Language course in California

Looking for that perfect language course in California? International Education Programs at University of California, Riverside offers numerous language programs for international students. Whether you are interested in improving your Foreign Language English skills in an immersion program or prepare to study at an American university, IEP offers the perfect program tailored to your interests and travel schedule. More than 50,000 students from over 100 different countries have participated in UCR Extension programs, like Intensive English, Global Business Management, English for International Business and Conversation and American Culture. Courses are offered in 2-, 3-, 4-, 6- and 10-week formats to accommodate the schedules of students and professionals.

English is becoming increasingly important for students who want to be
competitive in the global marketplace. One way to improve your skills in
English is to take a language course. In California, the University of
California, Riverside, has a long history of helping international students
meet their English language needs. Through our International Education
programs office, students can take our intensive English program.

Our intensive English program is divided into six levels, from beginning to
advanced. At each level, students take four skills classes: grammar,
reading, writing, and oral skills development and lectures by the best esl teachers in the world. Students also have access to
our computer lab where they can practice all of their skills using
interactive software. Students at the advanced levels, 500 and 600, also
have the option of taking a class on the main campus of the university at no
extra charge. If you are looking for a language course in California that
can help you achieve your career goals, we hope you will consider UCR.

Intensive English programs in America

Intensive English program is part of our Language course in California for foreign students preparing to enter an American college or university, for professionals or for individuals 15 years or older who wish to improve their English ability. Students in the advanced levels (500/600) may take one Extension class or campus class at no additional cost. Year-round programs offered in 10-week, 6-week and 4-week sessions. Students attend 24+ hours of English classes per week. Placement in six levels, beginning to advanced. Small classes (average 14 students per class) with students from more than 35 countries. . . . . . . . .

Private or group conversational partner at no additional cost. (10-Week session)

UCR class (for credit) with American students at no extra charge to students at advanced levels in 10-week session of the Intensive English Program. (Language course in California and Extension classes available year-round; degree classes available in fall, winter and spring only.) with above average IEP staff

Undergraduate, transferable University of California credit given for advanced and professional levels. (10-Week session)

Institutional TOEFL & TOEIC exams offered every quarter.

ELECTIVES

Academic: Academic Skills Advanced Vocabulary Introduction to Computers Public Speaking GRE/GMAT Preparation

Conversation and Culture: Language course in America American Idioms Conversation and Culture Creative Writing English Through Drama English Through Film Pronunciation/Accent Improvement Student Newspaper Oral Skills Development English Through Music Global Issues

	Length:	10-, 6- and 4-week
	Hours per week:	24
	Total class hours per session:	240+ (10-week) 144+ (6-week) 96+ (4-week)
	Levels:	6, Beginning to Advanced
	Days per week:	5
	Average class size:	14
	When is it offered?	10-week program: Year-round 6-week program: June, July 4-week program: January, April, August, October
	Required proficiency:	None
	Minimum Age:	15

“Taking the Intensive English Program was an unforgettable experience. The program, which has excellent teachers and academic curriculum, allowed me to learn not only the English language, but also about different cultures from all over the world.” — María José Gasparini Argentina

"I had intensive summer classes at the University of California, Riverside. It was my first time in the U.S.A. The classes which I had in the University helped me to improve my English as well as to learn many things about American culture. I learned not only about American culture but also about other cultures such as Korean, Vietnamese, Romanian, etc. And the people here are very nice.” —Ieva Lube Latvia