Language Systems
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Language Systems
Quick overview: Language Systems International provides students english program during vacations. The educational program is designed for international students. Intensity of the course is 15,5 hours per week.
Description of Language Systems
Language Systems International (LSI) has been accredited by ACCET (Accreditation Council for Continuing Education and Training).
Language Systems International welcomes students from all over the world.
LSI has 4 schools in different parts of Los Angeles and offers a variety of programs with morning, afternoon, and evening classes.
The network's main campuses are located across Southern California in Downtown Los Angeles, Orange County, and Torrance (South Bay). Over the years, thousands of international students have studied at LSI and achieved fluency in English.
Educational process
Classes are dynamic and interactive, with a personalized approach that develops speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Student support extends beyond the classroom and includes help with visa questions, orientation sessions, cultural adaptation, and ongoing academic advising.
Programs range from a few weeks to several months, depending on each student's goals.
Faculties and colleges
- Vacation English,
- Conversation,
- ESL (Levels 1–7),
- Semi-Intensive ESL plus CMAR,
- Intensive ESL,
- Summer Language Program (English and Spanish, ages 12–18).
Things to know about
In Level 5 (Listening/Speaking) classes, students use the textbook Speaking Savvy to study English idioms and everyday expressions.
Accommodation, meals, prices
LSI hosts students at campuses in:
- Orange County,
- The Alhambra (Northeast LA),
- Torrance (South Bay LA),
- Los Angeles.
Students can choose from several accommodation options: a homestay with an American host family, a student residence, or a shared apartment. A homestay gives students daily opportunities to practice English in a natural setting and learn about American culture. Student residences offer more independence, with students living alongside other international students and taking part in group activities.
Subjects, specialties
Activities Language Systems
LSI provides an active entertainment program for every student.
On Veterans Day, students at the Downtown Los Angeles campus visited Moonlight Rollerway, a well-known roller rink in Glendale with arcade games and food and drink stands.
The Vacation English Program includes weekly "Friday fun activities" that allow students to practice English outside the classroom, along with practical extracurricular assignments and a cumulative assessment at the end of the course.
The school also organizes cultural and social events for students, including city tours, sporting events, and workshops.
The Summer Language Program includes beach days, evening movie nights, and international potlucks where students share dishes from their home countries.
Advantages
Language Systems has a special agreement or Mutual Delegation Program with many educational institutions of Los Angeles and Orange County.
Due to the conditions of the Mutual Delegation Program, international students of our US language school receive guaranteed enrollment in educational institutions without taking the TOEFL® exam.
Facilities and equipment at Language Systems
The Downtown Los Angeles campus is close to major Los Angeles attractions, including Hollywood, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, Universal Studios Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Pier, and Venice Beach.
The Orange County campus is in a more residential area within easy reach of Disneyland California and Downtown Disney, including its shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The location combines a relaxed coastal lifestyle with convenient access to universities and business centers.
The Torrance (South Bay) campus is in a quiet residential neighborhood near the coast, with access to the beaches of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Huntington Beach, and Rancho Palos Verdes. The area is known for its calm atmosphere, tree-lined streets, pleasant year-round weather, and lighter traffic than other parts of Los Angeles. Nearby attractions include the historic Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, as well as the scenic cliffs of Rancho Palos Verdes. The campus is also close to the Del Amo Fashion Center, one of the largest shopping malls in the US, and the South Bay Galleria, which has shops, a cinema, and restaurants. The area is home to established Japanese and Korean communities with authentic markets, restaurants, and cultural events, as well as a growing Brazilian community with its own restaurants, bakeries, and shops. Downtown Los Angeles is about a 40-minute drive away.
Admission dates and extra charges
International student can start training on any Monday of the month.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 150 USD
- Deposit for a course/programme 100 USD
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Students must be 18 or older.
An F-1 student visa requires enrollment in a full-time program. Accredited schools issue the Form I-20 required for the visa application and interview.
The Vacation Program does not require an F-1 student visa. It is open to students entering the US through the ESTA Visa Waiver Program for up to 90 days or on a B1/B2 tourist visa.
F-1 visa rules include additional vetting, including a review of applicants' social media accounts by the US consulate.
Scholarships Language Systems
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
