10-Week Intensive ESL

Overview

Prepare for university-level study, career advancement, or for the accomplishment of personal goals in our fully-accredited, academically-oriented English as a Second Language Program.

Benefits

• Study in a well respected English language program located on the campus of a major American university
• Learn with dedicated, highly-trained teachers with an average of 16 years of teaching experience who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of student achievement
• Attend small classes–usually 15 or fewer students
• Benefit from engaging, interactive classes with a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes authentic language use in academic, business, and social contexts
• Prepare for success in your future career or in studies at an American college or university. Knowledgeable advisors are available to help you with the transition to college or university
• Advance your skills in upper-level elective classes, including idioms, American pronunciation, American film, business English, vocabulary building, and advanced grammar
• Practice your English and learn about campus life with a UCI undergrad friend through The Communication Club
• Prepare to score higher on the iBT TOEFL and TOEIC tests

Requirements

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

Sample Schedule

Classes meet Monday through Friday at various times between 08:00 and 18:00, with a minimum of 21 hours of instructor-taught class time per week.

• Tuition: $3,300

	2012	2013
Winter	Jan 11-Mar 22	Jan 9-Mar 21
Spring	Apr 4-Jun 14	Apr 3-Jun 13
Summer	Jun 27-Sept 6	Jun 26-Sept 5
Fall	Oct 3-Dec 13	Oct 2-Dec 12

Stay Informed About
English Language Programs

"The enthusiastic and inspiring instructors from the 10-Week Intensive Program helped me keep up in my classes with American students in my Evening Certificate Program (ECP) in Business Administration. The ECP has given me a deep understanding of not only the foundations of business administration, but also of the American values and culture."
Chihiro Watanabe
Japan 10-Week Intensive ESL,
ECP Business Administration

Curriculum

Levels	Curriculum	Hours/Week
1-5	Grammar and Writing	10
	Reading and Vocabulary	5
	Speaking and Listening	8
	Total Class Hours	23
6-7	Reading and Writing	10
	Speaking and Listening	8
	One Elective
	(or)
	UC Irvine/Extension course*	3-4
	Total Class Hours	21-22

*Tuition covers up to $350

Is your goal to boost your TOEFL score?

Watch your PBT TOEFL score soar 25 points (on average) for each 10-Week session you attend! At all levels of the 10-Week program, develop skills that are not only vital for success on the iBT TOEFL, but also essential in your real-life use of English for your future.