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
Strommen
Lasc
Applied Scholastics Hollywood
Language Academia
LA English Tutor
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.