Best ESL Classes near Santa Monica, CA

1 of these schools is based in Santa Monica; the others serve Santa Monica from towns including Los Angeles (8 mi), Venice (3 mi) and Sherman Oaks (9 mi).

1 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Linguista Sprachaufenhalte

Linguista Sprachaufenhalte

320 Wilshire Blvd
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Strommen

Strommen

4.9 91 reviews
“I love learning Portuguese and Japanese, with Stromann tutors in Los Angeles!”
Free trial classFrom $39/hrOnline lessonsSince 2006Open 24 hours
Los Angeles, CA · 8 mi from Santa Monica
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Lasc

Lasc

4.7 48 reviews
“The instructors are top-notch, and the flexibility they offer with scheduling is a huge plus.”
Since 1982
Los Angeles, CA · 8 mi from Santa Monica
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Applied Scholastics Hollywood

Applied Scholastics Hollywood

4.6 30 reviews
“Very kind and helpful tutors that will always help you with any assignment and are very trustworthy.”
Free trial classSince 2000
Los Angeles, CA · 8 mi from Santa Monica
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Language Academia

Language Academia

4.9 51 reviews
“Christina really helped me improve my conversational Russian and speak confidently with some distant relatives.”
4 instructors1,000+ students taughtSince 2020
7 mi from Santa Monica
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LA English Tutor

LA English Tutor

4.8 11 reviews
“It was a good experience thanks a lot for today .”
Free curriculum bookSince 2019Online lessons
Los Angeles, CA · 8 mi from Santa Monica
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The 15 schools listed for Santa Monica, CA teach English as a second language. Which courses, levels and exams each one covers comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Santa Monica, CA

13 of the 15 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 365 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.

How do I compare ESL courses before visiting?

14 of the 15 schools here have a website on file, and that is where course types, levels, start dates and exam options are listed. Read whether classes are general or exam-focused, because a school can look identical to another from a listing and teach something completely different.

West LA Language Tutor

West LA Language Tutor

5.0 10 reviews
“Nick gives you a good understanding of the Spanish language fundamentals, in a way that a native English speaker can comprehend, which is imperative for tackling a new language.”
Trial class $35From $75/hrOnline lessonsSince 2008
Venice, CA · 3 mi from Santa Monica
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Accurate English

Accurate English

5.0 3 reviews
“Good Luck Keep in the Top”
25+ years
Los Angeles, CA · 8 mi from Santa Monica
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Build My English-Esl Speaking School

Build My English-Esl Speaking School

4.8 12 reviews
“I like this school, it helps me a lot in learning English.”
Since 2015Prices online
Reseda, CA · 13 mi from Santa Monica
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Teaching House Los Angeles

Teaching House Los Angeles

5.0 1 review
Online lessonsSince 2007
Los Angeles, CA · 8 mi from Santa Monica
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Geos Languages Plus Los Angeles

Geos Languages Plus Los Angeles

4.1 5 reviews
“Such a great experience, learn a language and make friends at same time.”
Coupons & offersSince 2001Prices online
Torrance, CA · 15 mi from Santa Monica
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Lizzy's Schoolhouse & Tutoring

Lizzy's Schoolhouse & Tutoring

5.0 1 review
“They always learn a lot and have fun.”
Since 2017
Sherman Oaks, CA · 9 mi from Santa Monica
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Uble English

Uble English

Free trial classOnline lessons3 instructors100,000 students taughtSince 2018
Van Nuys, CA · 12 mi from Santa Monica
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Aberdeen College

Aberdeen College

Since 2010
Los Angeles, CA · 8 mi from Santa Monica
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Aloha Mind Math

Aloha Mind Math

Valley Village, CA · 11 mi from Santa Monica
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