LASC Language Scholastics

What LASC Language Scholastics does

LASC Language Scholastics is a privately held English as a Second Language (ESL) school founded in 1982 and headquartered in Irvine, California. The company operates three physical campuses across Southern California in Los Angeles (Koreatown), Irvine (Orange County), and Rowland Heights (San Gabriel Valley), employing 11-50 staff in total. LASC is accredited by ACCET, a US Department of Education recognized agency, and is SEVP-certified to issue Form I-20 documents for F-1 student visa applicants. The institution also holds Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) approved-program status, enabling it to enroll government-sponsored Saudi students.

The company's core product is a six-level Intensive English Program (IEP) with no minimum proficiency requirement, structured on a quarterly academic calendar with rolling admissions and classes offered 18 hours per week (Monday through Thursday) in morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. Complementing the core ESL offering, LASC delivers an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) pathway program with conditional college-admission partnerships that allow students to apply to partner institutions without TOEFL scores, a one-year multi-level Business English program, TOEFL and IELTS test-preparation courses, and private tutoring sessions. The technology stack is centered on the AMP Educator student management system for online applications, scheduling, and student login, alongside a web-based course delivery platform and a multi-language website (11 country/localization versions) used for international student acquisition.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from tuition fees billed in 4-week, 12-week, and 24-week terms, supplemented by one-time application ($150), DHL shipping ($60), and SEVIS registration ($350 pass-through) fees. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, targeting F-1 visa students globally through bilingual student representatives, country-specific web pages, SEO-optimized blog content, free placement tests, and downloadable brochures. The primary customer segment is international students seeking English proficiency for academic, professional, or personal purposes, with secondary segments including transfer-oriented students, business English learners, test-preparation candidates, and tourist-visa or local part-time students.

Name

LASC Language Scholastics

Legal name

LASC, Inc.

Website

https://lascusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LASC Language Scholastics is a privately held, ACCET-accredited ESL school founded in 1982, operating three campuses in Southern California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Rowland Heights) and serving international F-1 students with a six-level ESL program, EAP college pathway, Business English, and TOEFL/IELTS preparation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

English Language School (ESL / Intensive English Programs)

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

English Language Schools (ESL/EFL) (EDAIAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exam Preparation Language Programs (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE/DALF/HSK, etc.) (EDAIAEAD), Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAF), Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD)

Keywords

• English as a Second Language
• Intensive English programs
• TOEFL test preparation
• IELTS test preparation
• ESL school California

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Full-time and part-time English language programs billed per week, 4-week, 12-week, or 24-week terms. Full-time morning programs range from $145-195/week; part-time elective and core classes range from $110-120/week. Revenue is recurring as students typically enroll for multiple terms to progress through proficiency levels.
2. Application and Administrative Fees: $150 application fee charged to all new students. $60 DHL fee for international shipping of I-20 documents. $350 SEVIS registration fee passed through to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program for F-1 visa processing.
3. Placement Testing: Free English placement test offered to prospective students to determine proficiency level and appropriate class placement, supporting enrollment conversion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LASC Language Scholastics delivers in-person English language instruction to international and local students across three Southern California campuses through a six-level Intensive English Program, an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) college-pathway program, a Business English program, and test preparation courses for TOEFL and IELTS. As an ACCET-accredited and SEVP-certified school, it also issues I-20 documentation that enables F-1 student visa enrollment.

Product overview

LASC Language Scholastics is an ESL (English as a Second Language) school with three campuses in Southern California (Los Angeles, Irvine, and Rowland Heights). Founded in 1982 and accredited by ACCET, the institution offers a portfolio of English language programs: the core ESL program (six levels, accommodating beginners to advanced students), English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for college preparation, and Business English for professional communication. Test preparation courses for IELTS and TOEFL are offered as supplementary modules, alongside private tutoring sessions. The school operates on a quarterly academic calendar with rolling admissions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intensive English Program (ESL) Six-level intensive English program with no minimum proficiency requirement for entry. Each level takes approximately 12 weeks (one quarter) to complete, with classes held Monday-Thursday for 18 hours per week. Students can choose from morning, afternoon, and evening schedules across three Southern California campuses.
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Pathway Program College-preparatory English program that develops the academic skills students need to succeed in American universities and community colleges. Students who complete the program can apply to partnered colleges and universities without TOEFL scores.
• Business English Program One-year multi-level program designed to develop English communication skills for commercial and cross-cultural business settings. Curriculum covers resume writing, job interviews, presentations, and cultural business etiquette for aspiring business professionals, entrepreneurs, and prospective business students.
• IELTS Preparation Course 12-week intensive IELTS preparation course covering exam format, academic skills, weekly assessments, individualized instruction, test-taking strategies, and time management across listening, reading, writing, and speaking modules.
• TOEFL Preparation Course
• Private Tutoring Sessions One-on-one tutoring sessions available for students seeking personalized English instruction tailored to their individual learning needs beyond the regular group class offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can apply to partnered colleges and universities without TOEFL scores upon completing certain program levels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ACCET (Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training)coreOthersACCET is the primary accrediting body for LASC, recognized by the US Department of Education. This accreditation enables LASC to enroll nonimmigrant alien students and provides credibility for the school's educational programs.
• SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program)coreOthersLASC is certified by SEVP under the US Department of Homeland Security authority to issue Form I-20 documents, making it an authorized F-1 visa eligible school.
• SACM (Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLASC is designated as an approved ESL program by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission, allowing SACM-sponsored Saudi students to enroll with mission-provided financial support.
• Colleges and Universities (Partner Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLASC has partnered with many colleges and universities that accept students without TOEFL scores upon completion of certain program levels. Students who finish LASC's EAP or ESL programs can apply to these institutions directly.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kaplan International: Global English-language school operator with US-based intensive English programs and university pathway partnerships. Directly comparable in product mix (ESL + test prep + pathways) and target market of international students.
• International House San Diego: California-based intensive English program offering multi-level ESL and pathway support for international students. Comparable in California ESL market positioning and F-1 visa student orientation.
• Converse International Language Schools: California-based (San Diego, San Francisco) ACCET-accredited English language school serving international students with pathway programs. Highly comparable in geography, accreditation status, and F-1 student model.
• ELS Language Centers: One of the largest US-based ESL school networks with multiple California campuses and direct pathway programs to US colleges and universities. Closest direct competitor in scale, regulatory positioning (SEVP-certified), and F-1 student focus.
• English Language Center (ELC): ACCET-accredited ESL school with California campuses (Los Angeles, Santa Barbara) targeting international F-1 students. Directly comparable in regulatory positioning, target demographic, and tuition model.

Regional players

• Bayshore Language School: Smaller California-based ESL provider serving international F-1 students with multi-level programs. Comparable in size and regulatory positioning, though operating in different California sub-markets.
• UC San Diego Extension English Language Institute: University-affiliated intensive English program at UC San Diego providing ESL and conditional admission pathways to UC San Diego. Comparable California ESL offering with strong university brand and pathway into a top UC.
• USC International Academy: University-affiliated English language program at USC serving international students with direct pathways into USC degree programs. Comparable Southern California ESL market but anchored to a single university brand.

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: Global language education leader offering in-person ESL programs at US campuses (including California) plus a large online platform. Broadly comparable customer base but with significantly greater scale and digital reach.
• EC English Language Centres: Large global English-language school chain with US locations (e.g., New York, San Francisco) and pathway programs. Comparable in product offering but operates at a much broader geographic and brand scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lasc_usa
• Facebookfacebook.com/LASCUSA

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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