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

Benefits

• 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

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Schedule (90 HOURS)

ESL 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: $1,650 (per 4-week program)

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.