English Language Schools

The University of California, Riverside, is home to one of the finest language schools in America. Through our International Education Program in Extension, we offer several language courses including Intensive English, Conversational English and English for Business. We have long history of helping international students achieve their educational objectives. Over the past thirty years, more than 50,000 students from over 100 different countries have participated in our language courses and professional development programs.

Years of Experience - English as a Second Language (ESL) and Professional Programs
Offering classes since 1975, International Education Programs (IEP) continually develops its curriculum to provide you with the best learning experience on English course in USA. Each program is constantly tested, evaluated and updated. The success of thousands of our graduated students is the best guarantee of your success.

If you are looking for a quality language course in America, the International Education Program at the University of California, Riverside, offers some of the best in the country. We have year-round English language training programs as well as professional development programs for international visitors.  Our  English language programs range from 10-week intensive, academic programs to 3-week English conversation programs.

Professional and Experienced Teaching Staff
IEP teachers are competent, friendly and dedicated professionals. They have extensive experience in teaching international students, and many of them have lived abroad. They understand different cultures and create an atmosphere in which you learn quickly and comfortably.

Year-Round Programs
Our programs are offered on a year-round basis, so you may choose to begin your studies when it is most convenient for you. The duration varies from two weeks to one year in our regularly scheduled programs. Special programs may be arranged for any length of time for groups with particular interests or time restraints.

Certificate
A University of California Extension certificate is awarded upon successful completion of a program. In addition, transcripts recording academic credit are available for students at the 500/600 levels in the Intensive English Program.

Convenient Modern Facility
IEP's new facilities in the UCR Extension Center offer comfortable air-conditioned classrooms, a large language laboratory, seven computer (Macintosh and IBM) laboratories, two student lounges, conference rooms, an ESL library, a bookstore, food services, and International Residence Center.

Exam Preparation Classes
If you plan to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), TOEIC, GRE or GMAT, you may take an extra class (at an added fee) developed specifically to help you improve your scores. The institutional TOEFL and the TOEIC are offered twice each quarter.

Campus Classes with American Students
Students in the advanced levels of the Intensive English Program, English for International Business, Improving Oral Fluency or University Preparation Program may take UC Riverside and Extension classes in any field such as business, computers, agriculture and arts. (Fall, winter and spring quarters only.)