- The USC Language Academy meets or exceeds its students’ expectations by providing a rigorous and inspiring program of carefully planned coursework. - The USC Language Academy provides small classes, complete immigration advising, and academic counseling. - Academy faculty and staff endeavor each day to serve the best quality intensive English programs.
National Mix
Nationalities of students include Asian(Korean, Japanese, Chinese..),Latin American, European and other countries. The percentage may vary each month.
Conditional Admission
Students may apply for admission to USC at any time through the USC Office of Undergraduate Admission or a specific graduate department. Admission to USC is based a student's complete application including, grade point average, test scores, and letters of recommendation. USC Language Academy offers academic advising but does not guarantee USC admission.
.Glendale Community College, Level 5 accepted
Santa Monica College, Level 5 accepted
Butte College, Level4 accepted
Canada College, Level 4 accepted
College of San Mateo, Level 4 accepted
Foothill College, Level 4 accepted
Pierce College, Level 5 accepted
Rio Hondo College, Level 5 accepted
SBCC (no TOEFL required for admission: level 5 students should be able to enter directly into all academic classes)
Skyline College, Level4 accepted
USC International AcademyAbout the
The goal of USC Language Academy is to give its students every opportunity to experience university life and American culture. The Academy exists to promote the overall mission of the University of Southern California and the Rossier School of Education by providing full-time, non-credit intensive English language instruction for matriculated and non-matriculated students on the USC campus. Students of USC Language Academy will explore all of the wonderful aspects of life at the Language Academy like year-round on-campus housing and classes, weekly events and activities and the most professional faculty and staff here to serve the students. Students' university experience in Los Angeles begins with 21 hours of English study a week, with afternoons and evenings free to meet new friends and practice their English in this exciting city. Students can also have a choice of elective courses to compliment their academic program and can speak with USC students each week in language groups. The Academy employs experienced full-time faculty who are trained in ESL teaching methods. Faculty hold either a Master's degree or Ph.D. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Linguistics or a related field. Most Academy teachers speak at least one other language and have lived abroad.
University of Southern California (USC) About the
University of Southern California (USC) is located in beautiful Los Angeles, the capital of the cinema industry and home to beautiful beaches, international shopping & dining centers and world class sports events. The University of Southern California is the number one destination for international students in the United States, with 6,800 international students from more than 115 countries.
Focus of Study : The USC Language Academy approach is designed to help students develop the academic English skills you need for the university classroom as well as the practical English skills you need for real-life situations. Academy coursework is divided into seven levels of proficiency, from beginning to advanced. Students in each level will have core courses, elective courses and special interest language labs totaling up to 21 hours of study each week.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Intensive English Program courses are carefully developed to meet the needs of each student’s unique skill set and goals across all levels of language proficiency. Class sizes are kept small (15 students per class on average) and instruction is interactive, giving you the opportunity to receive individualized attention, collaborate with one another, and optimize your learning.
Curriculum : Core courses are designed to develop the four basic language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The courses in the core curriculum are Reading/Writing, Oral Skills and Grammar, all with an academic focus. Sample schedule is as following:
Classroom Hour : An F-1 international student may take a variety of courses and workshops for a minimum of 21 hours of instruction per week.
Focus of Study : The USC Language Academy approach is designed to help students develop the academic English skills you need for the university classroom as well as the practical English skills you need for real-life situations. Academy coursework is divided into seven levels of proficiency, from beginning to advanced. Students in each level will have core courses, elective courses and special interest language labs totaling up to 21 hours of study each week.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Intensive English Program courses are carefully developed to meet the needs of each student’s unique skill set and goals across all levels of language proficiency. Class sizes are kept small (15 students per class on average) and instruction is interactive, giving you the opportunity to receive individualized attention, collaborate with one another, and optimize your learning.
Curriculum : Core courses are designed to develop the four basic language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The courses in the core curriculum are Reading/Writing, Oral Skills and Grammar, all with an academic focus. Sample schedule is as following:
Classroom Hour : An F-1 international student may take a variety of courses and workshops for a minimum of 21 hours of instruction per week.
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
USC International Academy offers a variety of housing options, including on-campus dormitories, and shared apartments. Please note that accommodations are reserved for enrolled USC International Academy students only.
(housing processing fee $150)
Cardinal Gardens ($7,000/semester)
Steps away from the campus and USC Village, the heart of campus life will be right outside your front door at Cardinal Gardens, a popular student housing option where you can experience all that USC has to offer!
Floorplan:
- two-bedroom/one-bathroom apartment for up to 4 students
- Each bedroom furnished with 2 beds, 2 desks, 2 chairs and a closet
- Living/dining area includes a dining table and chairs, sofa, coffee table and TV set
- Kitchen equipped with sink, refrigerator, and stove
Facilities:
- Courtyard with seating, dining tables, two barbeques, and a fireplace
- Basketball half-court
- Lounge in the customer service center, with a 70 inch flat screen TV and a pool table
- Three laundry rooms with washers and dryers
- Secure parking available within the gated complex (lot #43) at an additional cos
Features:
- Keycard access
- High Speed WiFi Internet connections & cable TV
- The International 60 Meal Plan
HUB LA Coliseum ($7,000/semester)
Just steps from USC and local LA sights, HUB LA Coliseum is the perfect location to study and meet new people.
Floorplan:
- Two-bedroom/two-bathroom apartment for up to 4 students
- Each bedroom furnished with 2 beds, 2 desks, and 2 chairs
- Walk-in closet and ceiling fans in each bedroom
- Kitchen equipped with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher
Facilities:
- Fitness center with state-of-the-art fitness equipment
- Group & private study rooms and outdoor private study terrace
- Rooftop sundeck with pool and built-in seating
- Outdoor lounge with built-in seating, fire pit, and BBQ area
- Secure car parking available for an additional cost FEATURES
- Controlled access and key FOB system - Full-size washer and dryer in each apartment
- 55” 4K Smart TV in living room
- High-speed internet included
Surrounding Area
Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States in terms of population and one of the largest in terms of area. It is the center of a five-county metropolitan area and is considered the prototype of the future metropolis—a city on the cutting edge of all of the advantages and the problems of large urban areas. The glamour of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, the Sunset Strip, and the famous beaches have added to Los Angeles's reputation as a California paradise and have contributed to the area's phenomenal growth. Los Angeles is a city of fascinating diversity, incorporating one of the largest Hispanic populations in the United States, a major Asian community, and sizable populations of nearly every ethnic background in the world. Los Angeles is also a center of international trade and banking, manufacturing, and tourism. The city offers something for Academy students in its large conglomeration of separate and very different districts: a sleek, ultra-modern downtown, miles of beautiful beaches, mansions and stunning canyon homes built with opulent luxury, and some of the world's most glamorous shopping and dining.
Facilities
As a member of USC, you can use 24-hour computing facilities, libraries, the student health center, our Olympic swimming pool, gym and many restaurants on campus.
Activity
A wide variety of fun and educational activities are provided for students each semester. The Language Academy employs a full-time Student Services Coordinator who arranges all activities. At least one cultural, educational or social activity is planned per week. Typical outings in a semester are trips to Disneyland, the J.Paul Getty Museum, Santa Monica beach, Hollywood Boulevard, performances by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, a Dodgers baseball game, tours of Beverly Hills or downtown L.A., and on-campus sporting or cultural events. Most Academy activities are offered at very low or no cost to the student.
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