Student Services
Support from your first question to your last day of class
Academic advising
Advisors help you choose your class, review your grades and attendance, and plan your next level. At the end of each course you receive a grade report and, when needed, an Individualized Learning Plan.
Personal support
Contact our office to schedule an appointment. Ask us about getting settled in Miami Beach, health insurance, housing, transportation and local activities.
Orientation
Before you start, we explain enrollment and policies. At new student orientation you receive the Student Handbook and learn about attendance, grading, safety and student services. During your studies, the office keeps you informed by email and in person.
Cultural activities
Instructors may organize up to two educational field trips per 12-week course to practice English and experience American culture. Students are told about plans and any cost in advance, and sign a liability release before each trip.
Health insurance
Health insurance is not required to enroll, but we strongly recommend that every student and their dependents have health insurance during their stay. Medical care in the United States can be very expensive without insurance: patients without coverage pay the full cost at the time of service. Our office can help you find resources and compare plans; we are not affiliated with any insurance company.
For serious or life-threatening emergencies, dial 911. For minor illnesses and injuries, an urgent care center, walk-in clinic or doctor's office usually costs much less than an emergency room.
Housing
USA English Language Center does not provide housing and is not affiliated with any housing provider. Our office is happy to answer questions about neighborhoods and options. Helpful places to start:
Long-term rentals
zillow.com · apartments.com · apartmentfinder.com · craigslist.org
Short-term stays
airbnb.com · vrbo.com · booking.com · student.com
On campus
Our campus is in a professional business center at 1680 Michigan Avenue in Miami Beach, with staffed reception during business hours, Wi-Fi, and kitchen and lounge areas, close to public transportation, restaurants, shops and the beach.
Miami Beach
Life in Miami Beach
Practice English beyond the classroom
Miami Beach is a top destination for arts and culture: museums and galleries, Art Deco architecture along Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road's outdoor mall, the Miami Beach Convention Center, theater, beaches and parks. Ask the office about local activities and getting around the city.