EC English Santa Monica, USA
401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200 - 90401 Santa Monica - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Free language workshops.
- Welcome party.
- Santa Monica is one of the top destinations our students liked most
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Special Offers
- Offer!Vacation English 20
- Offer!General English 24
- Offer!General English 30
- Offer!English for Work
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 24
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 30
- Offer!General English 20 + One-to-One Lessons
- Offer!General English 26
- Offer!Academic Semester / Year 26
Location: EC English Santa Monica is located in the popular and vibrant city of Santa Monica, USA. The school is housed in downtown Santa Monica, surrounded by attractions, shops, restaurants, cafés and within walking distance of the famous Santa Monica Beach. Situated within Los Angeles county, students have many excursions and activities available to them, ensuring a unique and memorable experience whilst reaching their language goals with EC Santa Monica. The school is within a 25-minute drive of LAX International Airport, enabling arrivals and departures to be made with ease.
School facilities: The school's facilities are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classrooms. All classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment. The school's facilities include a computer lab, a library, a lounge area and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise.
Course selection: Course selection offers something for students of all levels. In addition to General English programmes taught over various schedules and intensities, the school offers Academic Semester or Year programmes and English for Work.
Accommodation: EC English Santa Monica can provide accommodation in local homestay families and Residences, ensuring that students have all they need throughout their time in the city.
What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.
School chain: EC English schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.
The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.
English Courses
General Language
Vacation English 20
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$450$428 / week More
Vacation English 20
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$450$428 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,250 2,138 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,150 2,993 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,500 4,275 | 5,160 4,902 | 9,890 9,396 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:15 - 12:45 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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General English 24
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$510$485 / week More
General English 24
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$510$485 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 510 485 | 1,020 969 | 1,530 1,454 | 2,040 1,938 | 2,550 2,423 | 3,060 2,907 | 3,570 3,392 | 4,080 3,876 | 5,100 4,845 | 5,460 5,187 | 10,465 9,942 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 4 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus lessons two days per week.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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General English 2626 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$520$494 / week More
General English 26
26 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$520$494 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 520 494 | 1,040 988 | 1,560 1,482 | 2,080 1,976 | 2,600 2,470 | 3,120 2,964 | 3,640 3,458 | 4,160 3,952 | 5,200 4,940 | 5,760 5,472 | 11,040 10,488 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus lessons three days per week.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
General English 3030 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$575$547 / week More
General English 30
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$575$547 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 575 547 | 1,150 1,093 | 1,725 1,639 | 2,300 2,185 | 2,875 2,732 | 3,450 3,278 | 4,025 3,824 | 4,600 4,370 | 5,750 5,463 | 6,300 5,985 | 12,075 11,472 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course consists of 20 general English lessons and 10 special focus lessons per week. The student can choose from the following options: speaking with confidence, real-life listening, expand your vocabulary, and global awareness.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
General English 20 + One-to-One Lessons22 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$760$722 / week More
General English 20 + One-to-One Lessons
22 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$760$722 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 760 722 | 1,520 1,444 | 2,280 2,166 | 3,040 2,888 | 3,800 3,610 | 4,560 4,332 | 5,320 5,054 | 6,080 5,776 | 7,600 7,220 | 8,880 8,436 | 17,020 16,169 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Private lessons are 60 minutes long.
Students can book additional one-to-one lessons for USD 155 each.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Academic Semester / Year 2424 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$425$404 / week More
Academic Semester / Year 24
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$425$404 / week
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| Weeks | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 10,200 9,690 | 15,300 14,535 | 20,400 19,380 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus lessons two days per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 24, 36, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Academic Semester / Year 2626 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$450$428 / week More
Academic Semester / Year 26
26 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$450$428 / week
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| Weeks | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 10,800 10,260 | 16,200 15,390 | 21,600 20,520 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Core Classes from Monday to Friday and Special Focus lessons three days per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 24, 36, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Academic Semester / Year 3030 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$475$452 / week More
Academic Semester / Year 30
30 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$475$452 / week
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| Weeks | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 11,400 10,830 | 17,100 16,245 | 22,800 21,660 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course is designed to help develop fluency and accuracy across all the 4 core language skills. There are a wide variety of extras to maximise your practice time, with activities including lectures, a pronunciation clinic, conversation class, and a reading workshop.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 24, 36, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
English for Work 24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$510$485 / week More
English for Work
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
$510$485 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 510 485 | 1,020 969 | 1,530 1,454 | 2,040 1,938 | 2,550 2,423 | 3,060 2,907 | 3,570 3,392 | 4,080 3,876 | 4,590 4,361 | 5,100 4,845 | 5,460 5,187 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
Welcome back! Promotion for returning students: - Get a discount of EUR/GBP/USD 20 per week if you are a returning student.
Conditions:
- Students must have received an end of course certificate, travelled out of the country and travel back for a new course.
- Student will also benefit from a Registration Fee Waiver if the last course ended a maximum of 12 months before the new course starts. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course includes general English lessons and English for work lessons. These lessons focus on teaching the student skills for working in an English-speaking environment. This includes negotiations, management, HR, branding, promotional strategies, project management, business ethics, giving presentations and preparing for interviews. There will be assessments throughout the course which take place both in the classroom and through assignments. Additionally there will be 5 weekly progress tests, 5 weekly tutorials and progress reports, and an exit test.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 US$
High season dates 29 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for EC English 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 For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
EC English Santa Monica1/7
Learning in Santa Monica2/7
Student lounge after classes3/7
EC English reception4/7
Class in action 5/7
Hallway with classroom6/7
Facilities at EC English Santa Monica7/7
Student opinions about EC English, Santa Monica
5.0
Overall school rating of
EC English, Santa Monica
EC English, Santa Monica
1 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Maria De Las Mercedes
59 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers very professional and their methods to teach.”
“No cultural activities, no gathering activities after the classes.”
Insider tip: “Los Angeles is an enormous city even though the public transport, metro and buses are pretty good. Students have to be careful.”
Other comments: It is a good school with great teachers and staff.
Verified
Course: Vacation English 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2023
EC English (EC)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree15% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 53% male / 47% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at EC English.
- EC English operated previously under the name
- CES Embassy English
- Year of school foundation
- 2017
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Free parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 20
- Number of public PC workstations: 30
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | 16% |
| Switzerland | 16% |
| Japan | 16% |
| Korea | 12% |
| Italy | 4% |
| Other nationalities | 17% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 6.0606060606061% |
| 18-24 years | 67.676767676768% |
| 25-34 years | 17.171717171717% |
| 35-50 years | 8.0808080808081% |
| >50 years | 1.010101010101% |
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 30
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 8Adult courses Throughout the year: 8Junior courses In summer: 3
- Average age of students
- In summer: 21 yearsThroughout the year: 23 years
Information for all courses offered by EC English
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $170
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately $10 per week.
- Comments about courses
Students under 18 must book homestay accommodation, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements.
High season fee not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.
Additional fees:- Bank transfer fee: USD 35.
- Student insurance (optional) up to 74 years of age: USD 25 (per week).
- US Priority International Mail: USD 40.
- Course material:
From 1 to 11 weks: USD 10 per week,
From 12 to 23 weeks: USD 120.
Courses of 24 weeks or more: USD 140.
Classes are offered every day in the mornings. Exact schedules will vary depending on season and course booked.
- Bank transfer fee: USD 35.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 155 US$. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 31 Mar 2026, 25 May 2026, 19 Jun 2026, 03 Jul 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 26 Nov 2026, 27 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 19 Jan 2027, 16 Feb 2027, 31 Mar 2027, 25 May 2027, 19 Jun 2027, 03 Jul 2027, 07 Sep 2027, 12 Oct 2027, 11 Nov 2027, 26 Nov 2027, 27 Nov 2027, 25 Dec 2027.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
The 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:
- $165 one way
$330 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Los Angeles International Airport.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Basic Writing Class.
- Games Night.
- Sunday Experience for new students.
- Pronunciation Class.
- Beach Volleyball.
- Movie Night.
Adults - Paid activities
- - Las Vegas Weekend Tour.
- Disneyland Day Trip.
- Video about leisure activities at EC English Santa Monica
Accommodation
Homestay 
In high demand!
Single room, Breakfast 
Shared bathroom
from
$365/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$365/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 365 | 730 | 1095 | 1460 | 1825 | 2190 | 2555 | 2920 | 3650 | 4380 | 365 | 95 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 40 US$
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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$440/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$440/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 440 | 880 | 1320 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 3080 | 3520 | 4400 | 5280 | 440 | 95 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $75 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 40 US$
Homestay Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$325/ week Show more
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
$325/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 325 | 650 | 975 | 1300 | 1625 | 1950 | 2275 | 2600 | 3250 | 3900 | 325 | 95 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 40 US$
Homestay Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$365/ week Show more
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$365/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 365 | 730 | 1095 | 1460 | 1825 | 2190 | 2555 | 2920 | 3650 | 4380 | 365 | 95 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 40 US$
Homestay - under 18
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$465/ week Show more
Homestay - under 18
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
$465/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 465 | 930 | 1395 | 1860 | 2325 | 2790 | 3255 | 3720 | 4650 | 5580 | 465 | 95 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $75 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 40 US$
Santa Monica Downtown Shared Apartment Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$520/ week Show more
Santa Monica Downtown Shared Apartment
Twin room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$520/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | -- | -- | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 3640 | 4160 | 5200 | 6240 | 520 | 95 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday 14:00-22:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 11:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival, a refundable deposit of $350 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation, provided there are no damages.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $90 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Average distance from school
- 10 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 50 US$
Santa Monica Downtown Shared Apartment Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
$955/ week Show more
Santa Monica Downtown Shared Apartment
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
$955/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | -- | -- | -- | 3820 | 4775 | 5730 | 6685 | 7640 | 9550 | 11460 | 955 | 95 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday 11:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Deposit (refundable)
- Upon arrival, a refundable deposit of $350 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation, provided there are no damages.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 95US$.
- Price extra night
- $160 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 10 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 27 Jun 2026 - 29 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 50 US$
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from EC English have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.
FAQ about EC English, Santa Monica
What is the best price for a course at EC English, Santa Monica?
“English courses at EC English start at 404 US$ for a Academic Semester / Year 24 course with 24 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by EC English?
“The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of EC English”
Is airport pickup offered by EC English?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Los Angeles International Airport (165 US$)”
Which countries are students of EC English from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Brazil with a 19% representation, followed by students from Japan (16%) and Switzerland (16%).”
EC English offers courses for which ages?
“EC English offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 21 during the summer and 23 the rest of the year.”
Terms of EC English
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 10:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: 45-2074119
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 80 US$
- 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.
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By taking a General English course with EC Santa Monica, you are committing to a programme of 20 classes per week (15 hours total). You will be assigned to a group that represents your level of English, and you can expect to give equal attention to all four pillars of language learning: Speaking, Writing, Listening and Reading.
Get ready to make plenty of new connections, as EC’s classes are attended mainly by international students, who are usually looking for some new friends in Santa Monica. This is a city full of trendy areas and neighbourhoods to get involved in whenever you're not studying!