English schools in Irvine

5 Best English Language Schools in Irvine in 2026 (from $260)

Teaching Quality At American English Language School, we pride ourselves on high-quality, results-driven instruction. Our classes are kept small, ensuring each student receives personalized attention and immediate feedback. With 100% native-speaking teachers and a conversation-focused curriculum, students build confidence in real-life communication while achieving measurable progress in ESL and TOEFL preparation. Our proven track record demonstrates consistent student success. Location Our campuses are strategically located in safe and accessible cities in Southern California, including Irvine and Brea. Students enjoy the benefits of studying in vibrant communities situated near major universities, cultural landmarks, shopping centers, and world-famous attractions such as Los Angeles, Disneyland, and beautiful California beaches. The locations offer the perfect balance of focused study and exciting lifestyle opportunities. Facilities We provide a modern, comfortable, and supportive learning environment. Our classrooms are equipped with updated technology to enhance instruction, and our facilities are designed to promote collaborative and interactive learning. Students also have access to study areas, resources, and support services that make their educational experience both effective and enjoyable.

starting price
$395

LASC offers four academic programs: English as a Second Language, English for Academic Purposes, TOEFL, and IELTS Exam Preparation. Our ESL program consists of six levels. There is no minimum proficiency requirement to enter our program. Each level is 12 weeks long and the entire program can be completed in 1.5 years. We monitor each students' academic progress as they pass through each level to ensure sequential progression. Students attend classes four days a week, Monday thru Thursday and can choose from morning, afternoon, and evening schedules. Download a sample course schedule for more information. Our academic calendar follows a quarterly schedule with sessions every Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Students are more than welcome, however, to enroll at any time.

starting price
$1,600

YES USA runs amazing fully-inclusive Junior Camp programs for 12-20 year old students. The program includes 24/7 supervision, English classes, accommodations, full board, daily excursions, entry fees, and local transportation. Classes Students will have 15 hours of English lessons weekly, from Monday to Friday, with our highly-qualified and experienced teachers. We use cutting-edge techniques to help students improve their fluency and accuracy in speaking. Not only do learners improve their English but also have fun doing it by holding interesting and motivating discussions with their instructor and classmates, playing educational games, and learning about life in the USA and Los Angeles in particular. After class, the learning continues as students continue to speak English with their activity leaders, and each other, as they enjoy our rich and exciting excursion program. Campers are strongly encouraged to use English at all times and practice using what they learned in class in real-life situations during trips and social activities. Accommodations Students live in a modern suite-style residence hall, which throughout the academic year houses students from Concordia University Irvine and YES USA students during the summer. Excursions Our excursion program is packed with activities to entertain and educate students when they are not in class allowing them to see the very best of California. Our students get to see everything vibrant California has to offer. Students will visit the iconic areas of Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Hollywood Sign. There are also opportunities to shop at the Irvine Spectrum Center, as well as see beautiful beaches such as Laguna, Newport, and the Santa Monica Pier. Daily activities and excursions have been carefully selected to be not only educational but exciting at the same time. Our enthusiastic staff members love their jobs and are always happy to share their knowledge of the city, American life, and history with our students. Every single day campers will be able to practice their English in real-life situations in more informal settings while they are out exploring the fascinating city of Los Angeles and making lasting friendships.

starting price
$450

Our job as ESL educators goes far beyond simply teaching English. Its one thing to teach a student English, but it is a completely different thing to teach them the experience of English. With a forward-thinking attitude, we are constantly striving to be at the forefront of the latest technology and learning methodologies in the industry. Our curriculum is structured on a blended learning model, one that is heavily e-based and fully corpora informed. In so doing, we are able to flip our classrooms, allowing our students to dictate their own education and interact with the language as they learn it. We strongly believe in providing an authentic education, one that simulates English in action, as it exists today. It is our goal as an institution to ensure that, upon completing our program, our students have reached levels of proficiency that meet or exceed CERF standards. More importantly, however, it is our goal to endow them with capability to practically apply those skills in future pursuits, whatever they may be.

starting price
$260

Westcliff University is a California Benefit University committed to the public good, dedicated to serving the interests and welfare of its students, staff, faculty, and the greater community. Located in Irvine, California, USA, Westcliff is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Westcliff's business programs are globally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, (ACBSP). Westcliff's student body has roughly 3,000 students and represents over 80 different nationalities. Westcliff offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and short certificates in Business, Education, Engineering, Law and Science. The university has 6 intakes a year, averages ~$13,000-17,000 in tuition per year, and offers off-campus CPT internship programs. All programs are offered in both on campus and online formats. Westcliff's 100% online courses all have weekly virtual class sessions with live professors.

starting price
$5,400

English COURSE TYPES

What type of English course are you looking for?

General

General English courses

General English courses are for adults who want to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English. Most general English courses are for adults age 16 and up. 2 - 48 week courses available. Most courses average 30 classes per week.

Junior

Junior English courses

Junior English courses are for children ages 8 to 12 and teenagers ages 13 to 18 who want to study English. 4 - 8 week courses available in the summer from June to August.

Test preparation

English test preparation courses

English test preparation courses are for students who want to prepare for English proficiency tests to improve job prospects or gain admission into a university.

Business

Business English courses

One-to-one business English lessons are for business executives and professionals who want to learn English as quickly as possible with customized lessons and a private English teacher.

University

University programs