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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.

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LANGUAGE PLUS BUSINESS (4-WEEK BUSINESS ENGLISH)
Study and report on specific companies, industries, and brands that you choose. Enjoy the opportunities to participate orally while exploring management types, advertising and presentation skills, business etiquette and customs, and business ethics. 20 to 26 hours of instruction per week.

Number of hours per week: 20 hours per week
Number of classes per week: 15 classes per week
Average number of weeks per term/level: 4 weeks per term/level
Pre-requisites:
-Classes require a minimum of intermediate English skill level.
-You must have a TOEFL score of 133 (paper-based 450), a TOEFL iBT score of 45, a TOEIC score of 500, or equivalent business experience to enter the program.
-A student visa (F-1) is required for full time study.
Start month(s): January, February, July, August, September
Start dates: Every Monday
Benefit from engaging, interactive classes with a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes real-life language in academic, business, and social contexts. Practice your English and get to know campus life with an American conversation partner. Advance your skills in upper-level elective classes and attend small classes-usually 15 or fewer students.
Price of tuition: $1650.00 USD (United States Dollars)
Costs included in the course price:
-Certification of course participation
-Costs of examination at exam courses
-Extra-curricular activities and excursions
-Free use of self-learning center
-Social services at the school.
-Internet access is provided at almost all locations on campus.
-The Anteater Recreational Center is equipped with fitness labs, basketball courts, tennis courts, aquatics plaza, hockey rink, track, and rock wall.
-The new Student Center provides students with study and television lounges, a variety of restaurants, and a pub.
Others costs included in the course price:
UC Irvine provides a variety of facilities accommodating students’ needs including, the Anteater Recreational Center, Student Center, Student Health Center, libraries, study centers, and computer labs.
Registration/enrollment fee: $150.00 USD (United States Dollars). This fee is non-fundable.
Cost of books per term/level: The cost of books is between $0.00 USD to $30.00 per term.

4-WEEK CONVERSATION & CULTURE
Learn to speak English with confidence. Understand American culture as the focus of your listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Study at your appropriate level of proficiency determined by a placement test at the beginning of the program. Earn a certificate of completion. 20 to 26 hours per week.

Number of hours per week: 20 hours per week
Number of classes per week: 19 classes per week
Average number of weeks per term/level: 4 weeks per term/level
Pre-requisites: A student visa (F-1) is required for full time study.
Start month(s): January, February, July, August, September
Start dates: Every Monday
Benefit from engaging, interactive classes with a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes real-life language in academic, business, and social contexts. Practice your English and get to know campus life with an American conversation partner. Advance your skills in upper-level elective classes and attend small classes-usually 15 or fewer students.
Price of tuition per week: $1650.00 USD (United States Dollars)
Discounts for long stays? No
Costs included in the course price:
-Certification of course participation
-Costs of examination at exam courses
-Extracurricular activities and excursions
-Free use of self-learning center
-Social services at the school.
-Internet access is provided at almost all locations on campus.
-The Anteater Recreational Center is equipped with fitness labs, basketball courts, tennis courts, aquatics plaza, hockey rink, track, and rock wall.
-The new Student Center provides students with study and television lounges, a variety of restaurants, and a pub.
Others costs included in the course price:
UC Irvine provides a variety of facilities accommodating students’ needs including, the Anteater Recreational Center, Student Center, Student Health Center, libraries, study centers, and computer labs.
Registration/enrolment fee: $150.00 USD (United States Dollars). This fee is non-fundable.
Cost of books per term/level: The cost of books is between $0.00 to $30.00 per term.

10-WEEK INTENSIVE ESL
Practice your English in a serious, yet fun, environment. Attend small classes usually with 15 students or less. Prepare to score higher on the TOEFL and/or TOEIC. Choose elective courses such as idioms, pronunciation, vocabulary building, film, advanced grammar, and business English. 21 to 23 hours per week.

Number of hours per week: 21 hours per week
Number of classes per week: 15 classes per week
Average number of weeks per term/level: 10 weeks per term/level
Pre-requisites: None
Start month(s): January, April, June, September, October
Start dates: Every Monday
Benefit from engaging, interactive classes with a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes real-life language in academic, business, and social contexts. Practice your English and get to know campus life with an American conversation partner. Advance your skills in upper-level elective classes and attend small classes-usually 15 or fewer students.
Price of tuition: $3050.00 USD (United States Dollars)
Discounts for long stays? No
-Costs included in the course price:
-Certification of course participation
-Costs of examination at exam courses
-Extracurricular activities and excursions
-Free use of self-learning center
-Social services at the school.
-Internet access is provided at almost all locations on campus.
-The Anteater Recreational Center is equipped with fitness labs, basketball courts, tennis courts, aquatics plaza, hockey rink, track, and rock wall.
-The new Student Center provides students with study and television lounges, a variety of restaurants, and a pub.
Others costs included in the course price:
UC Irvine provides a variety of facilities accommodating students’ needs including, the Anteater Recreational Center, Student Center, Student Health Center, libraries, study centers, and computer labs.
Registration/enrollment fee: $150.00 USD (United States Dollars). This fee is non-fundable.
Cost of books per term/level: The cost of books is about $150.00 to $200.00 per term.

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