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Mentor Language Institute HollywoodLos Angeles, USA

3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

10 students - overall rating
7080 Hollywood Blvd Suite 314 - 90028 Los Angeles - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Located just 2 minutes from the Dolby theatre, where the Oscars as well as many movie premiers are hosted.
  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    4.3

    Rating: 4.3/5.0

What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 8.9108910891089%
18-24 years 51.485148514851%
25-34 years 31.683168316832%
35-50 years 6.9306930693069%
>50 years 0.99009900990099%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.

Location: The school is in the heart of Hollywood on The Walk of Fame! It is conveniently located close to a subway station and the Hollywood and Highland Center shopping centre. Across the street is Kodak Theatre, where the Oscar Award Ceremony is held. There are countless bars, restaurants, grocery stores, shops, music venues and cafes all around the area.

Moving around the city: The Hollywood / Highland subway station is an 8-minute walk from Mentor Language Institute. This station has the red line service running through it, which goes all the way to Downtown Los Angeles, the central part of the city. There are bus stations all along Hollywood Boulevard as well as on Sunset Boulevard, which is about ten minutes by foot from the school.

Local attractions: All the exciting things to see in Hollywood are within walking distance of the Mentor Language Institute. It is possible to get to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in under 20 minutes from the school, but bus services on Hollywood Boulevard. The Getty and the Santa Monica Pier are to the far west of Los Angeles. Students can use the bus services around the school to navigate to both these attractions in around an hour.

Course structure: The school has structured classes for students learning English as a Second Language. These can be taken as a general course or with extra courses attached such as a conversational extra or an exam preparation course. There are programmes to further the students' understanding in English such as an TOEFL exam preparation course and a conversation course.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
General ESL Course + Conversation CourseMost Popular English course
32 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
469US$446US$
Course Details
General ESL CoursePopular English course
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
293US$279US$
Course Details
Intensive ESL Course
22 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
349US$332US$
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Vacation ESL Course
16 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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293US$279US$
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Conversation Course
18 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Offer!from
293US$279US$
Course Details
Business
Business Course + TOEIC Exam Preparation
18 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Offer!from
293US$279US$
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TOEFL Exam PreparationRecommended English course
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
293US$279US$
Course Details
IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
293US$279US$
Course Details

Our prices for Mentor Language Institute Hollywood include

  • 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 Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant

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Student opinions about Mentor Language Institute Hollywood, Los Angeles

3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Overall school rating of
Mentor Language Institute Hollywood, Los Angeles
10 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Social activities
3.2 

Rating: 3.2/5.0

Organisation
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (5 ratings)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (4 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 50+ years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
36 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The situation of the school and the accommodation options are excellent, being able to visit northern part of the city in minutes, which is where almost everything is.”
Insider tip: “If you choose an apartment, choose the cheapest options. you might end a in a single room even if you paid for a shared room. And if it is shared and you don't like it, you can change as long as they have availability.”
Review details
Course: BEP - Basic English Program - 4 weeks
Review date: 10. Sep. 2014 by Iván Capón Caloto
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers and the staff who worked there, the atmosphere ... I really liked the whole atmosphere of the school, enjoyable classes and a very homely envornment.”
Review details
Course: TOEFL Preparation - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Aug. 2013 by Katia María Pavón Sáenz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teaching method and the possibility of interacting with students from all over the world”
Review details
Other comments kind and very friendly environment
Course: Standard English Program - Visa Waiver Program - 5 weeks
Review date: 5. Mar. 2018 by Adriano Giotti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
21 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“You can ask a teacher to correct your English composition.”
Insider tip: “TOEFL course is short (only 3 hours per day without break). You might feel it's not enough, if you want to study very seriously. In the afternoon, you can go sightseeing and enjoy your stay. ”
Review details
Other comments Unfortunately they couldn't change a host family.
Course: TOEFL Preparation - 4 weeks
Review date: 3. Mar. 2014 by 中島明香 Nakashima Meika
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
33 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Quality of Teaching/Language Progress.”
Review details
Other comments Thank you very much. Thanks to teachers for the work. A great team!. It would have been nicer to have more confortable chairs and tables. Thanks in advance, Arina.
Course: SIP - Super Intensive Program - 12 weeks
Review date: 27. May. 2013 by Arina Alyautdinova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Teachers. Activities.”
Insider tip: “Excursion”
Review details
Other comments The lesson books are expensive for a tourist who can only follow the class for a week and can't use the whole book. If they had copy machine for student use in the reception, it would be convenient.
Course: BEP - Basic English Program - 1 week
Review date: 21. May. 2017 by Kishiko Maekawa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
25 years
Overall rating
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Liked
“My teacher Mark”
Review details
Course: BEP - Basic English Program - Visa Waiver Programme  - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Apr. 2015 by Olga Karpukhina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
25 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The classmates.”
Review details
Other comments They never returned my accommodation deposit.
Course: TOEFL Preparation - 5 weeks
Review date: 12. May. 2014 by Pedro Henrique Siqueira Conceição
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
29 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Professors”
Insider tip: “Privilege a start date in January / April / July / October to start the program from the beginning”
Review details
Course: Intensive English (ESL + CMAR) [Anglais] - 5 weeks
Review date: 9. Apr. 2018 by Najet Laqdour
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Mentor Language Institute Hollywood compared to ratings of all schools in USA

 Mentor Language Institute Hollywood Los AngelesAverage of all other schools in USA
Overall school rating3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.2

Rating: 3.2/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Homestay3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Mentor Language Institute Hollywood (MLI)

“MLI offers quality English courses to suit your needs at an affordable price. We love what we do and we do it well!”
Matt Brenneman
– 
Matt Brenneman
, 
Director of Mentor Language Institute Hollywood
Accreditations and Quality seals
ACCETNAFSASEVPBPPE, USCIS
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
80% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 13:00
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2002
Legal name/parent company
American College Education Inc | Tax registration ID: EIN20-3862409

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 150
Throughout the year: 120
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 23 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 35%
Brazil 12%
Turkey 9%
France 9%
Saudi Arabia 4%
Thailand 3%
Korea 3%
Spain 2%
China 1%
Italy 1%
Germany 1%
Chile 1%
Other nationalities 19%

Information for all courses offered by Mentor Language Institute Hollywood

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 150 US$ per course level.
Comments about courses

Students can sell their books when they have completed a program. The school would buy them back for 40% of the price.

If the course starting date is a holiday, the starting date will be the upcoming Tuesday.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 15 Jan 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 27 May 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 28 Nov 2024, 29 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 30 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 25 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.

Airport transfer

Los Angeles International Airport:
160 US$ one way
300 US$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Los Angeles International (LAX).
More details about airports near Los Angeles and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Los Angeles page. For flight comparisons to Los Angeles, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
120 US$

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet5 km
Baseball-
Basketball5 km
Cooking-
Cricket-
Dancing5 km
Diving-20 km
Field Hockey-
Football (soccer)-
Golf20 km
Horse riding30 km
Ice Hockey-
Mountainbiking5 km
Music3 km
Sailing20 km
Skiing150 km
Squash-
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis5 km
Volleyball20 km
Windsurfing20 km
Yoga2 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Hammer Museum
 UCLA Event

Adults - Paid activities

Disneyland (USD 190 for 1 park)
 Universal Studios (USD 165)
Knotts Berry Farm (USD 99)
 Outlet Shopping (USD 30)
Lakers Game (USD 90)
 Dodgers Game (USD 90)
Griffith Park Observatory (USD 35)
 Las Vegas for 2 nights (USD 299)
Grand Canyon (USD 120)
 Six Flags Magic Mountain (USD 90)
Citadel Outlets (USD 30)
 Camarillo Outlets (USD 30)
LACMA (USD 20)
 Getty Center (USD 35)
* Hollywood Sign (USD 35)

Please note that the activity price may change due to the price change of the Facility such as Disneyland, Universal Studios and etc.

Accommodation

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Dormitory Most Popular Accommodation
Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
In high demand!
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
3 ratings
from
300 US$
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0
2 ratings
from
436 US$
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0
2 ratings
from
384 US$
Homestay Under 18
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
480 US$
Homestay Under 18
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
422 US$
Dormitory
Twin room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
3 ratings
from
410 US$
Dormitory
Single room, No meals
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
3 ratings
from
550 US$
Dormitory Under 18
Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
from
330 US$
Dormitory Under 18
Twin room, No meals
from
451 US$
Dormitory Under 18
Single room, No meals
from
605 US$

FAQ about Mentor Language Institute Hollywood, Los Angeles

  • “The school will issue the I20 right away (within 2 business days) after you have paid the prepayment and sent all necessary documents such as the booking form, your address in your country, copy of your passport, and a copy of your bank statement with sufficient funds on it. ”
    Sean W. Nozaki, Admissions Officer from Mentor Language Institute - Mar 10, 2023
  • The accommodation Dormitory is the most popular among all our clients of Mentor Language Institute
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Los Angeles International Airport (160 US$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Mentor Language Institute varies from 15 students (General ESL Course + Conversation Course) to 15 students (General ESL Course + Conversation Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Mentor Language Institute Hollywood hold a university degree. 80% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Mentor Language Institute Hollywood comes from Japan with a 35% representation, followed by students from Brazil (12%) and France (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Mentor Language Institute Hollywood offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.

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