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ADMISSIONS
To be paid upon initial application
F1 applicants must complete all application fees in order to receive admissions and a Form I-20. Please note, all admission fees are non-refundable.
- Application Fee (required): $160
- SEVIS I-901 Form + Processing Fee (optional): $385
- F-2 Dependent I-20 Processing Fee (optional): $160 per dependent
- Conditional College Acceptance Letter (optional): $175
- Mailing Fee (optional): $125, additional cost may incur depending on country
Tuition
To be paid upon enrollment
New students are required to report to school within 7 days of arrival to the United States or upon successful transfer to American English College. New overseas students must study at least 1 quarter (approximately 12 weeks) in order to complete a level.
Intensive
English Program
Accelerate your English language proficiency to prepare for a college, university, or professional environment.
- Class Schedule: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 1:30PM or 10:15AM - 2:45PM) + Monday - Thursday (3:15PM - 5:45PM)
- Course Level: Beginner - Advanced
- Textbooks and Materials: $295 (per quarter)
- Activity Fee: $35 (per quarter)
| Duration | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | 1 quarter | 16 weeks | 20 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,175 | $1,763 | $2,325 | $3,450 | $4,575 | $5,695 |
| Duration | 2 quarters | 28 weeks | 32 weeks | 3 quarters | 40 weeks | 4 quarters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,795 | $7,928 | $9,060 | $9,995 | $11,106 | $13,250 |
Semi-Intensive
English Program
Designed to improve your English communication skills for personal, everyday use in the United States.
- Class Schedule: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 1:30PM or 10:15AM - 2:45PM)
- Course Level: Beginner - Advanced
- Textbooks and Materials: $165 (per quarter)
- Activity Fee: $35 (per quarter)
| Duration | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | 1 quarter | 16 weeks | 20 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $765 | $1,148 | $1,525 | $2,050 | $2,695 | $3,350 |
| Duration | 2 quarters | 28 weeks | 32 weeks | 3 quarters | 40 weeks | 4 quarters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,995 | $4,661 | $5,327 | $5,950 | $6,612 | $7,795 |
TOEFL Preparation
Program
Develop well-rounded English language skills and test-taking strategies to maximize your success on the TOEFL exam for college or university.
- Class Schedule: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 1:30PM)
- Course Level: High Intermediate - Advanced
- Textbooks and Materials: $165 (per quarter)
- Activity Fee: $35 (per quarter)
| Duration | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | 12 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $765 | $1,148 | $1,525 | $2,050 |
Private Lessons
AEC has an extensive network of experienced tutors specializing in ESL, as well as other languages (Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, French, etc). With one-on-one private tutoring, your tutor will focus on achieving your language goals.
Students can start out with an 1-hour trial class before committing to a package below.
- Class Schedule and Location: Flexible based on your preference
- Course Level: Beginning - Advanced
- Textbooks and Materials: Starting at $25; subject to change based on personal learning goals
- Languages Taught: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, French
| Duration | 20 hours | 30 hours | 40 hours | 50 hours | Add'l Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,200 (at $60/hr) |
$1,770 (at $59/hr) |
$2,320 (at $58/hr) |
$2,850 (at $57/hr) |
$25 per hour |
Student Services
Exploring the city and having quality accommodations is an important part of your AEC experiences.
AEC student advisors will be your go-to resource in having the most comfortable stay while studying with us in Los Angeles. Please contact your campus advisors for help with airport pickup, housing, and health insurance needs as an international student.
iTEP Exam
The International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) is a language assessment tool that measures the English skills of non-native English speakers. The test is supported by more than 700 institutions including the California State University system. The exam is entirely computerized, and takes 90-minutes to complete.
Please contact the closest AEC campus to reserve a time to take the iTEP Slate-plus (for high school admissions) or Academic-plus (for college/university admissions) exam.
iTEP Exam (Slate-plus or Academic-plus): $129 each exam
Airport Pickup
American English College provides airport pick-up and drop-off to all students.
Please allow at least 48 hours prior to your arrival to ensure your airport pickup. To arrange for this service, please complete the request form with your flight information.
Airport Pick-up / Drop-off: $150 each way
Homestay
American English College manages all housing needs at the school, ensuring you are well-serviced throughout your study experience. Every home is inspected by a team member, and later personally match made with a student to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience, all tailored to you.
Homestay: A unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the culture, and practice English outside of class through living with an American host family.
- Homestay ProcessingFee
- Placement Fee$350
- Security Deposit (Refundable)$200
- Homestay Options (choose one)Fee
- Private Room Only$775 - $950 / month
- Private Room with Meals (Breakfast and Dinner)$1,200 - $1,400 / month
Health Insurance
We recommend all students to purchase health insurance while studying in the United States. Having health coverage will help protect you from high, unexpected costs while ensuring quality and affordable medical assistance when necessary.
Health insurance pricing will vary by age – starting at $109 per month. For exact pricing, please contact your Student Advisor.
Contact
Main Campus
111 N. Atlantic Blvd., Suite 112 Monterey Park, CA 91754
Tel: (626) 457-2800 Email: info@aec.edu
Hours: Mon-Fri (9AM-4PM)
Online Hours: 24/7
Branch Campus
18888 Labin Court, Suite B211 Rowland Heights, CA 91748
Tel: (626) 820-9138 Email: info.rh@aec.edu
Hours: Mon-Fri (9AM-4PM)
Online Hours: 24/7
SACM Approved ESL Program
American English College is a Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission (SACM) approved institution, with experience working with sponsored international students.
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