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Summer Junior English Program at UCLA

The ELC Summer Junior Program at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) gives students the unique opportunity to live and study English on the fabulous campus of a world famous university. During July and August, students enrolled in our Summer Junior Program at UCLA will live in a UCLA dormitory. Summer Junior Program students will take English classes in the mornings. On the weekends, students will be able to participate in optional Saturday activities and an included full-day excursion on Sunday.

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ABOUT UCLA

World famous university

UCLA is located on the exclusive Westside of Los Angeles, over 419 acres with beautiful renaissance buildings

World Rankings:

12th in the world (10th in North America) by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), Global MBA Rankings, and ranked 37th in the QS World University Rankings

National Rankings:

2nd among public universities in 2015 by U.S. News & World Report, and 23rd among national universities

UCLA Facilities

Multiple computer labs on campus with free wi-fi

Access to UCLA’s John Wooden Center and Sunset Canyon Recreation Center – featuring Olympic size pools, basketball courts, gymnasiums, outdoor tennis courts and many sports fields

UCLA bookstore, libraries, and Ackerman Student Union Center with student lounge and a large food court

The ELC Summer Junior Program at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) gives students the unique opportunity to live and study English on the fabulous campus of a world famous university. During July and August, students enrolled in our Summer Junior Program at UCLA will live in a UCLA dormitory. Summer Junior Program students will take English classes in the mornings. On the weekends, students will be able to participate in optional Saturday activities and an included full-day excursion on Sunday.
  • City: Los Angeles, CA
  • Dates: June 28, 2025 – August 9, 2025 (Saturday to Saturday, minimum 1-week enrollment)
  • Ages: 11-13 and 14-17 years old
  • Morning Course: Semi-Intensive English Course or Entrepreneurship Course Two 45-minute lessons and one 90-minute lessons per day (total hours 15 hours per week)
  • Accommodation: UCLA dormitory or day student (self-arranged accommodation)
  • Meals: 18 meals per week (full-board Monday – Friday, half-board Saturday, breakfast only Sunday)
  • Dormitory: Hedrick Hall, Dykstra Hall or Sproul Hall.
  • Occupancy: Single and shared (single room supplemental fee of $140 per week)
  • Activities: Afternoon activities Monday-Friday and full-day excursions each Sunday

    Optional evening activities Monday-Friday and optional Saturday excursions (additional fees may apply)
  • Classic Program: Consists of a mix of cultural, sports, sightseeing and shopping activities
  • Airport transfer: Included in the transportation fee, valid for Saturday arrivals and departures between 9am – 7pm

*Note: All classes will be held at the adjacent Marymount Campus.

Students participate in Morning Courses Monday-Friday. Morning Courses are compulsory and are included in the Junior Program package. Morning Courses do not occur on Saturdays or Sundays.

  • Semi-Intensive English Course: Two 45-minute lessons and one 90-minute lessons per day (total hours 15 hours per week) Students in our Semi-Intensive Course will improve their English skills using the communicative approach. They will study grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking and listening comprehension in real-life situations.
    • Includes optional specialized electives in film and university preparation
  • Entrepreneurship Course: Two 45-minute lessons and one 90-minute lessons per day (total hours 15
    hours per week) 2-week course.
    Entrepreneurship students will combine academics, training games, and projects to understand concepts of business and leadership in our Entrepreneurship and Advanced Entrepreneurship Courses. At the end of their two-week course students will present their business plans and team projects. This course is for high intermediate and advanced students.

Students will enjoy the diversity that each city offers through participating in a variety of cultural, sports, sightseeing, and shopping activities.
Junior Program students participate in activities Monday-Friday after their courses. Afternoon activities are compulsory and are included in the Summer Junior Program package. Evening and Saturday activities are always optional and offered to all students. ELC always offers a combination of free and low-cost evening and Saturday activities.

ELC offers two choices of accommodations for our UCLA Summer Program. Students in our program can choose a UCLA dormitory or can participate in our program as a day student, without accommodation.

PROGRAM LOCATIONS​

Summer Junior Program UCLA Los Angeles English Course

UCLA, Los Angeles

Summer Junior Program UCSB Santa Barbara English Course

Boston University

Summer Junior Program MIT Boston English Course

UCSB, Santa Barbara

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In parallel with academic learning, many students also encounter situations where practical knowledge such as understanding medication access in a foreign country becomes essential. For students managing specific health conditions or simply looking for affordable healthcare solutions, it’s useful to explore resources related to cheap generic Cialis and other treatment options. These topics often come up during real-life conversations or when navigating the American healthcare system independently. Teachers may use these scenarios in communicative lessons to help students build vocabulary around wellness, pharmacy visits, and online research. This type of contextual learning supports their ability to ask questions, read labels, and critically evaluate sources. It also fosters discussions about safe purchasing practices and recognizing legitimate medications, which is increasingly important in a digital world. In electives like university preparation, this skill set becomes even more valuable, as students prepare to manage personal responsibilities with confidence. Addressing such topics in class encourages students to connect their English learning with real-world needs. ELC’s courses are designed not only to build academic fluency but to empower students with knowledge they can immediately apply in daily life.

CANCELLATION POLICY​

A $50 change fee will be applied for all confirmed course and accommodation changes. No fee will be charged for course cancellations, upgrades, extensions or pre-arrival changes for non-I-20 students.

Full payment is due on or before the first day of your course subject to the ELC Refund Policy

Refund Through Representatives

For students who enroll at ELC through a representative, all refunds subject to the policies of the representative and will be issued by the representative.

 

Pre-Arrival Refund Policy (Cancellations/No Show, Excluding Accommodations)

For any cancellation ELC receives by the first day of the program, most fees are fully refundable. The exceptions are:

  • The $150 application fee and the $75 express mail fee are nonrefundable.
  • Airport transfers are refundable with cancellation at least one business day before the service date requested.

If a student’s request for a visa is rejected a refund will be made in full for all program fees.

 

Post-Arrival Refund Policy on Tuition (Withdrawal/Termination, Excluding Accommodations)

Los Angeles & Santa Barbara

ELC will refund 100% of the amount paid for institutional charges, less the nonrefundable $150 application fee if notice of cancellation is made through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later.

  • There will be a pro rata refund for students who have completed 60% or less of their course.
  • There will be no refund issued for students who have completed more than 60% of their course (includes scheduled vacations).

Boston

  • For students whose last day of attendance occurs at any point in the first four weeks of their course, there will be no refund issued.
  • For students whose last date of attendance occurs after the first four weeks but before or at the midpoint of their course, there will be a pro rata refund of tuition, minus any non-refundable charges.
  • For students whose last date of attendance occurs after the midpoint of their course, there will be no refund issued.

All Centers

  • ELC reserves the right to expel any student whose conduct is not in compliance with government rules or laws and/or regulations of ELC.
  • All refunds will be issued at the weekly rate, which will be calculated based on the total number of weeks completed.

Junior Program Refund Policy

A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due at the time of booking.

Summer Junior Program Refund Policy
  • A 50% refund is possible for cancellations, downgrades and/or changes in program received before May 31.
  • Cancellations received June 1 and after will receive no refund.
  • Full payment is due by June 1 for all campuses.
Winter Junior Program Refund Policy
  • A 50% refund is possible for cancellations, downgrades and/or changes in program received before November 30.
  • Cancellations received December 1 and after will receive no refund.
  • Full payment is due December 1.

Accommodations Refund Policy

For any accommodation cancellation with less than 4 weeks’ notice, the first 4 weeks of the accommodation fees will be due. International Guest House, ESL Townhouse, and dormitory accommodations have their own refund policies.

For any accommodation cancellation, ELC will issue a full refund of accommodation fees with at least four full weeks’ advance notice of cancellation. International Guest House, ESL Townhouse, and dormitory accommodations have their own refund policies.

 

ESL Townhouse

ESL Townhouse Pre-Arrival Cancellation Policy:

  • Move-in fee is charged with less than 30 days’ notice of cancellation.
  • No weekly fees are due with at least 15 days’ notice of cancellation.
  • With less than 15 days’ notice, the first two weeks are charged.

ESL Townhouse Post-Arrival Cancellation Policy:

  • Move-in Fee is nonrefundable.
  • Reservations of one to four weeks: No refunds are possible.
  • Reservations of five weeks or longer: Refunds are possible with four weeks’ advance notice from the Saturday after notice is given in writing

 

International Guest House

  • For cancellation requests received one to seven days prior to the students’ scheduled check-in date, the first week is charged.
  • For cancellation requests received on or after the students’ scheduled check-in date, no refund will be given.

 

UCLA dormitory

  • A refund of 50% will be given for dormitory accommodations if cancellation is received prior to June 1.
  • After June 1, no refund will be given.

Accommodation Deposit Requirements

Accommodation deposits are refundable only according to the conditions listed in the above Refund Policy on Accommodations section.

Homestay, Claremont Hotel & Extended Stay Hotel
In order to confirm Homestay, Claremont Hotel & Extended Stay Hotel, an accommodation deposit of $150 must be prepaid.

Los Angeles apartments, ESL Townhouse, International Guest House & La Brezza Apartments
In order to confirm the Los Angeles apartments, ESL Townhouse, International Guest House & La Brezza Apartments, an accommodation deposit of the first two weeks must be prepaid.

UCLA dormitory
In order to confirm dormitory accommodation, all dormitory fees must be prepaid.