American Collegiate LA · Los Angeles, CA, United States We'll get you into American Collegiate LA on a single application — or refund our service fee
A partner agreement directly with the university. No middlemen, no double commissions — you pay only the university itself. Support from application to landing.
Scholarships for Kazakhstanis — up to $3,000
The StudyRoom service is free: the university pays the commission. Click a scholarship to see the conditions.
- до $3,000 Shorelight Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship for outstanding international students enrolling through Shorelight at American Collegiate LA.
Details → - до $2,500 Shorelight Community Scholarship
Award recognizing community involvement and leadership potential for international students.
Details → - до $2,000 UCLA Extension Partner Award
Tuition reduction for students progressing from the pathway program toward UCLA Extension accredited coursework.
Details → - до $1,500 Early Enrollment Discount
Fee reduction for students who confirm enrollment and pay a deposit at least 90 days before the program start date.
Details →
Programme from $8,500 + housing
Same scenario, with a scholarship applied
Scholarships can be combined — an exact estimate is available from your advisor.
7 programmes across 6 fields
Bachelor's, master's and preparatory programmes for those with IELTS below 6 or who need a bridging year.
Admission requirements
Documents and scores
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- School certificate / diploma
GPA ≈3.0–3.5 / 4.0 guideline -
- IELTS
from 5.5 - Motivation letter
1 page- References
1–2 from teachers / employer- Proof of funds
~$15,000 held for 28+ days
IELTS below 5.5? That's not a blocker.
Via Foundation (1 year) you can enrol with IELTS from 5.5, via Pre-Master's — from 5.5–6.0. After the pathway — a guaranteed progression to a bachelor's or master's.
* The GPA threshold is to be confirmed — this university does not publish an exact value. Your manager will clarify it individually.
Who has already enrolled through us
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Housing & campuses (click for details)
Where to live — real prices
Студенческое общежитие в районе Westwood рядом с UCLA — двухместные и одноместные комнаты с доступом к общим зонам.
Совместная аренда апартаментов в пешей доступности от кампуса UCLA Extension — кухня, гостиная, высокоскоростной интернет.
Проживание в американской принимающей семье в Лос-Анджелесе — питание включено, полное языковое погружение.
Отдельные студии в нескольких минутах ходьбы от UCLA Extension — идеально для студентов старших курсов.
Campuses — where lectures take place
Основная площадка American Collegiate LA — академические занятия проходят в корпусах UCLA Extension в районе Westwood. Студенты получают доступ к инфраструктуре…
American Collegiate LA
American Collegiate LA is a Shorelight pathway program delivered through UCLA Extension in Los Angeles, California. It provides international undergraduate students with rigorous academic coursework taught by UCLA Extension faculty, combined with intensive student support services. Graduates of the one- and two-year transfer programs are well positioned to apply to prestigious four-year universities including UC Berkeley, UCLA, and other top-ranked U.S. institutions.
The program is located in Westwood, Los Angeles, directly adjacent to the University of California, Los Angeles campus — ranked #2 among public universities in the United States (Forbes Magazine) and #15 globally for World Reputation (Times Higher Education, 2025). Students benefit from small class sizes, personalised academic advising, and access to UCLA Extension's extensive academic resources.
American Collegiate LA caters to students from diverse academic backgrounds who wish to strengthen their academic English proficiency and subject-specific knowledge before entering a degree program at a competitive U.S. university. The curriculum emphasises critical thinking, research skills, and undergraduate-level academic writing in preparation for seamless transfer.
Rankings and facts
- Partner program delivered through UCLA Extension, Westwood, Los Angeles
- One-year and two-year undergraduate transfer pathway options
- UCLA ranked #2 public university in the U.S. (Forbes Magazine)
- UCLA ranked #15 globally for World Reputation (Times Higher Education, 2025)
- Small class sizes with personalised student support services
- Multiple intakes per year: September, January, and June
- Pathway to UC Berkeley, UCLA and other top U.S. universities
Visa, insurance, documents
Студенческая виза
+Тип Tier 4/Student. Готовим CAS-номер от университета, помогаем с заявлением и собеседованием. Срок оформления — 3-4 недели.
Медицинская страховка
+NHS-плата (IHS) включена в стоимость визы. Дополнительная страховка — по желанию.
Перевод документов
+Переводим аттестат/диплом, апостилируем при необходимости. Работаем с проверенными бюро в Алматы и Астане.
Финансовое подтверждение
+Выписка со счёта на 28+ дней. Сумма зависит от города (~£1334/мес для Лондона, ~£1023/мес для остальных).
When to apply to American Collegiate LA
Application deadlines
- 1 December 2027 7 progs.
Dates are collected from official sources and aggregators and may change — confirm during a consultation.
August – October
Common App opens. Sitting SAT/TOEFL/IELTS.
November – January
Early Decision/Action by 1 November; Regular Decision by 1–15 January.
March – April
Decisions. Financial aid / scholarships.
May – August
I-20, F-1 visa, accommodation, flight.
American Collegiate LA on the map
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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