Back

DOING OUR BEST FOR YOUR COMFORT

At ELC Los Angeles you may choose to stay with an American host family, enjoy the convenience and comfort of a local hotel or apartment, or share dormitory life with fellow students. Whichever living accommodations you decide are best for you, our Housing Coordinator in Los Angeles will gladly help book them. The Los Angeles apartments are a two-minute walk to ELC and all of our great American homestay families are conveniently located in the best neighborhoods in the city of Los Angeles, which makes it easy for our students to travel to and from ELC. These top city locations also make it easy for students to travel to exciting destinations in and around Los Angeles such as Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Beach, downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood.

American Homestays

Barrington Plaza Apartment

UCLA Dormitory

American Homestays

elc-los-angeles-accommodation-homestay-overview
5
4
3
2
1
6

Most ELC Los Angeles students are eager to stay with an American host family while studying in Los Angeles. Living with an American host family is the best option for students who are enthusiastic about immersing themselves in American culture, improving their communication skills, and creating long-lasting friendships with their host family.

Features

Los Angeles homestays are available year-round

Located near ELC Los Angeles

Arrival on Saturday before the course; departure on Saturday after the course

Single room (unless otherwise requested)

Choose your meal plan: half board (breakfast and dinner) or breakfast only

Average commute to ELC: 30 - 60 minutes by public transportation

Shared bathroom

Facilities vary

Free wi-fi (if available)

Minimum Age: 16 years old

Fees & Charges
TYPE
CAMPUS
ACCOMMODATION
UCLA Dormitory
DATES
June 29 – August 10
PRICE
$1190 per week
$760 per week
OCCUPANCY
Single
Double
MEALS
HB
PLACEMENT FEE
$95
DEPOSITS
Credit card information held on file for incidentals
In order to qualify for UCLA housing, a student must be enrolled in the Semi-Intensive 20 English Course.

Barrington Plaza Apartment

elc-los-angeles-accommodation-apartments-barrington
4

The Barrington Plaza Apartment is conveniently located in one of the most desirable residential neighborhoods in West L.A. Students staying at Barrington Plaza will find themselves perfectly situated just a 10-minute bus ride from ELC and a short bus ride from Santa Monica Beach, Beverly Hills, Hollywood and other top L.A. attractions.

The apartment has many luxury amenities for students to enjoy including a heated Olympic size swimming pool and brand new fitness center. Each apartment has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen and living room. These apartments are a great option for students looking for a cost-effective, comfortable and well-located accommodation.

Features

Available year-round

Located on Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles

Arrival on Saturday before the course; departure on Saturday after the course

Double rooms (Option to book as single room for additional charge)

Self-catering

Average Commute: 10 minutes by bus

Shared bathroom

Common area / kitchen, on-site laundry, Olympic size swimming pool, brand new fitness center

Free Wi-fi

Minimum Age : 18 years old

Fees & Charges
TYPE
CAMPUS
ACCOMMODATION
UCLA Dormitory
DATES
June 29 – August 10
PRICE
$1190 per week
$760 per week
OCCUPANCY
Single
Double
MEALS
HB
PLACEMENT FEE
$95
DEPOSITS
Credit card information held on file for incidentals
In order to qualify for UCLA housing, a student must be enrolled in the Semi-Intensive 20 English Course.

UCLA Dormitory

elc-los-angeles-accommodation-ucla-dormitory-overview
4

For eight weeks during June, July, and August ELC students can live on campus, in a dormitory, at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). The university is located in Los Angeles, California, in trendy Westwood Village, close to many restaurants, cafes, and shops.

Students live in a UCLA dormitory close to swimming pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, outdoor fields and a fitness center. Students also have access to the UCLA Ackerman student center and the UCLA student bookstore. They are placed in rooms with other international students that come from more than 20 different countries. ELC support staff live on campus with students to provide students with information and assist them with their needs.

Features

Dormitory Residence Hall, located on the UCLA campus

Arrival on Saturday before the course; departure on Saturday after the course

Shared (double and triples), rooms furnished with closets, desks, and beds, maid service provided weekly, laundry facilities available on each dormitory floor

Breakfast and dinner or breakfast only

Average commute: 10-minute walk to ELC classrooms located on the UCLA campus, 25-minute walk to ELC's main campus in Westwood Village or a short bus ride

Shared bathroom

Student lounge, student campus center, library, fitness center, 24-hour front desk and security

Free Wi-fi

Minimum age: 17 years old

Fees & Charges
TYPE
CAMPUS
ACCOMMODATION
UCLA Dormitory
DATES
June 29 – August 10
PRICE
$1190 per week
$760 per week
OCCUPANCY
Single
Double
MEALS
HB
PLACEMENT FEE
$95
DEPOSITS
Credit card information held on file for incidentals
In order to qualify for UCLA housing, a student must be enrolled in the Semi-Intensive 20 English Course.

Non-ELC Accommodations in Los Angeles

The Housing Coordinator in Los Angeles can find short-term apartment rentals for students as well as make hotel reservations as needed. There is no charge for the service of finding a suitable alternative apartment or hotel accommodation.

Los Angeles Airport Transfer

ELC is happy to arrange an airport transfer upon arrival and/or departure. The closest airport to ELC Los Angeles is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). See our Dates and Prices for more information.

Attractions In The City of Los Angeles

Visitors to Los Angeles are eager to experience the culture of Los Angeles, which includes surfing at the beautiful beaches, being a part of the glamour of Hollywood, shopping the trendy boutiques of Beverly Hills and visiting amusement parks such as Magic Mountain, Universal Studios and Disneyland. Whatever your leisure interests may be, our full-time Housing Coordinator in Los Angeles can help you find an accommodation that will make your commute time in Los Angeles effortless.

MORE ABOUT ELC LOS ANGELES

Center
Courses
Accommodations
City

ENGLISH COURSES

Book a Course

CANCELLATION POLICY​

A $50 change fee will be applied for all confirmed course and accommodation changes. No fee will be charged for course cancellations, upgrades, extensions or pre-arrival changes for non-I-20 students.

Full payment is due on or before the first day of your course subject to the ELC Refund Policy

Refund Through Representatives

For students who enroll at ELC through a representative, all refunds subject to the policies of the representative and will be issued by the representative.

 

Pre-Arrival Refund Policy (Cancellations/No Show, Excluding Accommodations)

For any cancellation ELC receives by the first day of the program, most fees are fully refundable. The exceptions are:

  • The $150 application fee and the $75 express mail fee are nonrefundable.
  • Airport transfers are refundable with cancellation at least one business day before the service date requested.

If a student’s request for a visa is rejected a refund will be made in full for all program fees.

 

Post-Arrival Refund Policy on Tuition (Withdrawal/Termination, Excluding Accommodations)

Los Angeles & Santa Barbara

ELC will refund 100% of the amount paid for institutional charges, less the nonrefundable $150 application fee if notice of cancellation is made through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later.

  • There will be a pro rata refund for students who have completed 60% or less of their course.
  • There will be no refund issued for students who have completed more than 60% of their course (includes scheduled vacations).

Boston

  • For students whose last day of attendance occurs at any point in the first four weeks of their course, there will be no refund issued.
  • For students whose last date of attendance occurs after the first four weeks but before or at the midpoint of their course, there will be a pro rata refund of tuition, minus any non-refundable charges.
  • For students whose last date of attendance occurs after the midpoint of their course, there will be no refund issued.

All Centers

  • ELC reserves the right to expel any student whose conduct is not in compliance with government rules or laws and/or regulations of ELC.
  • All refunds will be issued at the weekly rate, which will be calculated based on the total number of weeks completed.

Junior Program Refund Policy

A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due at the time of booking.

Summer Junior Program Refund Policy
  • A 50% refund is possible for cancellations, downgrades and/or changes in program received before May 31.
  • Cancellations received June 1 and after will receive no refund.
  • Full payment is due by June 1 for all campuses.
Winter Junior Program Refund Policy
  • A 50% refund is possible for cancellations, downgrades and/or changes in program received before November 30.
  • Cancellations received December 1 and after will receive no refund.
  • Full payment is due December 1.

Accommodations Refund Policy

For any accommodation cancellation with less than 4 weeks’ notice, the first 4 weeks of the accommodation fees will be due. International Guest House, ESL Townhouse, and dormitory accommodations have their own refund policies.

For any accommodation cancellation, ELC will issue a full refund of accommodation fees with at least four full weeks’ advance notice of cancellation. International Guest House, ESL Townhouse, and dormitory accommodations have their own refund policies.

 

ESL Townhouse

ESL Townhouse Pre-Arrival Cancellation Policy:

  • Move-in fee is charged with less than 30 days’ notice of cancellation.
  • No weekly fees are due with at least 15 days’ notice of cancellation.
  • With less than 15 days’ notice, the first two weeks are charged.

ESL Townhouse Post-Arrival Cancellation Policy:

  • Move-in Fee is nonrefundable.
  • Reservations of one to four weeks: No refunds are possible.
  • Reservations of five weeks or longer: Refunds are possible with four weeks’ advance notice from the Saturday after notice is given in writing

 

International Guest House

  • For cancellation requests received one to seven days prior to the students’ scheduled check-in date, the first week is charged.
  • For cancellation requests received on or after the students’ scheduled check-in date, no refund will be given.

 

UCLA dormitory

  • A refund of 50% will be given for dormitory accommodations if cancellation is received prior to June 1.
  • After June 1, no refund will be given.

Accommodation Deposit Requirements

Accommodation deposits are refundable only according to the conditions listed in the above Refund Policy on Accommodations section.

Homestay, Claremont Hotel & Extended Stay Hotel
In order to confirm Homestay, Claremont Hotel & Extended Stay Hotel, an accommodation deposit of $150 must be prepaid.

Los Angeles apartments, ESL Townhouse, International Guest House & La Brezza Apartments
In order to confirm the Los Angeles apartments, ESL Townhouse, International Guest House & La Brezza Apartments, an accommodation deposit of the first two weeks must be prepaid.

UCLA dormitory
In order to confirm dormitory accommodation, all dormitory fees must be prepaid.