This program is intended for students and business men of all English levels who are willing to improve their practical English abilities. IEC is focused on Speaking and Listening, but students can also spend time on grammar, reading&comprehension, and writing. IEC also provides opportunities for students to practice with teachers, American students, and teaching assistants. Start dates are flexible for students' schedule. 

interaction with native speakers/ flexible start dates/ observe college classes/ conversation partners and on-campus classes. 

Students will improve fluency, listening comprehension, speech grammars, and pronunciation. In addition students will have speaking (OC) classes 8 hours a week for situation conversation skills in business, travel, and social interaction area. Students will have 23 hours of classes including 8 hours of speaking class,12 hours of fundamental studies (listening, reading, writing, and grammar), and 4 hours of elective classes. Not every class is offered every semester; however students can always have opportunities to select from Business English, TOEFL Preparation, Idioms & Slangs, American Culture, and more. IEC program offers 7 levels of courses ranging from beginners to advanced. According to the results of placement test, students will be placed in challenging speaking class and fundamental studies class. Advisors will help students plan personal schedules and activities according to their levels. Intermediate and advanced students will be allowed to take college classes, and students will enroll in IEC programs for 5 to 20 weeks. Average class size is 14 students. 

the English Academics for Purpose program is designed for students who wish to enroll in undergraduate or graduate programs in American colleges and universities, or for those preparing for TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, GRE exams. The program seeks to help students to make a successful transition to their further academic endeavors. Advantages and goals: Develop academic strategies and techniques, professional college counseling, abundant opportunities to interact with native speakers 

the EAP program provides the same lessons in different levels that range from beginner to advanced. Upon their arrival, students will take an Entrance Exam on areas such as listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar, and be placed into the right level according to their English proficiency. the Program aims to take foreign language students onto a level equivalent to that of native speakers. Every week, students will be given lessons on reading comprehension, writing, grammar structure, listening, speaking and TOEFL preparation for 25 hours. This curriculum will develop specific techniques concerning areas such as GMAT, GRE, essay writing, vocabulary and business administration. The course is provided in 12, 17, 18-week terms. After taking the entrance exam, if certain students perform competent English skills, they will be able to enroll in SDSU's classes at the same time, with no extra charges. Professional counseling agents provide ample support by suggesting different schools, career paths and academic choices. Average class size includes 15 students.

American Family Homestay
Living with an American family will give you an opportunity to practice English and learn about American culture.

 

On-campus Residence Hall
Our on-campus housing fills up quickly and there is no guarantee you will receive a space. Please fill out the application and return it to the ALI Student Life Office as soon as possible.

On-campus Apartments
Living in on-campus apartments are an exciting experience for any new international student. All apartments are fully furnished and include spacious kitchens with basic appliances (fridge, stove, oven, garbage disposal, and microwave).

Short-term Housing
For temporary or long-term housing, you may stay in a hotel or residential hotel. To make a reservation, please visit the hotel's site. On the reservation page, there will be a box for "Comments" or "Special Requests," where you may write that you will be a student at SDSU-ALI and request a discount.

campus bookstore, library, cafeterias, restaurants, SDSU Health Services Center, and campus sports activities and clubs