- UC Irvine has been ranked as one of nation's best public universities by the US News & World Report - Students can enjoy mild climate of Irvine, located in Southern California. - Classes continue outside of academic settings in a more international and culturally diverse environment.
Top Native Language by Center
Total students number 493 Saudi Arabia 39%, China 18%, Japan 13%, Kuwait 9%, 8%, Taiwan, Korea 5%, Quattrocchi tar3%, Turkey 2%, Brazil1%, Thailand 1%
Conditional Admission
With school's permission, students with certain English levels can take courses offered at UC Irvine and be acknowledged for taking college credit.
UC Irvine ExtensionAbout the
The Mission of International Programs (IP), a department of University Extension of UC Irvine, is to offer life-enriching academic, professional, and cultural experiences to international audiences in environments specifically tailored to their needs. Experiences include superior English-language and professional-content instruction, comprehensive preparation for successful undergraduate and graduate studies, and a wide variety of support services, including housing and organized cultural activities, to foster international students’ adjustment to and competence in participating in American life. IP's accreditation member, AAIEP promotes and supports ethical and professional standards for intensive English programs in the U.S. since 1986. Fully-accredited program prepares you to understand and use English in a variety of academic, professional, and personal situations. UC Irvine is a public research university and fifth largest UC campus. In a safe and beautiful town of Irvine in Southern California, students can enjoy life outside of class by visiting numerous area attractions near Los Angeles and San Diego.
University of California Irvine Extension (UCI)About the
UC Irvine is a public research university located in Irvine, California. UCI is the fifth largest UC campus, with over 28,000 students, 1,100 faculty members and 9,000 staff. UCI was one of three new UC campuses established in the 1960s to accommodate growing enrollments across the UC system. UC Irvine offers 80 undergraduate degrees and 98 graduate and professional degrees. The university is designated as having very high research activity in the Carnegie Classification of Institutes of Higher Education, and in 2009 had $325.49 million in research and development expenditures according to the National Science Foundation. The university also administers the UC Irvine Medical Center, a large teaching hospital; the UC Irvine Health Sciences system in the City of Orange; the UCI Arboretum; and a portion of the University of California Natural Reserve system. Irvine has a noteworthy sports sectors. The UC Irvine Anteaters compete in 18 men's and women's sports in the NCAA division. Since 1969, the university has won 28 national team championships in nine different sports and has had 63 individual national champions. UCI's history as part of a preplanned suburban community, combined with the tendency for some students to go home on the weekends, gives Irvine a reputation as a quieter college town or a commuter school. However, there are a number of opportunities for vibrant and exciting social outings, as long as students take the initiative and have access to an automobile. In fact, most of the students live on or around campus. There are also many storied traditions at UCI, which have helped the young university develop a strong sense of campus spirit and personality.
Focus of Study: Prepare for university-level study, career advancement, or for the accomplishment of personal goals in UCI's fully-accredited, academically-oriented 10-Week Intensive English as a Second Language Program.
Goals and Benefit: -Study in a well-respected English language program located on the campus of a major American university -Learn with dedicated, highly-trained teachers with an average of 16 years of teaching experience who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of student achievement -Attend small classes–usually 15 or fewer students -Benefit from engaging, interactive classes with a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes authentic language use in academic, business, and social contexts -Prepare for success of future career or in studies at an American college or university. Knowledgeable advisors are available to help students with the transition to college or university -Advance skills in upper-level elective classes, including idioms, American pronunciation, American film, business English, advanced vocabulary, and advanced grammar -Practice English and learn about campus life with a UCI undergrad friend through The Communication Club -Prepare to score higher on the TOEFL and IELTS tests
Curriculum : English for Academic Purposes courses provide language instruction for students who wants to increase their English level in a short amount of time with maximum profits. Classes are held 23 hours per week, with 15 students in each class, in seven different levels. The minimum age for the program is 18. Program includes curriculum of Grammar and Writing, Reading and Vocabulary, Speaking and Listening and other elective courses.
Classroom Hour : Grammar and Writing, Reading and Vocabulary, Speaking and Listening classes are held for students of level between 1 and 5, 23 hours per week. Reading and Writing, Speaking and Listening and one elective/UC Irvine Extension courses are held for students at level 6 and 7, 21 to 22 hours per week.
Focus of Study: Prepare for university-level study, career advancement, or for the accomplishment of personal goals in UCI's fully-accredited, academically-oriented 10-Week Intensive English as a Second Language Program.
Goals and Benefit: -Study in a well-respected English language program located on the campus of a major American university -Learn with dedicated, highly-trained teachers with an average of 16 years of teaching experience who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of student achievement -Attend small classes–usually 15 or fewer students -Benefit from engaging, interactive classes with a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes authentic language use in academic, business, and social contexts -Prepare for success of future career or in studies at an American college or university. Knowledgeable advisors are available to help students with the transition to college or university -Advance skills in upper-level elective classes, including idioms, American pronunciation, American film, business English, advanced vocabulary, and advanced grammar -Practice English and learn about campus life with a UCI undergrad friend through The Communication Club -Prepare to score higher on the TOEFL and IELTS tests
Curriculum : English for Academic Purposes courses provide language instruction for students who wants to increase their English level in a short amount of time with maximum profits. Classes are held 23 hours per week, with 15 students in each class, in seven different levels. The minimum age for the program is 18. Program includes curriculum of Grammar and Writing, Reading and Vocabulary, Speaking and Listening and other elective courses.
Classroom Hour : Grammar and Writing, Reading and Vocabulary, Speaking and Listening classes are held for students of level between 1 and 5, 23 hours per week. Reading and Writing, Speaking and Listening and one elective/UC Irvine Extension courses are held for students at level 6 and 7, 21 to 22 hours per week.
Focus of Study : ACPs are specialized post-graduate programs that balance theory and practice with an emphasis on real-world experience. In these dynamic 3-month programs taught by instructors with extensive experience in their fields, you will learn the most current trends in your industry and how to immediately apply your new knowledge to quickly advance your careers. Our ACPs offer the opportunity to enroll in a 3-month unpaid internship and can provide a pathway to become eligible for a one-year work experience in the U.S. with Optional Practical Training (OPT). We welcome you to explore the following certificate options to decide which program best coincides with your professional aspirations:
- ACP Business Administration
- ACP Business of Esports **NEW IN 2020
- ACP Creativity & Product Development **NEW IN 2020
- ACP Data Science & Predictive Analytics for Business Professionals
- ACP Digital Marketing & Communications
- ACP Global Human Resources Management
- ACP Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
- ACP International Business Operations & Management
- ACP International Finance
- ACP International Tourism & Hotel Management
- ACP Meeting & Event Planner **NEW IN 2020
- ACP Project Management
- ACP Strategic Communication Management **NEW IN 2020
- ACP Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Focus of Study : ACPs are specialized post-graduate programs that balance theory and practice with an emphasis on real-world experience. In these dynamic 3-month programs taught by instructors with extensive experience in their fields, you will learn the most current trends in your industry and how to immediately apply your new knowledge to quickly advance your careers. Our ACPs offer the opportunity to enroll in a 3-month unpaid internship and can provide a pathway to become eligible for a one-year work experience in the U.S. with Optional Practical Training (OPT). We welcome you to explore the following certificate options to decide which program best coincides with your professional aspirations:
- ACP Business Administration
- ACP Business of Esports **NEW IN 2020
- ACP Creativity & Product Development **NEW IN 2020
- ACP Data Science & Predictive Analytics for Business Professionals
- ACP Digital Marketing & Communications
- ACP Global Human Resources Management
- ACP Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship
- ACP International Business Operations & Management
- ACP International Finance
- ACP International Tourism & Hotel Management
- ACP Meeting & Event Planner **NEW IN 2020
- ACP Project Management
- ACP Strategic Communication Management **NEW IN 2020
- ACP Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Evidence of a university degree and/or substantial academic or professional experience
- Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
> English proficiency tests accepted 71 iBT TOEFL, 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section, 685 TOEIC, 6.0 IELTS, B2 CEFR or ISE, 3.5 iTEP, 50 Pearson Academic, Advanced Cambridge, EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”, GEPT “High-Intermediate”
> Completion of English language school UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5, Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate, FLS International: Level 16, ELS Language Centers: Level 112,
> University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
- Students must be at least 18 years of age or older
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Fees
School's Admin fee
Tuition
10 Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
(USD)$ 7,900 / Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Our TEFL Certificate Program thoughtfully combines current trends in language teaching pedagogy with traditional best practices in the language teaching field. Whether your aim is to teach adults, children, or both, our program content carefully addresses these unique audiences. This is a full-time, daytime program.
Benefits
Choose from a 3-month program of TEFL coursework or a 6-month program of TEFL coursework plus TEFL internship
Learn best practices of various current and traditional methodologies from distinguished teacher-trainers
Study together with native-English speakers in integrated classes
Attend local and/or regional professional CATESOL conferences to explore the most recent trends and developments
Further your career as an English teacher while networking with professionals in the TESL/TEFL field
Observe teachers in American ESL classrooms and then plan and conduct a lesson at an American school
Practice your teaching skills in a classroom setting
Develop the skills you need to succeed in further post-graduate studies in TEFL and related fields
Gain a competitive edge in the global English teaching job market with opportunities for TEFL internships within our own industry-leading ESL programs
Our TEFL Certificate Program thoughtfully combines current trends in language teaching pedagogy with traditional best practices in the language teaching field. Whether your aim is to teach adults, children, or both, our program content carefully addresses these unique audiences. This is a full-time, daytime program.
Benefits
Choose from a 3-month program of TEFL coursework or a 6-month program of TEFL coursework plus TEFL internship
Learn best practices of various current and traditional methodologies from distinguished teacher-trainers
Study together with native-English speakers in integrated classes
Attend local and/or regional professional CATESOL conferences to explore the most recent trends and developments
Further your career as an English teacher while networking with professionals in the TESL/TEFL field
Observe teachers in American ESL classrooms and then plan and conduct a lesson at an American school
Practice your teaching skills in a classroom setting
Develop the skills you need to succeed in further post-graduate studies in TEFL and related fields
Gain a competitive edge in the global English teaching job market with opportunities for TEFL internships within our own industry-leading ESL programs
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Fees
School's Admin fee
(USD)$ 200
Tuition
10 Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
(USD)$ 7,900 / Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
University Apartments Benefits -Close proximity to campus (one mile walking distance up to 5 mile bus ride)-Share with 3 other international students of same gender-Live in a fully-furnished apartment; includes bed linens, towels and kitchen cookware-Wireless internet, local phone, cable TV and DVD player are provided-Prepare meals or purchase meals at campus cafeteria-Access to pool and jacuzzi (some apartments also include basketball, tennis and volleyball courts)-Bus passes for the ASUCI Student Shuttle and Orange County Transit Authority are available for purchase
Campus Dormitory Benefits -Distance to classrooms is 1 mile (approximately 10-15 minute walk)-Share group style housing in co-ed building with same gender bedroom-Live in fully-furnished dormitory; includes bed linens, towels and kitchen cookware-Access to internet in dorm room and Cable TV/DVD player in common room-Prepare your own meals or purchase meals at campus cafeteria-Access to basketball and volleyball courts-Bus passes for the ASUCI Student Shuttle and Orange County Transit Authority are available for purchase
Homestay Benefits -Live with local families-Learn about American culture while developing lasting friendships-Practice English skills daily in a family environment-Private furnished room with internet access-Experience American families of a variety of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups
Surrounding Area
Safe and beautiful Irvine is one of the first and largest master-planned communities, Irvine enjoys a Mediterranean climate in a safe, clean, and family-oriented environment in the heart of The OC (Orange County). The city is home to some of the nation's most dynamic growth industry centers and many of the world's largest corporations, Irvine offers abundant career-related opportunities
Facilities
Basketball courts, cafeteria, computer center, fitness center, gymnasium, language technology center, library, music practice room, Racquetball/Squash courts, Recreational park, running track, snack bar, soccer field, swimming pool, tennis court, wheelchair accessible
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Questions
기숙사문의
By 채자현 [2015-05-11 12:17:34]
Q. UCI의 경우 기숙사에서 생활하게 되는경우 방은 어떻게 쓰게 되는지, 비용은 어떻게 되는지, 중간에 수업이 없는기간에도 계속 이용할 수 있는지 문의드립니다.
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