Study English in California

Intensive English Language Center, California:
Are you looking for a place to study English, learn about American Culture, prepare for an American University, access the sights and sounds of California, prepare for the TOEFL or GMAT exam, be safe within a smaller community? And most importantly, learn to speak American English fluently while having a good time? Then the Intensive English Language Center at CSUB is the place for you! The Intensive English Language Center (IELC), located on the campus of California State University, Bakersfield, Kern County in central California is an intensive American English language program designed to prepare undergraduate and graduate students for successful academic study in the United States. The non-credit program offers courses in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, including pronunciation. In addition, classes are also offered in grammar, American Culture, vocabulary, academic study skills, including TOEFL preparation. I-20's are issued for study in the program.

California State University, Bakersfield is one of 23 campuses in the California State University system, the largest university system in the world. With a student population of 7,900, CSUB offers small classes, providing quality instruction and individual attention to student interests and needs. The faculty of CSUB is recognized as one of the best in the nation. The small and friendly campus is one of the safest campuses in California.

The university offers 37 Baccalaureate degrees, including business administration, accounting, child development, nursing, and a strong pre-engineering program. Twenty-three Master's degree programs are also offered. Undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration are fully accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.

Intensive English Program. We offer courses in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, including pronunciation. Classes are also offered in grammar, American Culture, vocabulary, academic study skills, TOEFL and GMAT preparation. High school graduates with two years of English language study are eligible to apply for the program. Four sessions are offered throughout the year with 23 hours of instruction per week.

Students may participate in the center's homestay program. Living with an American host family allows the students to practice and improve their English skills quickly while learning about American lifestyles and culture. A limited number of rooms are available in the campus dormitories and off-campus apartments are available within walking distance of the campus. Bakersfield offers quality housing at affordable prices.

Located in central California, Bakersfield is a family-oriented community with a population of 260,000. Surrounded by some of the richest agriculture in the world, Bakersfield is one of the fastest growing communities in the state. Distinguished as an All-America City in 1990, Bakersfield is recognized worldwide. Its lifestyle promotes programs and opportunities for the well-being and safety of its citizens.

The community offers a comfortable lifestyle in an ideal climate--mild winters and warm summers. Bakersfield is conveniently located 2.5 hours from Los Angeles and major Southern California attractions--Disneyland, Universal Studios, and world renown art exhibits. Beaches and major snow skiing resorts are also 2 to 3 hours from the city. Major transportation provides easy access to other noteworthy cities (San Francisco, Monterey, and Las Vegas) in and out of the state.