English Language Programs
Being able to communicate in English is a critical skill for anyone seeking to live, work, or succeed professionally in the global community. Choosing to study in the English-language programs at the University of California, Irvine allows you to study in an exquisitely new facility at a Top 10 Public research institution while living in the beautiful Southern California, an hour away from Los Angeles and San Diego, and only minutes away from world famous beaches. At UC Irvine, you will learn from highly-qualified, caring instructors with graduate degrees, international experience, and lots of enthusiasm. Our fully-accredited programs prepare you to understand and use English in a variety of academic, professional, and personal situations. Jump start your success in your academic career at top U.S. schools by studying at UC Irvine!
Prepare for university-level study, career advancement, or for the accomplishment of personal goals in our CEA-accredited, academically oriented 10-Week Intensive English as a Second Language Program.
Develop Skills Vital for Success
- Learn with dedicated, highly-trained, and committed teachers with an average of 16 years of teaching experience
- Benefit from engaging, interactive classes with a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes authentic language use in academic, business, and social contexts
- Advance your skills in upper-level elective classes in topics such as idioms, advanced pronunciation, advanced conversation, business English, advanced vocabulary, advanced grammar, and iBT and IELTS preparation
- Practice your English and learn about campus life with a UCI undergraduate student
- Score higher on the TOEFL and IELTS tests
We also offer Conversation & Culture and Business English courses which you can enroll in just one 4-week session or study for 8 or 12 weeks.