TESOL in California

If you are interested in studying TESOL in California, then consider International Education Programs (IEP) at University of California, Riverside. IEP’s 1-year TESOL certificate program caters to the special needs of international students and prepares them to teach English to speakers of other languages. TESOL students study conversation, listening, vocabulary, writing, pronunciation, grammar, reading and American culture. In addition, TESOL students participate in a student teaching class where they prepare for and teach a real class.

International students who attend IEP at University of California, Riverside, are happy to learn that Riverside is a vibrant, diverse community, just a couple of hours away from the major cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. In addition, Riverside is an hour away from the mountains, the desert and the ocean. Our students have the opportunity to explore the best that Southern California has to offer. IEP offers weekend and day trips to favorite destinations such as Disneyland, Hollywood, the Grand Canyon and San Diego Zoo.

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 Study Abroad in America 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 for foreigns 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.)