According to U.S. immigration laws, you must enter the United States on a nonimmigrant student (F-1) visa if you want to study in our intensive ESL program.
Diversified Language Institute is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
Diversified Language Institute admits all students who show ability to benefit from our programs.
Applicants for an I-20 from this school must be at least 18 years of age
Please submit a completed and signed application form with all supporting documentation required for your category and an international money order or cashier’s check for the application fee and the tuition. If the application is rejected, all tuition and fees (except for the non-refundable application fee) will be returned to the applicant. The application may be mailed or delivered in person to a Diversified Language Institute representative at the address shown below.
STUDENTS WHO NEED AN F-1 STUDENT VISA
All applicants in this category must submit a completely filled out application form along with the following documents:
1. A school transcript or diploma from the last school you attended, if available.
2. Proof of sufficient financial resources to cover tuition, living and transportation expenses.
3. A statement of your educational goals in the United States.
If you are accepted, you will receive the Certificate of Eligibility Form I-20 within 1-2 weeks. Present the I-20 form, proof of financial support, two photographs and a Visa Application Form to a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate when you apply for an F-1 Student Visa
4. A photograph of the applicant.
HOUSING
Diversified Language Institute does not provide housing but will assist you in arranging housing in the Los Angeles, or Torrance area depending on which facility you attend. Students may live in dormitories not owned by the Institute, apartments (either singly or with roommate), or choose to participate in our Homestay program in Torrance
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE
Diversified Language Institute
3525 Lomita Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90505
Tel: (310) 530-4009
Fax: (310) 530-2819
Email: study@dlila.edu