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Monday 8:30am - 5pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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USC American Language Institute

Over 50 years of excellence serving USC's international students.

Since 1959, the American Language Institute (ALI) has been providing English language instruction, assessment, and resources to support the academic and professional success of non-native speakers of English pursuing a degree at USC. The ALI offers English language courses for those students who want to improve their English as well as those who are required to take classes as a result of taking the International Student English (ISE) exam. The ALI is also responsible for testing and providing English language instruction for the university's international teaching assistants.

02/16/2026

Happy President's Day! 🇺🇸✌

We celebrate this day in commemoration of George Washington's birthday, who was the first president of the United States. Today, this holiday has expanded to honor all those you have led our country in fairness, integrity, and respect.

The ALI Office will be closed today (2/16) in celebration!

01/19/2026

Happy MLK day trojans!

This day nationally recognizes the life and legacy of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. By honoring his memory and ideals on this day, we can reaffirm our commitment to creating a better future for all.

12/25/2025

Happy holidays from the ALI! We're wishing all Trojans a wonderful winter break and an exciting New Year! We'll see you all in 2026!

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving Trojans! 🍁🦃🍁 We hope you enjoy rest, relaxation, and time with friends and family. During this time, we practice gratification and reflect on what we’re grateful for.

The ALI Office will be closed between 11/26 - 11/28, but staff are available on Wednesday 11/16 to support you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/21/2025

For International Education Week, ALI partnered with Viterbi Well and CMH to host a panel of international students to share their experiences navigating cultural changes. Tune in to hear one of the panelists, Nismata, talk about how she had no idea what office hours were since they don’t have them where she’s from in Nepal. She shared that if she knew about them, she would’ve taken advantage of them sooner!

11/17/2025

Please join us for Bridges & Belonging Here and Abroad to talk about how students navigate cultural transitions when studying and living in a new country/place on November 19th, from 3-4pm in WPH 106. You'll hear from student panelists who will share their experiences on how to build community, locate support, and find belonging - here and abroad. The event will be cofacilitated by license therapist Nina Sun, LMFT, along with the Viterbi VASE Office and the American Language Institute.

11/16/2025

Dear Students,

Happy International Education Week! All students are welcome to attend events and programs around campus this week to celebrate International Education. Hope to see you there! 🌏✌

10/09/2025

The ALI Office will be closed on Thursday, October 9th and Friday, October 10th, 2025 in light of Fall Recess. Staff will be working remotely, and are available via phone (213-740-0079) or email ([email protected]).

Enjoy Fall Recess!! 🍂

08/24/2025

And just like that… summer is almost over!! Thank you to everyone who came out for Summer 2025 Convo Groups! We hope to see you in the Fall Trojans!!

Please check our website in a few weeks for more info about Fall 2025 Conversation Groups!!! 😉

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July, ALI Trojans! 🗽❤️💙

Today we celebrate the birth of our nation and the freedom that comes as a result. The ALI Office will be closed today in recognition of the holiday and will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, July 7th.

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649 West 34th Street PSD 106
Los Angeles, CA
90089

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://ali.usc.edu/

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