ESL Summer Intensive
To address the challenges of meeting academic requirements for graduation, the ESL department will be offering a summer intensive on campus open to students who have successfully completed beginning level at IAA and incoming new students. This eight-week program will offer a University of California (UC) credited course, skills classes with a focus on academic vocabulary and writing, as well as TOEFL preparation.
ESL Summer Intensive 2012
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June 11-August 3 - 8 WeeksSaturday, Aug 4 - Travel Day
Why take the IAA ESL summer program?
- Eight weeks of total immersion
- For intermediate students, earn one required credit toward graduation and be prepared for advanced classes in the fall.
- Strengthen TOEFL skills, be prepared for the test and increase your chances of improving your score
- Program begins one week after classes end in June
- Opportunity to explore southern California’s cities, museums, galleries, theme parks and great shopping!
How does this program differ from other summer intensives?
***All inclusive:
*Earn UC approved academic credit
*TOEFL instruction and practice
*English immersion-English only pledge
*Structured academic schedule including proctored study hours
*Includes texts and other printed materials
*Quality instruction from IAA ESL instructors
*Price includes meals, housing, activities, transportation during planned activities (* does not include transportation to and from the campus)
How much does the program cost?ESL Program Fees
If you register by:
January 13 - $7500
April 13-$8000
A non-refundable deposit of $1000 will reserve your place in a class until May 1. As of May 1 all fees are due in full.
* Spaces are limited
Courses offered:
2 levels –Beginning and Intermediate + TOEFL Practice
Beginning=Literature + Grammar/Composition + Listening/Speaking-3 classes
Intermediate=World History and Reading/Composition skills- 3 classes 1 full-year unit of history credit
Each class meets 2-3 hours/day, 5 days a week for a total of 8 hours/day
Weekly total of instruction is 40 hours + 12.5 hours of proctored study hall/week
3 Teachers –All IAA full-time faculty + 2 counselors.
- Teachers teach all instruction hours
- Counselors proctor nightly study hall, do nightly dorm check in, and run weekend trips and activities
Daily Schedule:
1-2 PM Proctored Study Hours
8-9:30 PM Proctored Study Hours