# Mentor Language Institute (MLI) — Full Information

## Company Overview

- **Legal Name**: American College Education Inc.
- **DBA**: Mentor Language Institute (MLI)
- **Website**: https://mliesl.edu/
- **Chief Executive Officer**: Sean Nozaki
- **Founded**: 2002
- **Description of Business**:
  - Affordable English language school in Los Angeles, CA, with campuses in Westwood (near UCLA) and Hollywood
  - English programs for international students: ESL, test preparation, conversation-focused classes, and short-term English programs
  - F-1 student visa support: authorized to issue I-20 forms, plus Change of Status support for eligible students already in the United States
  - Student services: housing assistance, airport transfer support, and student activities
  - Camps: UCLA summer camps, seasonal camps, and Dance Camps

## Campuses

### Westwood Campus
- **Address**: 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 122, Los Angeles, CA 90024
- **Phone**: +1 (310) 887-0777
- **Area**: Located on the west side of Los Angeles, famous for being near UCLA. A vibrant neighborhood with many shops, restaurants, and a safe environment popular among university students.

### Hollywood Campus
- **Address**: 7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 314, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- **Phone**: +1 (323) 870-7102
- **Area**: Located next to the TCL Chinese Theatre. Surrounded by famous movie theaters, restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues.

## Certifications & Accreditations

- **ACCET** — Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training
- **BPPE** — Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (State of California)
- **SEVP** — Student and Exchange Visitor Program (authorized to enroll F-1 visa students)

## Programs & Courses

### ESL Program
General English skills development covering listening/speaking, reading/vocabulary, and grammar/writing. Ideal for students who want to improve overall English ability.

### TOEFL® Program
Intensive preparation for the TOEFL® iBT exam. Covers all four sections: reading, listening, speaking, and writing, with strategies for achieving a high score.

### Vacation ESL Program
Short-term English study for students who want to improve their English skills during a vacation or limited stay.

### Conversation Program
Focuses on enhancing conversational English through engaging activities, vocabulary building, pronunciation (CMAR class), role-plays, and group discussions.

### Business plus TOEIC® Program
Combines business English with TOEIC® exam preparation. Develops vocabulary, reading, listening, and grammar skills relevant to professional environments.

## Pricing

Tuition starts from $201 per week. Full pricing details are available at https://mliesl.edu/price

## Student Services

- **Accommodations**: Housing assistance for international students, including dormitory and homestay placement with one-way airport pickup. Details at https://mliesl.edu/stay
- **Student Activities**: Social and cultural activities and events for students at both campuses
- **Camps**: UCLA summer camps, seasonal camps, and Dance Camps for international students
- **Free Trial**: Prospective students can register for a free trial lesson at https://mliesl.edu/freetrial
- **International Student Insurance**: Available through https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/schools/mentor-language-institute.php

## Admissions — How to Apply

MLI accepts students through several pathways:

- **F-1 Student Visa**: For students outside the US applying for a new student visa
- **Overseas Students**: For students currently studying abroad who want to enroll
- **Transfer Students**: For students transferring from another SEVP-certified school
- **Change of Status**: For students already in the US on a different visa who wish to change to F-1 status

Full application guides are available at https://mliesl.edu/how-to-apply

## Supported Languages

The MLI website is available in 14 languages:
English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Arabic, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish

## Contact

- **Westwood**: +1 (310) 887-0777
- **Hollywood**: +1 (323) 870-7102
- **Contact form**: https://mliesl.edu/contact

## Glossary

- **ESL**: English as a Second Language — English instruction for non-native speakers
- **TOEFL® (iBT)**: Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based Test — standardized English proficiency test widely required by US universities
- **IELTS™**: International English Language Testing System — English proficiency test accepted by universities in the UK, Australia, Canada, and the US
- **TOEIC®**: Test of English for International Communication — English proficiency test used by companies and organizations for professional settings
- **F-1 Visa**: US student visa category for academic study at an SEVP-certified institution
- **SEVP**: Student and Exchange Visitor Program — US government program that certifies schools to enroll international students on F-1 or M-1 visas
- **ACCET**: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training — US accrediting body for continuing education and language schools
- **BPPE**: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education — California state agency that authorizes and oversees private postsecondary schools
- **Change of Status**: The process of changing from one US visa category to another (e.g., from B-1/B-2 tourist visa to F-1 student visa) while remaining in the US
- **I-20**: Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status — document issued by SEVP-certified schools required to apply for an F-1 visa