Session Dates & Schedule

El Camino Language Academy is designed to support students in achieving their academic and English language goals. Explore details about session dates, schedules, and class structures as you plan your path to success in mastering English and preparing for college.

Session Dates

Session Dates Orientation Day Class Schedule

Spring 2025

February 24, 2025 - June 6, 2025

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 

Check-in: The International Student Program office
Start: 1:00 pm

Monday - Thursday
12pm - 5pm

Summer 2025

June 23, 2025  - August 14, 2025
 

The orientation date will be noted on the acceptance letter

Monday - Thursday
12pm - 5pm

Fall 2025

September 2, 2025 - December 11, 2025
 

The orientation date will be noted on the acceptance letter

Monday - Thursday
12pm - 5pm

*Dates and schedule may change at anypoint and time prior to semester

Class Placement

The Language Academy (ECLA) placement begins with a reading test and writing sample, followed by a short interview with an English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor at the new student orientation. Based on final scores of those placements tests, students are placed in either Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3.

Sample Class Schedules

Level 1 - Basic Intensive English Language

 Sample Schedule
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
12:00PM - 2:15 PM Basic Grammar/Vocabulary Development Reading & American Expressions Basic Grammar/Vocabulary Development Reading & American Expressions
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM American Culture & Conversation Listening & Speaking American Culture & Conversation Listening & Speaking

Level 2 - Intermediate Intensive English Language

Sample Schedule
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
12:00PM - 2:15 PM Intermediate Grammar & Vocabulary College Preparation/Academic Strategies Intermediate Grammar & Vocabulary College Preparation/Academic Strategies
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM American Culture & Reading Listening & Conversation American Culture & Reading Listening & Conversation

Level 3 - Advanced Intensive English Language

Sample Schedule
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
12:00PM - 2:15 PM Advanced Grammar & Vocabulary Advanced  College Preparation/Academic Strategies Advanced Grammar & Vocabulary Advanced College Preparation/Academic Strategies
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM American Culture & Reading Listening & Conversation American Culture & Reading Listening & Conversation

*Dates and schedule may change at anypoint and time prior to semester