Host:
University of California, Davis
Contact:
Dr. Janis S. Williamson, Director Tel: 530-757-8686 Fax: 530-752-8265 1333 Research Park Dr. Davis, CA 95616 USA
Established:
1970 
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International English & Professional ProgramsDescription(1) 10-week Intensive ESL Program focusing on learning English for academic, professional or social purposes. (2) 4-week Communication and Culture Program focusing on American culture and conversational fluency with an emphasis on vocabulary building, speaking and listening skills, includes an overnight trip to Yosemite or Lake Tahoe. (3) Bridge Program that offers the opportunity for international students to create their own study-abroad experience by enrolling in regular courses in a wide variety of fields at the University of California, Davis. (4) 4-week English for Science and Technology Program. (5) 2-week English for Legal Professionals Program.
LocationUC Davis, a top-ranked public research university, is located in Northern California about halfway between the San Francisco Bay Area and Lake Tahoe region. Davis is a sophisticated yet small and safe university town known for its environmental consciousness and use of bicycles. Davis is within easy driving distance to the California coast, the Napa Valley wine regions, Sacramento (the state capital), and the California Gold Country, where gold was discovered in 1848.
Teaching QualificationsOur dedicated English language instructors all have advanced TESOL or related degrees and several are internationally recognized for their expertise and have published ESL materials (books, videos, and CD ROMS).
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:
American Accent and Pronunciation Training. Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 18
Average Class Size: 12
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 3
Intermediate Levels: 3
Advanced Levels: 2
8 levels of placement (beginner to advanced)
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 22
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
10 weeks (every quarter), 4 weeks (winter and summer), 2 weeks (English for Legal Professionals, summer)
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 5%
Asia: 70%
Europe: 7%
Latin America: 6%
Middle East: 12%
Average Enrollments:
February: 350
July: 400
October: 200
FacilitiesOur English language program classrooms are located on the UC Davis campus and include a 25-station Multimedia Resource Center, 2 computer labs. On the campus you can enjoy the library and a recreation center.
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.
Notes on Fees:
The one-time application fee ($160) is non-refundable. Student services fee ($210) includes immigration and academic advising services, library cards, MRC, email and internet access, social events, and bus pass.
AccommodationsDormitory: $2829-4278
Homestay: $953-2145
Apartment: $750-1900
Hotel: $60-125/night
For Homestay please contact Shannon Johnson, WISE program Director at shannon@wisefoundation.com, by phone at (530) 406-1330, or by fax (530) 406-1315. Your agreement will be with WISE, not UC Davis Extension. Placement fee is $225-325 with a $95 continuing fee for each additional quarter (included in costs shown), plus $26 per night. Dormitories are available only in summer and include meal plans. Student ServicesWe provide daily afternoon activities, conversation partners, optional day and overnight trips and immigration advising. Educational Service OpportunitiesAcademic advising, volunteer experiences, TOEFL/TOEIC preparation, computer labs, electives for advanced students, free institutional TOEFL test each quarter. TransportationBicycles are the preferred mode of transportation in this environmental-aware, fitness conscious community. In fact, Davis is known as the "bicycle capital of the United States". We also have a wonderful bus system within Davis and to neighboring communities. There is easy train service throughout the day to San Francisco, Berkeley and Sacramento. AffiliationsUCIEP, NAFSA, AAIEP, University of California Consortium of English Language and Professional Training Programs. Application InformationStudents can complete our application on the website or from our brochure. There is a $160 application/express mail fee. All students coming to the US for the purpose of studying in our program must apply for an I-20. There are no deadlines for our programs but we encourage you to apply early in order to receive your I-20 in time to receive your visa. |
