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LASC - Language Scholastics IrvineLos Angeles, USA

2301 Dupont Dr # 200 - 92612 Los Angeles - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5.5555555555556%
18-24 years 55.555555555556%
25-34 years 22.222222222222%
35-50 years 11.111111111111%
>50 years 5.5555555555556%
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.

Location: LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine is an English language school located in Irvine, Los Angeles, USA. Irvine has many sites of natural beauty and is within a 60-minute journey of the coast and Newport Beach, in the municipality of Los Angeles. There are many shops, amenities, eateries and supermarkets surrounding the area of the school.

Getting around: LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine is around a 120-minute journey via public transport from the centre of LA and an hour's journey from the Newport Beach area. Bus and train services are readily available within walking distance of the school's front doors.

School facilities: These large and spacious academic facilities hold everything a student may need in terms of space, material and equipment. The school facilities include a cafe, a computer lab, a garden, free parking, self-study areas and much more. The school also provides free after-class language learning software to all students. Most classrooms have great natural light. All classrooms have electronic whiteboards, heating and air conditioning.

Social and cultural: Irvine is a city developed and created by the Irvine Company since the 1960s. Today it has many features and attributes for students to enjoy, including Irvine National Park, The Orange County Zoo, the Orange County Museum of Art and more. Trips to the nearby Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and the city of Los Angeles are also readily available every day of the week.

Course selection: The school provides traditional English courses for the development of students of all levels. In addition to General English programmes, the school also specialises in University Pathway and Business English courses.

English Courses

General Language
Business

Our prices for LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine

Accreditations and Quality seals
ACCETNAFSASEVPPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalSaudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM)
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoMaestro - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1982
Legal name/parent company
Sisa English Institute, Inc | Tax registration ID: 03-58972546

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Self-study areas

  • Business centre

  • Table tennis

  • Printer for student use

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Free water dispenser

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 25

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 7
Junior courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 10%
China 10%
Venezuela 7%
Vietnam 7%
Thailand 7%
Japan 7%
Turkey 5%
USA 5%
Korea 5%
Italy 5%
Saudi Arabia 5%
France 5%
Chile 5%
Iran 3%
Iraq 3%
Switzerland 3%
Spain 3%
Germany 3%

Information for all courses offered by LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 80 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses

Supplemental fees:

  • F2 application fee: USD 100 (each dependent).
  • Initial I-20 deferral processing fee: USD 100 (after first deferral).
  • College conditional acceptance processing fee: USD 350.
  • Change of status application fee: USD 400.
  • Extended service fee: USD 100.
  • Express mail service: USD 100 (depending on destination).
  • Certificate of completion (hard copy): USD 20.
  • Official transcript / Enrollment verification letter: USD 15.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 US$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 22 Jun 2024 - 28 Jun 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 23 Sep 2024 - 28 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 31 Mar 2025 - 04 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 29 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Visa Documents

Nationals from France can travel and study a language course up to 18 hours a week and for a maximum of 90 days without a full visa. It is just necessary to apply online for an ESTA card (Electronic System for Travel Authorization).
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
150 US$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 100 US$
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North America: 100 US$
,
South America: 100 US$
,
Africa: 150 US$
,
Oceania: 100 US$
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Asia: 100 US$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet11 km
Baseball13 km
Basketball6 km
Cooking12 km
Cricket18 km
Dancing3 km
Diving10 km
Field Hockey18 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf7 km
Horse riding15 km
Ice Hockey22 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Music3 km
Rugby11 km
Sailing10 km
Skiing40 km
Squash10 km
Swimming11 km
Table Tennis3 km
Tennis7 km
Volleyball6 km
Windsurfing10 km
Yoga5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

The school has many free activities, thematic games and potlucks for adults on the most popular American holidays such as 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Christmas, including end of the quarter party.

Adults - Paid activities

Not offered.

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FAQ about LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine, Los Angeles

  • The language test is to be taken before arrival. You will receive a link to complete the test online.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 14, 2023
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine varies from 15 students (English as a Second Language (Full-Time)) to 15 students (English as a Second Language (Full-Time))
  • 100% of teachers at LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine comes from Brazil with a 10% representation, followed by students from China (10%) and Venezuela (7%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • LASC - Language Scholastics Irvine offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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