TEFL Los Angeles California | TEFL USA

Santa Monica is a city in its own right although it is somewhat engulfed by its larger neighbor Los Angeles. Luckily it is not completely surrounded by L.A. as it sits right on the beautiful coast of California, and with over 300 days of sunshine there are plenty of chances to hit the beach throughout the year. The beach resort nature of the city, easy-going attitude and proximity to Los Angeles, mean its inhabitants are an interesting mix of media and business professionals, students, and surfers. There is unlikely to be a dull day in Santa Monica, which makes it the ideal place to take a TEFL/TESOL course.

With its beachside location and warm weather, Santa Monica has been a popular resort town since the beginning of the previous century, drawing in tourists from the local area and all over the world. The railroad increased the number of visitors and a variety of typical seaside attractions appeared to cater to their needs including amusement piers, fairgrounds and dance halls. Although many of these have now disappeared, Santa Monica pier stands as a testament to the golden age. Jutting out of the 3.5 mile stretch of sandy beach, the pier boasts an aquarium, fairground rides and many bars and restaurants.

Santa Monica truly has plenty to offer any visitor but it cannot be denied that its proximity to Los Angeles is one of the main draws. The city is an ideal base from which to explore the home of the iconic Hollywood sign. Here you can buy a map to the stars or visit them on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Touring the major movie studios is always a popular choice as is visiting the many famous landmarks such as Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Capitol Records Tower, not to mention Sunset Strip and Rodeo Drive. For those interested in pre-celluloid culture, the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades is home to a large collection of ancient Greek, Roman and Etruscan art dating back 6,500 years, set amongst a beautiful central courtyard and formal gardens.

Whether you want to bask in the warm glow of the sun on the beach or be dazzled by the light of Hollywood's stars, our training center in Santa Monica is the ideal place for you to take your TEFL/TESOL course. Our well-equipped school and qualified trainers give you all the support you will need while completing the course and the beautiful beaches, exciting nightlife and other numerous activities will keep you entertained outside of the classroom.

The School

If you like the beach then you will love taking your TEFL/TESOL course at our training center in Santa Monica, California. Situated in downtown Santa Monica, the school is just a quick hop from the city’s amazing beachfront and all the entertainment that it has to offer. Not only that but some of the country’s most famous landmarks and attractions are no more than a short bus ride away including Hollywood, Disneyland and Universal Studios, not to mention some of the world’s best shopping opportunities.

Our Santa Monica training center operates out of a working ESL school and is equipped with 10 classrooms. Trainees will have access to Wi-Fi internet throughout the building, as well as a resource library and photocopying facilities. For refreshments there is a small snack shop located at the school and we also provide coffee and tea for students. The school is close to all the things you should require for the length of your course, with bars, restaurants and coffee shops all nearby.

The number of students on our Santa Monica course averages around ten per course. This means that you will have plenty of opportunities to receive individual attention from our qualified trainers as well as valuable support from your classmates. Because the course is run in a working ESL school you will benefit from being able to put your newly learned skills to the test in a real classroom. Course times are 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and then 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The course is usually offered during the third week of each month.

Accommodation

As the City of Los Angeles is a very popular destination for tourists from across the USA and the wider world, it has a vast number of accommodation options to choose from. Regardless of your budget you will find plenty of hotels, guest houses, motels and hostels spread throughout the city. However, it is worth noting that the city covers a huge area of over 500 square miles, so it is recommended that you choose suitable accommodation within easy reach of the training center.

Situated in a convenient location close to the training center is one option that we can recommend as it has been popular with many of our previous students. This apartment-style accommodation is a good choice as it includes a private kitchen area in every room which allows you to keep your overall expenses down. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need including refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, and coffee maker. Breakfast is also included, as is access to Wi-Fi internet and laundry facilities. Further information on accommodation will be provided once you have completed your course booking.

Course dates

Course fees

The total price is divided into: deposit and balance.

The deposit may be paid via a) credit card b) Paypal c) wire transfer d) Western Union.

The balance of the course fee must be paid by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the training center on the first day of the course.

 

Accomodation Fees

The accommodation fees are not part of the course price and you are free to choose whichever accommodation option you prefer.

You are not obliged to use the accommodation provided by the school and you are welcome to make your own accommodation arrangements. If you choose to use our accommodation, it should be paid for either by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the school at the start of the course.

To be booked directly through Motel 6 LAX