ESL Schools in California

California State University - San Bernardino

A young, vibrant university, California State University, San Bernardino is one of the fastest growing universities in California, largely because of its rapidly expanding service area of San Bernardino and Riverside counties, which covers 27,000 square miles – a territory larger than 10 states in the nation. More than 65,000 alumni hale from CSUSB, including many who work in Southern California a...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English as a Second Language (Master)

Soka University of America, Graduate School

Welcome to California's newest private four-year liberal arts college and graduate school! Founded upon peace, human rights and the sanctity of life, Soka University is open to top students of all nationalities and beliefs. SUA offers a 9:1 student/faculty ratio, and all undergraduate students study abroad for a semester during their junior year...it's included in tuition!...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Education - Teaching English as a Second Language (Master)

University of California, College of Letters and Science - Los Angeles

UCLA is a leader in many fields of study, pursuing its mission through excellence in education, research and service. We are a dynamic and diverse community that not only is enhancing our university’s proud legacy, but also enriching our community. As one of the nation’s leading public research universities, we take pride in our responsibility to serve the people of our city, region, state and wor...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English as a Second Language (Master)

Holy Names University

Situated on 60 wooded acres high in the Oakland hills, our campus provides beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay and a close-knit, supportive environment that allows for intense learning and personal development. Holy Names University has been named a 2004 "Best Value: A Great School at a Great Price" by U.S. News & World Report. Ranked third among Western colleges and universities for diversit...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in teaching English as a Second Language (Master)

University of San Francisco, School of Education

The core mission of the University is to promote learning in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons and professionals, and the values and sensitivity necessary to be men and women for others....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (Certificate)

Golden West College

Located in the coastal community of Huntington Beach, in Southern California, Golden West College is part of the California Community College system and was founded in 1965. On 120 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, GWC serves 13,000 students and is considered a medium-size, two-year college....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in English as a Second Language (Associate)

California State University Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is ranked among the top three public master's universities in the western United States. This is the second year in a row that CSULB was recognized for its outstanding academic achievements by U.S. News and World Report in its annual America's Best College Guide. The report highlights CSULB's undergraduate success programs, its nationally ranked coll...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Linguistics - Teaching English as a Second Language (Master)
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (Certificate)
- English as a Second Language (Language)

Los Angeles Pierce College

Pierce College is one of nine campuses of the Los Angeles Community College District. As a community college, Pierce is part of the post-secondary level of education in the United States. The college is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Pierce is a comprehensive college with more than 100 disciplines being taught to app...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in English as a Second Language (Certificate)

Stanford University Summer Programs

Stanford University, located at the edge of Silicon Valley between San Francisco and San Jose, California, is one of the world's leading educational and research institutions. Each summer, English for Foreign Students offers an intensive program for incoming international graduate students and visiting scholars wishing to improve their English skills while preparing for academic life in US univers...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Glendale Community College - International Student Program

Established in 1927, Glendale Community College is a public, two-year community/junior college within the State of California system. The College is fully accredited by the U.S. regional body, WASC: Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Glendale C.C. offers the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, along with the opportunity for short-term Certificate programs for qualified st...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

University of California San Diego ELP

UCSD is one of the top universities in the United States. It has eight Nobel Prize winners on faculty and is ranked as the "hottest" university for science by Newsweek. Situated on over five square kilometers, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, UCSD is located in "America's Finest City," known for its superb weather, safety, natural beauty, tourist attractions, and excellent business and research envi...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Foothill College / De Anza College

Over the past 50 years, Foothill and De Anza have consistently ranked among the top two-year colleges in the U.S. for outstanding academics and successful transfer to world-class universities. Located in the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area and recognized as innovative and forward-thinking, we welcome over 2,000 international students from over 100 countries....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

University of California Riverside International Education Programs

At the University of California, Riverside, you may choose from a variety of English language programs as well as from professional programs in a broad range of fields. Since 1975, the Intensive English Program (IEP) has developed its curriculum to provide students with the best learning experience. With approximately 4,000 yearly enrollments in all programs offered, UCR-IEP has one of the larges...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

San Jose State University, Studies in American Language

Since 1975, Studies in American Language (SAL) has continuously offered high-quality English language instruction that meets the professional, academic, and practical needs of its students. Classes are designed for those students planning to attend an American college or university and for others who wish to improve their English communication skills for professional or personal reasons. In additi...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

City College of San Francisco

City College of San Francisco, a public two-year college accredited by the Western Association of Schools and College, is set in historic, beautiful San Francisco. More than 1200 students representing over 50 countries attend the college as full time students and more than 125 students per semester attend the intensive English program. The campus community reflects a wide range of racial, ethnic a...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Vocational ESL Office Training (Language)
- Certificate in Vocational ESL Housekeeping Training (Language)

California State University Fresno, AEI

The American English Institute (AEI), located on the campus of California State University, Fresno, has offered a non-credit intensive English program for international students since 1972. AEI courses are designed to prepare students for academic study in a college or university in the United States, prepare students for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and help future universit...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

University of Southern California, Language Academy

The USC Language Academy offers a unique university experience through high-quality, year-round English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for academic and professional preparation. The mission of the USC Language Academy is to help students rapidly improve their English skills through a rigorous program of study, campus involvement and cultural and educational activities. The Language Academy...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

San Francisco State University, American Language Institute

The American Language Institute (ALI) of San Francisco State University is one of the oldest, most respected intensive English programs in the country. For over 40 years we have been offering a rigorous program of language training that stresses academic skills and university preparation for students from all around the world....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Cal Poly English Language Institute (CPELI) is operated by the College of the Extended University at California State University (CSU) in Pomona, California. The institute's motto is "Don't just learn English-Live it at Cal Poly Pomona!" Cultural activities are offered, including field trips to places like Disneyland, Universal Studios and Magic Mountain. Festivities are organized for traditional ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Santa Monica College

Founded in 1929, SMC is a California State public institution regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Recognized as one of the best Community Colleges in California and the nation, SMC provides the first two years of an American university education. SMC is recognized as being #1 in transfers to UCLA and USC. Some 31,000 students, 9% of whom are internation...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Sierra College

Thank you for your interest in attending Sierra College as an international student. Choosing which college to attend is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! Sierra College is located in the foothills of the beautiful Sierra Mountains of California, 160 kilometers east of San Francisco. Our main campus is located in Rocklin, just minutes from Sacramento, the State capitol of Calif...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

College of the Desert

Located next to the famous resort town of Palm Springs, California, College of the Desert (COD) is a great place to live and study. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, COD is only a short drive from Los Angeles, San Diego, Disneyland and the beautiful California beaches. Palm Springs offers students a safe environment in which to live and study....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Mission College

At Mission College in Santa Clara, California, you can study intensive English and complete the first two years of your undergraduate degree in a friendly, personal atmosphere. Mission College offers intensive English students an Institutional TOEFL exam three times a year and has a no-TOEFL option for qualified students. Mission College is located in Santa Clara, California. We are in the heart ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

El Camino College

El Camino Language Academy (ECLA) is located on the campus of El Camino College - one of the most prestigious two-year community colleges in the United States. The Language Academy is an academic based program that will provide you with the skills to continue your American education. We welcome you to southern California and an area that is culturally diverse, close to beautiful beaches, and near ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

MiraCosta College

Come study at one of the most beautiful campuses in California! MiraCosta is a public, fully-accredited community college located minutes from the beach. Students can earn Associate degrees and professional certificates in more than 50 academic subject areas. For students interested in a Bachelor's degree, MiraCosta is an ideal choice for students to begin their studies. With smaller classes and m...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

St. Giles International

San Francisco, one of the most beautiful, diverse and exciting cities in the World is also home to St Giles, one of the most respected English Language Teaching Centers in the U.S.A. For over 50 years St Giles has been teaching English to students from all over the world at its schools in America, England, and Brazil. St Giles has a wonderful location, opposite the cable car turn around in the hea...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College is a community college with close to 20,000 students, including 1,000 international students from 70 different countries. In addition to providing excellent transfer preparation (the first two years of study toward the four-year baccalaureate degree) for universities, SBCC offers over 100 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide range of occupation/ career fie...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Cypress College

Cypress College, founded in 1966, provides a quality higher education to more than 16,000 students of diverse backgrounds each semester. The college serves the Orange County cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Garden Grove, La Palma, Los Alamitos and Stanton. Cypress College is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Transfer credits taken at Cypress College are ac...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Monterey Institute of International Studies

Come to California and join our intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Beginning and intermediate-level students attend 21 hours of class per week and take classes that focus on reading & writing, oral communication, integrated skills, cultural topics, and TOEFL iBT preparation. If you plan to attend an American university or college, we offer specialized courses suited to your nee...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Chabot College and Las Positas

Chabot College is located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. Chabot College is a public, fully accredited community college that prepares students to succeed in their education while engaging in the cultural life of the community. Students can earn Associate degrees and certificates in more than 80 academic subject areas. For students seeking to complete a Bachelor's d...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Intermediate English as a Second Language (Language)
- Advanced English as a Second Language (Language)

East Los Angeles College

East Los Angeles College (ELAC) is a comprehensive transfer community college that serves the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles, California. ELAC is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The college has a tradition of over sixty years of commitment to providing a quality education in a safe and comfortable academic learning environment. East Los Angeles Colleg...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Las Positas College

Las Positas College is located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. Rolling hills and vineyards provide the scenic background for the 147-acre campus. Las Positas College is a public, fully-accredited community college that prepares students to succeed in their education while engaging in the cultural life of the community. Students can earn Associate degrees and certifi...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Sonoma State University, American Language Institute

The Sonoma State American Language Institute (SSALI) is located in scenic Northern California near the rural beauty of the world-famous Wine Country and one hour from San Francisco. The spectacular Pacific coast, impressive redwood forests, and numerous parks are only minutes from campus. SSALI is the perfect program for those desiring challenging classes taught in a supportive and family-like env...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

UCLA Extension American Language Center

The American Language Center is part of UCLA Extension. It is located in one of the safest areas of Los Angeles, just three blocks from the UCLA campus, about 20 minutes from the Pacific Ocean, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and close to other famous attractions such as Disneyland, Universal Studios....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

UCLA Extension International Programs

UCLA Extension, the continuing education division of UCLA, offers a prestigious education in an exciting metropolitan city. Located in the entertainment capital of the world and offering top-quality programs in English language and professional development, UCLA Extension is the school of choice for over 3,000 international students from more than 60 different countries. One of the most diverse c...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

University of California Irvine Extension

Welcome to the University of California, Irvine, recognized for its superior academic programs and major research developments. UC Irvine has been named one of the top ten public universities in the nation by a U.S. News and World Report survey. Attend this prestigious university, meet fellow students from all over the world, and enjoy a beautiful campus just five miles from the Pacific Ocean in ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)