English Language Program

The English language program at the University of California, Riverside, isone the best English programs in California. At UCR we realize that you havemany English programs in California to choose from. Our program is the largest in the University of California system and one of the largest in America.
 
We offer a wide variety of English programs as well as a number of supportservices for our students. Our Cultural Activities office organizes specialevents for students including trips to popular tourist attractions in California.  We also have our own dormitory and can arrange for students to stay with homestay families. We do our best to ensure that your experience studying English in California will be pleasant and rewarding.

The International Education Program at UC Riverside has one of the largest English language schools in California and the largest in the University of California system. In order to be successful, international students need to be able to communicate effectively and with confidence in English.  

In addition to intensive English classes, our English language program offers classes in TOEFL preparation, English for International Business, Improving Oral Fluency and University Preparation. We have offered high-quality English language programs for over 30 years. If you want to learn English in California, we hope you will consider studying at the University of California, Riverside.

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.

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.)