- Students who academically suffice Diablo Valley College's criteria but do not meet English requirement can apply to college for conditional admission. - The mission of the intensive English language program at the International Education Center at Diablo Valley College is to facilitate the acquisition of English for non-native speakers, to prepare them both linguistically and culturally for academic studies and success at the college and/or university level. - The International Education Center at Diablo Valley College (IEC) opened in 2000, and since
National Mix
Nationalities of students include Asian, South American ,European and the Mideast. The percentage may vary each month.
Conditional Admission
Students who academically suffice Diablo Valley College's criteria but do not meet English requirement can apply to college for conditional admission. Students who are accepted for condtional admission will take English language program to follow up with their curriculum.
The International Education CenterAbout the
The International Education Center at Diablo Valley College (IEC) opened in 2000, and since then has welcomed students from more than 40 countries. IEC works closely with DVC, and the English language program, homestay and activity programs are carefully planned to prepare international students for successful academic life. Students love the strong connection among faculty, staff and students.Diablo Valley College is located in the heart of the beautiful and exciting San Francisco Bay Area of California - home to some of the world’s top universities (UC Berkeley, Stanford University, San Francisco State University), as well as world-renowned tourist attractions, professional sports teams, shopping and restaurants. DVC’s central location puts it minutes from the wide variety of activities the area offers.
The intensive 8-week program will focus on: Persuasive speaking, Strategies for writing research papers and note taking, Presentation skills, Critical analysis, Pronunciation and fluency, Perfecting grammar, Increasing vocabulary and Maximizing listening comprehension.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
-Enroll early in courses at DVC
-Sit in on classes at DVC
-Meet with DVC advisors before the academic term begins
-Make friends first at IEC. Over 90% of students at IEC go on to DVC.
-Take advantage of a full calendar of fun cultural and social activities
Curriculum :
Whether focusing on studying English to improve academic success, or achieving career goals, IEC''s course of study can help students to reach their goal. IEC offers 6 levels of English courses; students are administered a proficiency test during orientation which determines their course level at IEC. Upon completing Advanced B, students may enter Diablo Valley College without a TOEFL score or IELTS score. Each course is 8 weeks in duration with emphasis on Reading, Writing & Grammar, Listening & Speaking is only offered as a midday course. There's 10 to 15 students in each class.
Classroom Hour :
24 hours per week, course schedule may vary for each level.
The intensive 8-week program will focus on: Persuasive speaking, Strategies for writing research papers and note taking, Presentation skills, Critical analysis, Pronunciation and fluency, Perfecting grammar, Increasing vocabulary and Maximizing listening comprehension.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
-Enroll early in courses at DVC
-Sit in on classes at DVC
-Meet with DVC advisors before the academic term begins
-Make friends first at IEC. Over 90% of students at IEC go on to DVC.
-Take advantage of a full calendar of fun cultural and social activities
Curriculum :
Whether focusing on studying English to improve academic success, or achieving career goals, IEC''s course of study can help students to reach their goal. IEC offers 6 levels of English courses; students are administered a proficiency test during orientation which determines their course level at IEC. Upon completing Advanced B, students may enter Diablo Valley College without a TOEFL score or IELTS score. Each course is 8 weeks in duration with emphasis on Reading, Writing & Grammar, Listening & Speaking is only offered as a midday course. There's 10 to 15 students in each class.
Classroom Hour :
24 hours per week, course schedule may vary for each level.
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
Most IEC students choose to live in a house with a homestay family or in a furnished apartment with other international students near IEC and DVC. Homestay placements are provided by Diablo Valley Homestay and apartment placements are provided by Rexidence Residental Services. Both options provide students with an affordable, safe, and quality living accommodation.
Surrounding Area
Diablo Valley College is located in the heart of the beautiful and exciting San Francisco Bay Area of California - home to some of the world’s top universities (UC Berkeley, Stanford University, San Francisco State University), as well as world-renowned tourist attractions, professional sports teams, shopping and restaurants. DVC’s central location puts it minutes from the wide variety of activities the area offers. Both of DVC's handsomely landscaped locations are a short distance from San Francisco, creating the ideal settings for the premier transfer institution in California.
Facilities
Basketball courts, cafeteria, computer center, fitness center, gymnasium, language technology center, library, running track, snack bar, soccer field, swimming pool, tennis court, wheelchair accessible
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