Host:
University of California, Irvine Extension
Contact:
Angelika Volkman, Director Tel: 949-824-5991 Fax: 949-824-8065 P.O. Box 6050 Irvine, CA 92616-6050 USA
Established:
1980 
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English & Certificates for InternationalsDescription(1) 10-week Intensive ESL Program focusing on academic English in preparation for entering American colleges and/or universities; (2) 4-Week Intensive Conversation/Culture Program; (3) 4-Week Intensive Business English Program
LocationUC Irvine is located in a park-like setting on the scenic coastal hills of Orange County (The OC). Just a few miles from spectacular Pacific Ocean beaches, the university is surrounded by many historical sites, museums, art galleries, theaters, and the internationally known amusement park, Disneyland. Classrooms are located on the UC Irvine Campus.
Teaching QualificationsOur highly qualified instructors have graduate degrees in TESL or a related field, and years of experience.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:Accelerated Certificates in: Business Management, Marketing, International Business Operations and Management, International Hospitality & Tourism Management, Communications Systems Design Engineering, TEFL, Evening Certificates in nearly 40 specialized areas of study
Private Classes: No
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 16
Average Class Size: 15
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 2
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 3
7 levels of placement (beginner to advanced)
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 21
Maximum Hours Per Week: 23
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
10 weeks (every quarter) 4 weeks (Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Sep)
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 0%
Asia: 55%
Europe: 15%
Latin America: 15%
Middle East: 15%
Average Enrollments:
February: 250
July: 250
October: 300
FacilitiesComputer labs, libraries, recreation center, student and university center with grocery store, movie theater, boutique, restaurants, cyber cafe.
FeesFees based on a session length of 10 weeks. Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information. Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.
Optional Fees:
Airport pickup: $70 (LAX); $30 (John Wayne Airport)
Notes on Fees:
Housing fees $195-$450 (varies by housing option)
AccommodationsDormitory: $2500
Homestay: $795
Apartment: $2750
University apartments are located across from campus and within 10-15 minute walk to classrooms. Rates are per person/per program for 1 bedroom/2 students. All housing prices are subject to change. Homestays are private bedrooms without or with meals (2 meals a day on weekdays and weekends). Dormitories are shared bedrooms 10-15 minute walk to campus. Subject to availabilty. Rates are per person/per program for 2 bedrooms/4 students.
Student Servicesfield trips, activities, airport pick-up; academic counseling, immigration counseling Educational Service OpportunitiesTOEFL/TOEIC preparation, Communication Club, computer lab for some classes, electives for advanced students TransportationThe university provides buses and vans for all fieldtrips. Students can take advantage of local bus lines to/from homestays, apartments. Application InformationProspective students can fill out the application on our website. There is a $150 application fee. All students are required to recieve an I-20 (provided by UCI) for a F-1 student visa. The application can be found in our brochure and on our website. There are no deadlines for our programs, but early application is preferred to secure housing preference. |
