English & Certificates for Internationals

Campus PhotoThe mission of English & Certificates for Internationals (ECI), a department of University Extension, is to offer life-enriching academic, professional, and cultural experiences to international audiences in environments specifically tailored to their needs.

Experiences include:

  • Superior English-language and professional-content instruction
  • A wide variety of support services, including housing and organized cultural activities, to foster international students’ adjustment to and competence in participating in American life.

ECI serves the University of California, Irvine by promoting the internationalization of the campus and providing language support services to the university community.