Intensive English Program

Mentor Language Institute – Hollywood Campus

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Course description

In this course, students will study the ESL program + CMAR. MLI's CMAR class (Conversation Management and Accent Reduction) is a comprehensive pronunciation course covering all the major consonant and vowel sounds in the English language. MLI uses the communicative approach in order for students to practice the target language as much as possible.

Please note that textbooks are not included in the price and they will need to be paid on the spot to the school directly.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
13 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 17 Nov 2025 and 15 Dec 2025
Classes per week
22 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday
School holidays
30 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025

Mentor Language Institute – Hollywood Campus does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:15 PM
Afternoon session
02:05 PM - 03:05 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Los Angeles to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 22 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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"Fantastic and warm people full of love gave me great memories!"

Yuko Hidaka, student from Japan

I really liked my school. Teachers were warm and positive. They let me speak a lot and I felt it was easier to speak in the classroom much more than other places. So I got more confident and willing to ask questions. They answered my questions a lot and I was so pleased. Also my classmates were so nice to me and they helped me a lot. I really liked to talk
with them. In addition, the staff members were so kind and helpful. I can't thank them enough. I'd love to come back there next time. Thank you for all of your support.

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Date of study
6 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great teachres - Alison and Ben, nice staff - Jerry, Julianna and others:) - always willing to help and amazing classmates!"

Silvia Koníková, student from Slovakia

At MLI I took Business English and TOIC and both classes were very good. The teachers - Alison (TOIC) and BEN (Business English) were really nice, with great sense of humor. I really liked their professionalism but also easy-going attitude! There was always a lot of fun and laughter in the classes. I liked the classes a lot as they were very interactive. It was not just about learning grammar and vocabulary but there was also a great focus on conversations, discussions, scenarios and role playing. These helped me to improve my speaking skills and also to overcome my fear of speaking in front of other people. There were also many international students in my class which I found very essential. As we all were from different countries, we all were forced to speak English only! And that helped me to improve my speaking very quickly.
The location of Hollywood Campus is very convenient as it is located directly at Hollywood & Highland and it is about two minute walk to the subway station and bus stop and from there, there is a good access to any area in Los Angeles.
During my first week I was staying at North Hollywood Dormitory and I was not satisfied with the accommodation and the area I was staying in so I asked the staff at MLI for a change. And the study coordinator (Juliana) was really great. She understood and helped me to change the accommodation very quickly. In less than a week I moved into the West Hollywood Dormitory. I liked the area, the house and my room (clean and big). The dormitory manager - Oussema - was really nice and always helpful, keeping the house clean. He was trying to talk to us every day, offering us any help we would need. I appreciate it a lot!
What I did not like was that if you decided to change the accommodation there was no possibility from USSS for refund!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
2 May 2016 - 10 Jun 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"If you are looking for a language school, don't skip this school."

Aleksandra Tucha, student from Russia

I am very thankful for this school. I feel more confident with my English than when I had just arrived. The teachers are very attentive to each student and were free for questions. They have individual approaches and made the lessons awesome. Also, I'd like to point out that the front desk was very nice. They were always ready to help you!

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
2 Nov 2015 - 25 Dec 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Miles Scoggins, Foreign Student Advisor at Mentor Language Institute – Hollywood Campus responded to this review.
08 March 2016

Dear Alexandra,
Thank you so much for your kind words about our school. We are glad to hear that the teachers, the programs and the staff have been helping you to build up your confidence in English! On behalf of the school I will assure you that we will keep doing our best to make sure you continue improving.

Sincerely,
Miles Scoggins

"It was very good experience."

Zuzana Zmitkova, student from Afghanistan

Location - It was in a good place in Hollywood.
Classes - I went to Intermediate 1 and I think that there were too much students.
Teachers - The teachers were great. They were very funny, and it was an interactive class.
Activities - I liked the Wednesday afternoon activities.

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
13 Jul 2015 - 21 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"An amazing experience!"

Fernando Luis soncin Cunha, student from Brazil

In spite of my course only lasting two weeks, I would say it was a amazing experience in my life. I usually travel to the USA and I hadn't had the opportunity to improve my English as expected, so I took this opportunity to travel and study English at the same time. I took the TOEFL preparatory course and the classes were fantastic. Our teacher, Mercedes Carter, had a huge capacity to teach foreigners, and I'm pretty sure that her tips will be very useful. In the same way, the school's facilities were great, as well as its location in the Hollywood Boulevard.

In summary, I would recommend this for all who hope to study the English language in the USA, and to be honest, I have nothing to disqualify this school. I only would like to make a special mention to Miles Scoggins, to Maisa, and to Alexis, who were all fantastic and gave me all the necessary support.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
3 Aug 2015 - 14 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Teachers and staff are excellent"

Andrea Figueiredo

I didn't use the housing service provided by MLI, but my overall experience was great. Miles, Maisa and Jerry from the staff team were always kind and prompt to help. My teacher, Mercedes, is excellent and very professional.

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39 weeks
Date of study
28 Apr 2014 - 30 Jan 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Good teachers"

Juliana Montanha Rocha

I had a really good experience at Mentor Language Institute. The teachers were nice and well-prepared. I had my favorites, of course. Grace and Mark were the best teachers in my opinion. They not only gave good classes, but they also realized your problems with the language, and worked on them. As a Brazilian student, pronunciation and grammar were big deals and they helped me a lot.

I guess my only problem was about the books. The school must incentivize the reuse of them, even if you didn´t buy them. I only wanted to keep my grammar book, but I couldn´t sell the others because the weren´t in use anymore.

About housing, I suggest mixing better the students from the same country. I don´t think it's worth it if almost all of those who live together have the same nationality. Also, as an English School, it would be better if the school could stimulate students to share experiences and cultures.

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Duration of study
21 weeks
Date of study
25 Nov 2013 - 25 Apr 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Better than I could ever imagine"

Roberta Rocha Quina

Well, I had an amazing experience at Mentor and if I needed to say something about everything, it would be “THANK YOU”. I just loved my teachers. My house was in an excellent location and the school gave all the support that I needed. My English was improved and my knowledge increased. Thank you so much! Hope to be back soon!

Love, R.

P.S.
Grace and Tim: Best Teachers
Maisa and Jerry: Best Managers

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Duration of study
18 weeks
Date of study
25 Jun 2014 - 1 Nov 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"It was a very good experience, and I can tell you that my English has improved after studying in MLI."

Abusaq, Naif Hussain M

It was a very good experience. The classes were good, but the teachers have to give more activities. The location was also very good.

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16 weeks
Date of study
5 Jan 2015 - 1 May 2015
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"I could form an excellent basis for my English"

Igor dos Santos Sá

It is in a very good location in the city, and close to my accommodation. The Hollywood campus has a great structure, as well as educated and dynamic teachers. The reception people are lovely. Miles and Maisa always helped me. Studying in MLI gave me a great base for the English language; I went to Los Angeles without knowledge of the language.

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Date of study
2 Dec 2014 - 23 Jan 2014
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Housing

Mentor Language Institute – Hollywood Campus offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

S$ 549
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Los Angeles
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 20 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
S$ 549
The homestay experience is a unique accommodation choice for students because it welcomes them into an American home. Students who choose to live with a homestay family are looking for a safe, welcoming, and comfortable atmosphere in which they can be introduced to American customs, traditions, and family lifestyles. The home allows them to practice their English on a daily basis and enjoy homemade meals in a familiar setting. Homestay families typically plan special events such as family outings and guided tours of the city for the student. The homestay program carefully matches students with appropriate families. Here, we see friendships form that last a lifetime.

All applicants who request our housing service must use our airport pick up service to ensure a smooth process for moving in.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

S$ 623
weekly
Location: Outside the city center of Los Angeles
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 25 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 623
The homestay experience is a unique accommodation choice for students because it welcomes them into an American home. Students who choose to live with a homestay family are looking for a safe, welcoming, and comfortable atmosphere in which they can be introduced to American customs, traditions, and family lifestyles. The home allows them to practice their English on a daily basis and enjoy homemade meals in a familiar setting. Homestay families typically plan special events such as family outings and guided tours of the city for the student. The homestay program carefully matches students with appropriate families. Here, we see friendships form that last a lifetime.

All applicants who request our housing service must use our airport pick up service to ensure a smooth process for moving in.
student-residence

Student residence (off-campus) - 4-person shared room - No meals

S$ 429
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Los Angeles
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 20 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 429
This is the best option for independent students. The dormitory offers a fully furnished room. All rooms are furnished with desks, chairs, room lamps and closet. The living room has a table, couch and a screen TV. Wireless internet is available for students with PC’s. No meals are provided, but a fully furnished kitchen is available. All dormitories are within 25 minutes by bus from Mentor Language Institute, using only one bus line.

▼Hollywood Area Dormitory
- 1439 N. Poinsettia Pl, Los Angeles 90046
- 5525 Case Ave, North Hollywood 91601

A deposit of $300 will be charged when moving in the dormitory.

Student residence (off-campus) - 2-person shared room - No meals

S$ 586
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Los Angeles
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 20 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
S$ 586
This is the best option for independent students. The dormitory offers a fully furnished room. All rooms are furnished with desks, chairs, room lamps and closet. The living room has a table, couch and a screen TV. Wireless internet is available for students with PC’s. No meals are provided, but a fully furnished kitchen is available. All dormitories are within 25 minutes by bus from Mentor Language Institute, using only one bus line.

▼Hollywood Area Dormitory
- 1439 N. Poinsettia Pl, Los Angeles 90046
- 5525 Case Ave, North Hollywood 91601

A deposit of $300 will be charged when moving in the dormitory.

Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

S$ 786
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 20 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 786
This is the best option for independent students. The dormitory offers a fully furnished room. All rooms are furnished with desks, chairs, room lamps and closet. The living room has a table, couch and a screen TV. Wireless internet is available for students with PC’s. No meals are provided, but a fully furnished kitchen is available. All dormitories are within 25 minutes by bus from Mentor Language Institute, using only one bus line.

▼Hollywood Area Dormitory
- 1439 N. Poinsettia Pl, Los Angeles 90046
- 5525 Case Ave, North Hollywood 91601

A deposit of $300 will be charged when moving in the dormitory.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Los Angeles based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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