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Language Systems International College of English offers English language classes, including a Conversation Program, Business English, and courses for TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, and TESOL instructor preparation. The program also offers vacation programs that combine English learning with the California experience, as well as private classes and customized course combinations.
• Schedule: Vacation English classes are held from Monday to Wednesday, with a total of 15.5 hours per week; Vacation Program study in Los Angeles can range from 1 to 13 weeks, and the Vacation English Program allows an initial 4-week enrollment with the option to extend for an additional 8 weeks, for a total of up to 13 weeks; in the ESL program, each level is divided into Term A and Term B, and both terms last 12 weeks.
• Price: $250 Processing Fee (non-refundable) for F-1 Students (Student Visa); $350 SEVIS Fee (paid to the U.S. government) for F-1 Students; total $600 USD for F-1 Students including processing and SEVIS fees; dependents (spouse or children) require a $100 processing fee per person (non-refundable); $250 Processing Fee (non-refundable) to enroll for the Vacation Program (Tourist Visa or ESTA).
Language Systems International College of English was founded in 1987 in Los Angeles and has over 30 years of experience. Its primary focus is to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) and test preparation to international students in a communicative, student-centered environment. The leadership team includes School Manager Rika Tokuda, Academic Director Michelle Buell, and Program Coordinators Miriam Stenshoel and Bhumika Chettiar. The school is described as a renowned and accredited language school and holds certifications referred to as “certifications of Language Systems International.”
Language Systems International has Mutual Recognition Programs with 27 partner colleges and universities in Los Angeles and Orange County, which allow students to enroll in these institutions without needing the TOEFL. The program offers successful pathways to colleges and universities for students who want to continue their education in the United States and provides career and academic growth opportunities for residents improving their English skills. It offers flexible programs and schedules for different goals and lifestyles, with programs for a wide range of student profiles. The school also assists with obtaining a student visa, accommodation, and integration into the local community, and collaborates with Sweet Home California to offer accommodations near school campuses. Language Systems International has extensive experience with change of status processes supported by an in-house attorney.
Language Systems International is described in student testimonials as having highly qualified, patient, and attentive teachers, dynamic and well-organized classes, and a welcoming, multicultural, and international environment. Students and former students report that teachers are professional, explain lessons clearly, and give attention to every student, and that the atmosphere is comfortable, encouraging, and friendly. Several testimonials mention that the school staff is helpful, that the facilities are comfortable and well organized, and that the school supported students during the pandemic. Multiple students state that they improved their English skills, including speaking, writing, reading, and fluency, and some note that they were able to complete several levels of English and start studies at an American college. Testimonials also mention that the office has a Brazilian team that answers visa questions, that activities bring together various cultures to practice English, and that some students arrived with little or no English before studying at Language Systems International.
Last updated July 26, 2026.
• Schedule: Vacation English classes are held from Monday to Wednesday, with a total of 15.5 hours per week; Vacation Program study in Los Angeles can range from 1 to 13 weeks, and the Vacation English Program allows an initial 4-week enrollment with the option to extend for an additional 8 weeks, for a total of up to 13 weeks; in the ESL program, each level is divided into Term A and Term B, and both terms last 12 weeks.
• Price: $250 Processing Fee (non-refundable) for F-1 Students (Student Visa); $350 SEVIS Fee (paid to the U.S. government) for F-1 Students; total $600 USD for F-1 Students including processing and SEVIS fees; dependents (spouse or children) require a $100 processing fee per person (non-refundable); $250 Processing Fee (non-refundable) to enroll for the Vacation Program (Tourist Visa or ESTA).
Language Systems International College of English was founded in 1987 in Los Angeles and has over 30 years of experience. Its primary focus is to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) and test preparation to international students in a communicative, student-centered environment. The leadership team includes School Manager Rika Tokuda, Academic Director Michelle Buell, and Program Coordinators Miriam Stenshoel and Bhumika Chettiar. The school is described as a renowned and accredited language school and holds certifications referred to as “certifications of Language Systems International.”
Language Systems International has Mutual Recognition Programs with 27 partner colleges and universities in Los Angeles and Orange County, which allow students to enroll in these institutions without needing the TOEFL. The program offers successful pathways to colleges and universities for students who want to continue their education in the United States and provides career and academic growth opportunities for residents improving their English skills. It offers flexible programs and schedules for different goals and lifestyles, with programs for a wide range of student profiles. The school also assists with obtaining a student visa, accommodation, and integration into the local community, and collaborates with Sweet Home California to offer accommodations near school campuses. Language Systems International has extensive experience with change of status processes supported by an in-house attorney.
Language Systems International is described in student testimonials as having highly qualified, patient, and attentive teachers, dynamic and well-organized classes, and a welcoming, multicultural, and international environment. Students and former students report that teachers are professional, explain lessons clearly, and give attention to every student, and that the atmosphere is comfortable, encouraging, and friendly. Several testimonials mention that the school staff is helpful, that the facilities are comfortable and well organized, and that the school supported students during the pandemic. Multiple students state that they improved their English skills, including speaking, writing, reading, and fluency, and some note that they were able to complete several levels of English and start studies at an American college. Testimonials also mention that the office has a Brazilian team that answers visa questions, that activities bring together various cultures to practice English, and that some students arrived with little or no English before studying at Language Systems International.
Last updated July 26, 2026.
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