English programs in America

ESL Programs
Intensive English programs

ESL Programs

ESL Programs are 30-week program designed for students or professionals with beginning to advanced levels of English proficiency.

The English as a Second Language program consists of any three consecutive 10-week sessions. Students will take part in the Intensive English Program and attend 24+ hours of English classes per week. Placement in six levels, beginning to advanced. Small classes (average 14 students per class) with students from more than 35 countries.

All participants must take a placement test on Registration Day in order to assess their English proficiency.

Student's progress will depend on their language ability on entry, but it is expected that students will improve their knowledge by at least three levels in the six-level scale (100-600). Students who reach the advanced levels (500/600) may take one Extension class or campus class per session at no additional cost.

 

ESL Programs
ESL Programs in America

The Academic Year Program offers an exceptional value as it provides a savings of $900 over an equivalent total cost for three sessions of the Intensive English Program.

Refund Policy
Full tuition is refunded if requested before classes begin, 50% tuition refunded if requested on the first day of classes, and no refunds if requested after first day of classes.

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ESL Programs

English as a Second Language
Bullet Private or group conversational partner at no additional cost.

Bullet UCR class (for credit) with American students at no extra charge to students at advanced levels.(Extension classes available year-round; degree classes available in fall, winter and spring only.)

Bullet Undergraduate, transferable University of California credit given for advanced and professional levels.

Bullet Institutional TOEFL & TOEIC exams offered every quarter.

Expected Language Skills Improvement
Starting Level 100 200 300 400 500 600 600
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100 = Beginning  300 = Intermediate 500 = Advanced
200 = Low Intermediate 400 = High Intermediate 600 = High Advanced (2-quarter curriculum)
ELECTIVES
Academic: 
  • Academic Skills 
  • Advanced Vocabulary
  • Introduction to Computers
  • Public Speaking
  • GRE/GMAT Preparation
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    Conversation and Culture: 
  • American Idioms
  • Conversation
  • Creative Writing
  • English Through Drama
  • English Through Film
  • Pronunciation/Accent Improvement
  • Student Newspaper
  • Oral Skills Development
  • English Through Song
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    ESL programs
    		 Length:  30-week. 3 x 10-week session.
    Hours per week:  24
    Total class hours per session: 720. 240 per session.
    Levels: 6, Beginning to Advanced
    Days per week: 5
    Average class size: 14
    When is it offered? Any three consecutive quarters
    Required proficiency: None
    Minimum Age:  15

    ESL Program “Studying English at the University of California, Riverside, has been one of the most valuable experiences in my life. The Academic Year Program has offered me not only the opportunity to learn English in an international environment but also the
    chance to study with native speakers in UC Riverside campus and Extension classes.”
    — Richard Parra
    Venezuela    		 English as a Second Language
    		"IEP offers me a great opportunity not only to brush up on my English, but also to acquire business skills through various certificate programs under the wonderful weather of Southern California. I would say that it is a school for an inquisitive person! Thanks a lot.”
    —Rie Iida
    Japan

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