4-Week Conversation & Culture Program

Benefits

  • Campus PhotoLearn to speak English with more confidence.
  • Understand American culture as the focus of your listening, speaking, reading and writing.
  • Study at your appropriate level of proficiency determined by a placement test at the beginning of the program.
  • Advance your skills even further with elective courses in such topics as US government, American film, and TOEFL preparation.
  • Earn a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program.
  • Refresh your skills before attending an American college or university.

Schedule (90 HOURS)

Campus PhotoESL courses in language and culture are held in the morning, Monday through Friday, for a total of 72 instructional hours. In addition, you may choose one or two afternoon electives for a total of 90 hours of instruction.

Tuition: $1,485

2008
2009
Winter
Jan.3-Jan.30

Feb.5- Mar.3
Jan 6- Feb 2

Feb 6-Mar 5
Spring
    
Summer
Jul.2-Jul.29

Aug.4- Aug.28

Sept.4-Sept.30
Jul.1-Jul.28

Aug.3-Aug.27

Sept.2-Sept.29
Fall
    

Requirements

To attend this program, you are required to obtain a student visa (F-1).

Now offered in September

Extend your summer stay or start early for fall! Complement your 10-Week Intensive English program or combine with other 4-Week programs. Benefit from a global network of peers while learning American culture and business concepts.

New: English for Engineers (Elective Course)

New elective in our 4-Week English programs Put engineering principles into practice in English. Increase engineering-related vocabulary and communication confidence in international scenarios through guided exercises. Tour an engineering facility on campus at UC Irvine. For all engineers: mechanical, civil, computer, electrical, and you! Contact uciesl@uci.edu for more information.