4, 8, and 12-Week Conversation & Culture Program

Benefits

  • Campus Photo LEARN to speak and understand authentic English with more confidence through classes that focus on real-life communication in lively learning activities.
  • IMMERSE yourself in American culture as the focus of your listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
  • REFRESH your language skills before attending an American college or university.
  • GET TO KNOW classmates from different countries and gain an international perspective.
  • VISIT a nearby spot of historic and cultural interest on a class field trip.
  • ADVANCE your skills even further with free elective courses in topics such as American film, pronunciation, English for specific purposes, and iBT TOEFL preparation.

Requirements

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

Sample Schedule

 
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Conversation & Culture Classes
08:30-09:50 Reading & Writing
10:00-10:50 Idioms & Vocabulary
11:00-12:20 Speaking & Listening
Optional Electives (at no additional cost)
13:30-14:50
Class#1
Class#1
Free
Time
 
Class#2
Class#2

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 (per 4-week program)

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
    

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.