English School in the Los Angeles area, California

American Language Institute, California:
The American Language Institute is located at the University College and Extension Services, California State University in Long Beach in Los Angeles County, Southern CA. The main program of the American Language Institute (ALI) is an intensive English language program which hich offers six levels of instruction year-round. Experienced faculty in small, interactive classes emphasize preparation for academic work at the college or university level.In addition, short-term programs are available in spring and summer for students with less time to study. The first California program to be accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), the ALI provides a full-service program on a vibrant campus. Students at the upper levels can mix and take classes with CSU Long Beach students for a more well-rounded collegiate experience.

The mission of the American Language Institute (ALI) is to provide quality English as a Second Language instruction that meets the high educational standards of its affiliate campus, California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). As a unit within University College & Extension Services, the self-support division on campus, the American Language Institute responds to the needs of a variety of audiences.

As such, the American Language Institute includes long-term and short-term programs, credit and non-credit courses, as well as support services and activities appropriate for its different clients. A large part of the efforts within the institute focuses on the Intensive English Program (IEP), which offers academic and practical ESL instruction to a post-secondary audience. The IEP administrators, faculty and staff endeavor to maximize learning and successfully prepare students for studies at U.S. colleges and universities. Every effort is made to provide effective support services and facilitate student use of campus and community resources.

The American Language Institute at California State University, Long Beach, is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period July 2007 through July 2017 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S.

Affiliations:
1) NAFSA:  Association of International Educators
2) American Association of Intensive English Language Programs

ESL Programs:
Intensive ESL Programs with 12 week to 15 week programs offered in Spring, Summer and Fall.

1. Acclaimed University:  California State University Long Beach is a diverse, student-centered, globally-engaged public university committed to providing highly-valued undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities through superior teaching, research, creative activity and service for the people of California and the world.

2. Flexibility:  The American Language Institute offers three different types of language programs throughout the year. The programs differ in the number of weeks, hours of instruction per week, and the focus of the classes.

3. Expertise:  In each type of program, the ALI provides quality instruction by an experienced, well-qualified faculty and full support services.

4. Location:  Long Beach is the ideal location to learn or master your English and enjoy a wonderful experience. Located on the coast of Southern California within the greater Los Angeles area, the city of Long Beach uniquely blends the character of a sophisticated urban area with the charm of a seaside community.

ALI students have three different options for housing: on-campus and off-campus residence halls, homestay, and apartments. The ALI can help students with some of these arrangements before arrival. The ALI can also help find temporary housing for students when they first arrive.

After a student arrives, the ALI staff offers a housing workshop at orientation for those students who have chosen to live either in a homestay or a residence hall. There is a separate orientation for those interested in apartment living. Also, the CSULB Housing Office and the Center for International Education have bulletin boards advertising roommates wanted and rooms in homes that are available.

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The Most Livable City in Los Angeles County:
Long Beach has been ranked by a leading consulting firm as “the large city with the highest quality of life” in Los Angeles county. The 1998 Forecast and Review, published by the Meyers Group, placed Long Beach at the top of the list based on such factors as low crime, good education, local attractions, climate, and the availability and affordability of housing.

Conveniently Close to Absolutely Everything:
Long Beach is so close to every terrain and climate that in one day, you could surf in the morning, snow ski in the afternoon, and come home and see a movie at night. Every famous Southern California landmark, attraction, and destination is easily within a two-hour drive from the city.

With Blueline Metrorail it only takes 35 minutes from Long Beach to Los Angeles.