For International Students, English Language Program Only
Step 1. Please mail the following to our office.
* ELP Application form
* $100 USD Application Fee
* Your bank statement or your sponsor's bank statement - minimum $14,435 USD; statement less than 6 months old; signed & stamped by bank manager
* Sponsor Support Form (if using a sponsor)
* If you want us to send you the I-20 faster, please add $25(Express mail) or $50(DHL) to your application fee.
Step 2. We will send you the I-20.
Step 3. In order to apply for your student Visa (F-1 Visa),
* Pay $100 SEVIS Fee: Go to the website below. Pay the fee, and print your receipt BEFORE you go to the visa appointment at the U.S. embassy. Take your receipt with you to the embassy appointment. http://www.fmjfee.com
* Make Appointment with U.S. Embassy: You will need to get an F1 Student Visa. Take these documents with you to your appointment:
1. I-20 document from our school
2. Bank statement (sponsor's if used)
3. Sponsor form (if used)
4. Passport
5. SEVIS fee receipt (print from website)
http://www.fmjfee.com
6. ELP program information
Step 4. Prepare for the registration for ELP.
* Take Medical Form to Your Doctor: Take the yellow Medical Requirements form to your doctor. Your doctor must complete the form. Bring this completed form with you to ELP's Registration Day. The University requires this form. The State of California says you cannot go to school without these medical records.
* Find Housing: Find a place to live BEFORE you enter the United States. You should apply early! Here are some ways you can find a good apartment:
1. On-Campus Housing (University Dormitory) - (323) 343-4800
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/housing
2. Homestay with Home Services International - (619) 461-4764
http://www.homestayservices.com
3. Apartments Near Campus - Do an internet search on this website. Alhambra and Pasadena are very nice and are close to the campus. Use this website to help you:http://www.apartments.com
4. Hotels - http://travel.yahoo.com
Remember, there is no emergency housing - so plan early!
* Be Ready to Buy Student Health Insurance on Registration Day - The University says you must buy Student Health Insurance here in the United States on Registration Day. It costs $205.50 USD per quarter. You cannot use your country's health insurance plans.
Step 5. Welcome to the United States of America!
* Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport - take taxi or van shuttle service
Dorm Students: California State University, Los Angeles
Campus Housing
5300 Paseo Rancho Castilla
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 343-4800 (day); (323) 343-4807 (evening)
a. Taxi: http://www.layellowcab.com
b. Van Shuttle: http://www.supershuttle.com/htm/cities/lax.htm
Step 6. Welcome to the English Language Program!
* Come to Registration Day to the ELP office at 9:00 a.m. The United States Immigration Service requires you to come on this day. If you have an emergency, please call us immediately.
You will need to bring:
1. Credit card, 2 traveler's checks, 2 money orders, or 2 U.S. bank personal checks for tuition fee and health insurance fee payment.
2. Your passport
3. Your Visa and I-94 card
4. Your I-20
5. Your yellow medical form signed by your doctor
For Residents, English Language Program Only
Step 1. Please mail the following to our office.
* ELP Application form
* $100 USD Application Fee
Step 2. Prepare for the registration for ELP.
* Take Medical Form to Your Doctor: Take the yellow Medical Requirements form to your doctor. Your doctor must complete the form. Bring this completed form with you to ELP's Registration Day. The University requires this form. The State of California says you cannot go to school without these medical records.
* Find Housing: Find a place to live BEFORE you enter the United States. You should apply early! Here are some ways you can find a good apartment:
1. On-Campus Housing (University Dormitory) - (323) 343-4800
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/housing
2. Homestay with Home Services International - (619) 461-4764
http://www.homestayservices.com
3. Apartments Near Campus - Do an internet search on this website. Alhambra and Pasadena are very nice and are close to the campus. Use this website to help you: http://www.apartments.com
4. Hotels - http://travel.yahoo.com
Remember, there is no emergency housing - so plan early!
* Be Ready to Buy Student Health Insurance on Registration Day - The University says you must buy Student Health Insurance here in the United States on Registration Day. It costs $205.50 USD per quarter. You cannot use your country's health insurance plans.
Step 3. Welcome to the English Language Program!
* Come to Registration Day to the ELP office at 9:00 a.m. If you have an emergency, please call us immediately.
You will need to bring:
1. United States Citizens: bring passport or birth certificate
2. United States Legal Residents: bring passport or Resident Card
3. Credit card, check, or money orser for tuition fee payment
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For Transferring from other school
Step 1. Please mail the following to our office.
* ELP Application Form
* $100 USD Application Fee to ELP (the check should be made out to "Cal State L.A.-ELP")
* Your bank statement or your sponsor's bank statement - minimum $14,435 USD; statement less than 6 months old; signed & stamped by bank manager
* Sponsor Support Form (if using a sponsor)
* the copy of the I-20 from current school, or school before ELP
* the copy of passport, visa page and I-94
* your current US address and home country address
* your e-mail address or fax number that we can send you our transfer-in form
Step 2. We will send you our transfer-in form
* Please bring the transfer-in form to the academic advisor in your current school. Please send it back to us after it is filled out.
Step 3. We will send you a new I-20 from English Language Program.
Step 4. Prepare for the registration for ELP.
* Take Medical Form to Your Doctor: Take the yellow Medical Requirements form to your doctor. Your doctor must complete the form. Bring this completed form with you to ELP's Registration Day. The University requires this form. The State of California says you cannot go to school without these medical records.
* Find Housing: Find a place to live BEFORE you enter the United States. You should apply early! Here are some ways you can find a good apartment:
1. On-Campus Housing (University Dormitory) - (323) 343-4800
http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/housing
2. Homestay with Home Services International - (619) 461-4764
http://www.homestayservices.com
3. Apartments Near Campus - Do an internet search on this website. Alhambra and Pasadena are very nice and are close to the campus. Use this website to help you: http://www.apartments.com
4. Hotels - http://travel.yahoo.com
Remember, there is no emergency housing - so plan early!
* Be Ready to Buy Student Health Insurance on Registration Day - The University says you must buy Student Health Insurance here in the United States on Registration Day. It costs $205.50 USD per quarter. You cannot use your country's health insurance plans.
Step 5. Welcome to the English Language Program!
* Come to Registration Day to the ELP office at 9:00 a.m. The United States Immigration Service requires you to come on this day. If you have an emergency, please call us immediately.
You will need to bring:
1. Credit card, 2 traveler's checks, 2 money orders, or 2 U.S. bank personal checks for tuition fee and health insurance fee payment
2. Your passport
3. Your Visa and I-94 card
4. Your I-20
5. Your yellow medical form signed by your doctor
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About the English Language Program
What is the English Language Program (ELP)?
* The English Language Program (ELP) is a dynamic 10-week intensive English language training program designed to fast-track your entrance into the university.
What skill areas are offered?
* We offer state-of-the-art multi-media instruction in:
Reading Listening/Pronunciation
Writing Speaking
Structure (Grammar) TOEFL
How many levels are available?
* We offer 7 intensive training levels all designed to help you get the skills you need for your university program.
When are the classes held?
* Quarter programs are for 10 weeks.
* Regular classes are held from 9:15 am - 3:20 pm Mondays - Thursdays, 9:15 am - 1:10 pm Fridays.
Do you offer Conditional Admission to California State University, Los Angeles?
* Yes, we have it for graduate school (Master degree). With just a 173 (500) TOEFL score and successful completion of our Level 6, you can join most graduate schools at the university.
Location
* On the campus of California State University, Los Angeles; Golden Eagle Building, Room 211
* Within driving distance of downtown Los Angeles, Venice Beach, Pasadena (home of the Rose Parade), and the San Gabriel Valley - near the intersection of the 10 FWY and the 710 FWY
Click here for directions to Cal State L.A.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Telephone/FAX Numbers
Office: (323) 343-4840
Fax: (323) 343-4843
Click Here for parking information.
Program Description
We are your fast track into the university! Our courses are designed to give you the English language skills you need in order to begin your university program as soon as possible.
Placement Test given at 9:00 AM on Registration Day
Basic Program
Levels 1-6 = Reading, Writing, Grammar, Speaking, Listening/Pronunciation
Level 7 = Bridge to the University = 4 ELP classes + one university class
Class Hours: Mondays - Thursdays, 5 hours a day
Fridays - 4 hours a day
Health Requirements Student Health Insurance - must be purchased on Registration Day
Medical Form - completed by your doctor in your country
Program Costs (all costs in USD and subject to change without notice)
Application fee: $100
Tuition (per quarter): $1,935
Health Center Fee (per quarter) $55
Student Health Insurance (per quarter) $205.50
More Info Click: www.calstatela.edu/exed/elp/
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