ESL School at the University of California, USA

University Of California, Irvine:
As the continuing education arm of the University of Califonia located on the sunny hills of California, Irvine has embraced thousands of students coming from around the world to enjoy our English language programs. In the classroom, you will experience serious English language study and a variety of enjoyable and successful teaching methodologies.

By choosing to study at a world renowned university, you will gain the expertise in English, teaching, business, IT, and/or engineering technologies that will help you achieve your professional goals. You’ll also experience a dynamic U.S. business culture in one of the most beautiful, vibrant regions in southern California. The University of California, Irvine is the perfect destination for you to study, live, and play in.

Recognized for its superior academic programs and major research accomplishments, UC Irvine has been named one of the top ten public universities in the nation by a U.S. News and World Report survey. In the same survey, UC Irvine was also ranked in the top 50 among all of the country’s universities–both public and private— for its undergraduate and graduate programs.

The mission of English & Certificates for Internationals is to offer life-enriching academic, professional, and cultural experiences to international audiences in environments specifically tailored to their needs. These experiences include superior English-language and professional-content instruction 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.

UC Irvine Extension draws upon the considerable talents and resources of the university with courses and programs primarily for degreed professionals. Among these are certificate programs, which present a wide variety of educational opportunities for students and professionals from around the world. These certificate programs are designed to help you expand your professional knowledge, enhance your career potential, make a career change, or obtain needed practical training to achieve success in today's competitive global business environment.

Intensive ESL Program; General English Lessons; Business English Courses; English Conversation and Culture Classes.

Our highly qualified instructors have graduate degrees in TESL or a related field, years of international experience, and lots of enthusiasm for their students. They have carefully designed a curriculum that meets the academic needs of each program.

Our options for accommodation are all located within reach of the campus. Students can choose from:
- University Apartments
- Campus Dormitories
- Homestay
- Local hotels or motels

Irvine, one of the safest cities in the nation, enjoys a Mediterranean climate and is in the heart of the OC (Orange County). As part of a bustling cosmopolitan area of 2.9 million people, Irvine is home to some of the nation's most dynamic growth industry centers, as well as many of the world's largest corporations. Hundreds of financial, educational, and entertainment firms, most of which conduct business internationally, offer you abundant career-related opportunities.

Situated on the scenic coastal hills of Southern California, Irvine, with a population of 171,900, is internationally recognized as a model masterplanned community. Come and enjoy a wealth of cultural and recreational activities. Attractions such as spectacular beach resorts (world renowned Laguna and Newport Beach), Spanish missions, desert and mountain recreational activities, and amusement parks like Disneyland complete the local experience. Los Angeles and San Diego are also within easy reach and offer a full range of cultural opportunities from film, sports, arts, theater, music and more...