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English Language Learning (ELL)
Find Your Voice. Build Your Confidence. Belong.
At Besant Hill, learning English is about more than mastering a language – discovering your voice, building confidence, and fully stepping into our vibrant community.
Personalized Growth
Our intentionally small community ensures you are never just practicing in the background. Because your teachers truly know you as an individual, our ELL program meets you where you are, blending tailored composition, literature, and language-support classes with genuine mentorship. As your fluency and confidence grow, you’ll transition smoothly into mainstream coursework alongside your peers.
“From Barcelona to Ojai, my year at Besant Hill was life-changing. As an international student, I acquired English fluency that opened countless professional opportunities.”
Laura D. ’93 | Barcelona, Spain
English Language Learning (ELL)
Find Your Voice. Build Your Confidence. Belong.
At Besant Hill, learning English is about more than mastering a language – discovering your voice, building confidence, and fully stepping into our vibrant community.
Personalized Growth
Our intentionally small community ensures you are never just practicing in the background. Because your teachers truly know you as an individual, our ELL program meets you where you are, blending tailored composition, literature, and language-support classes with genuine mentorship. As your fluency and confidence grow, you’ll transition smoothly into mainstream coursework alongside your peers.
“From Barcelona to Ojai, my year at Besant Hill was life-changing. As an international student, I acquired English fluency that opened countless professional opportunities.”
Laura D. ’93 | Barcelona, Spain
A Supportive Space to Take Risks
Learning a new language takes courage. Here, you’ll find a safe, creative environment to express yourself, take risks, and build communication skills that will serve you through college and for life.
“It was a challenge for me to express my thoughts in English, but my teachers taught me to share my feelings through art, use the right words, and express emotions creatively.”
Jaewon C. ’25 | Seoul, South Korea
Jennifer Brown
History & ESL Teacher
“I love being a part of the student journey, and teaching allows for lifelong learning along with my students, and there is truly nothing better than that.”
Besant Hill School of Happy Valley
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd
Ojai, CA 93023
contact@besanthill.org
Tel: (805) 646-4343
Fax: (805) 646-4371
