciation, American idioms or introduction to TOEFL iBT
- TOEFL iBT Test preparation courses

Our Mission:
The mission of POLY Languages Institute is to provide a fulfilling education to serious students and to create a positive learning environment.  We are commited to providing excellent education and rendering great student services.

Teaching Faculty/Staff:
POLY teaching faculty members hold at least a bachelor’s degree and TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages) or other equivalent certificates. 

Our faculty members are commited to receiving ongiong training and endeavoring to fine-tune and improve their teaching approach.  Additionally, they will listen closely to their students by reviewing the surveys done by their students.  POLY conducts student surveys so our teaching faculty may better understand students' expectations and needs.

POLY staff members are committed to providing a quality education and satisfying services to our students. Our staff will maintain the highest standards in our effort to create an environment conducive to learning and assits you by providing services such as arranging accommodations, acquiring health insurance, setting up a bank account, obtaining a buss pass, and more.

Accreditation & Affiliations:

- Accredited by the CEA (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation)
- Approved to operate by the BPPE (Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education)
- A Member of the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- A Member of the National Association of Foreign Student Affairs (NAFSA)
- Authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students

Email: Contact Us
Address: 5757 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 510 (MIRACLE MILE), Los Angeles, California , USA
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