Language Course in California

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.
 
There are a wide variety of additional services available to students in each language course. In America, Southern California is considered a premier tourist destination. One of the services we provide is a Cultural Activities office, which arranges special events for our students including trips to interesting and exciting places in Southern California. Located one hour east of Los Angeles, one hour from Disneyland, 40 minutes from Palm Springs, and a short drive from some of the prettiest beaches in California, Riverside provides an ideal base for exploring Southern California.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)