The Experience of a Lifetime
Join us in sunny Southern California for a culture and language experience. Expand your mind, increase your global awareness, and build a meaningful intercultural understanding. The experience will improve your chances for academic, educational, and professional success, as you become more adept in the English language with a world-minded view.
Program Structure
- Seasonal offering: 2-week, 4-week, and 6-week sessions
- Offered biannually during the months of July/August and January/February
Course Benefits
- Enhance your fluency through engaging, diverse, and culturally-enhanced classes and activities
- Part-time program; does not require F-1 visa
- Specialized business and engineering overlays for group requests
- Optional add-on tours available for groups
Entry Requirements
Entering students will take a placement test to determine their English level.
Minimum Age Requirement for Admission to an On-Campus International Program: You must be at least 16 years of age on the first day of your program to be admitted to one of our on-campus (face-to-face) international programs. Special exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for students who are verified to be turning 16 in the first quarter of their program.
Dates
Summer 2025
2-Week Program
- August 4 - August 15
- August 18 - August 29
- September 2 - September 12
4-Week Program
- August 4 - August 29
- August 18 - September 12
6-Week Program
- August 4 - September 12
Winter 2026
2-Week Program
- January 26 - February 6
- February 9 - February 20
- February 23 - March 6
4-Week Program
- January 26 - February 20
- February 9 - March 6
6-Week Program
- January 26 - March 6
Fees
Tuition
- 2-week program: $1,300 per student
- 4-week program: $2,000 per student
- 6-week program: $3,000 per student
Other Fees
- Application: $200
- Student Services: $120
- Health Insurance: $65 per week
Estimated Total Program Cost
- 2-week program: $3,160 per student
- 4-week program: $5,400 per student
- 6-week program: $7,080 per student
The above costs are an approximation per student of tuition plus living expenses* while on program (including housing, transportation, meals, etc.).
*These costs are provided only as an estimate and may not reflect the real costs of the living expenses at the time of the program.
Accommodation
Housing options in the Riverside area include:
- Local Hotels
- Homestay
- International Village Apartments
For more information please visit our Housing Options page.
Optional Services
- Airport transportation
- Daily Meals
Please contact us for more information on the program and optional services.
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