The Intensive English Program helps students to improve their English quickly to succeed in a U.S. academic setting. Each 8-week session includes:

Students must receive no lower than a C- or 1.7 in all courses and must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 to advance to the next level. Students that receive a C- or 1.7 in any course may be required to repeat the course at the discretion of the director in consultation with instructors. All sessions include quizzes, tests and final exams.... [-]

With ELS Language Experience+ 3, you can work toward improving your English for 3 hours each day. Your classes will focus on the conversation that you can use inside of the classroom, and more importantly, outside in the real world. You also have the opportunity to put your new speaking skills to use with a variety of cultural activities specific to the Center you choose.

You can start any Monday of the year and stay for as few or as many weeks as you like. The program’s 3 levels of instruction – basic, intermediate, and proficient – have a placement test each Monday for students to advance in levels, and a certificate of completion is awarded based on attendance. The choice is yours. Choose ELS Language Experience+ 3.... [-]

Join our live-coached team sessions and learn all essential skills and tools you need to get a head start on app making

SUMMER CODING CAMPS 2017

"Our summer programs are a dose of awesome, team-oriented, live coached app-making training sessions, where you'll create apps, games and friendships."

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Junior Innovators Course

Computational Thinking//Programming//Innovative Thinking

Junior Tekkies acquire essential tools for gaming and app creation. Junior Innovators graduate their first year having designed, developed and launched their first apps and games.... [-]

Vocation English courses are front-loaded studies in which the student completes courses prior to the career-oriented vocational programs at this College. Vocational English courses focus on the development of the communication and job search skills necessary for employment in the healthcare field in the United States. Topics include health professions in the United States, career pathways, communication with patients and co-workers, health care systems, current critical health issues, and intercultural communication skills.

The participant will practice the skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. We will use activities based on day-to-day healthcare situations, readings related to health care and cases studies from different health professions. The communicative approach of the courses is based on an individual pair, and group task and projects. Each class session will include problem-solving and critical thinking activities in which you will work both individually and collaborate with classmates.... [-]

Do you dream of being a successful professional drummer? Our Associate of Science in Music Performance (Drums) degree program is designed to quickly develop excellent technique on the drums. You will focus on mastery of grooves and drum beats common in popular styles, unwavering tempo, accurate sight-reading, and perfect pocket, enabling you to excel as a pro drummer in a variety of musical contexts.

By taking the drum throne as the primary timekeeper for our various ensembles, you’ll gain the skills and experience to accept nearly any gig or recording session with confidence. Through extensive drumset technique courses and personalized private lessons, you will achieve a highly nuanced sense of time and feel. Our talented faculty mentors who have deep experience in the music industry will help you develop the perfect approach to performing in popular music styles such as rock, funk, jazz, blues, Latin, & more. California College of Music is the smartest first step on your journey towards becoming a highly sought-after professional drummer.... [-]

By using a communicative, student-centered approach, IH San Diego provides its students with a stimulating classroom environment. General English classes focus on integrating the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing with pronunciation, grammar and lexical components. The overall emphasis is on building confidence and improving fluency.

• Semi-Intensive 15 lessons/clock hours per week The Semi-Intensive Program allows students to take Core classes in the morning. Periods B , C & D • Intensive 20 lessons/clock hours per week The Intensive Program is the most popular program at IH San Diego as it allows students to take both Core and Communication Skills classes in the morning. Periods A, B, C & D • Intensive Plus 30 lessons/clock hours per week (Only offered to U.S. residents or individuals on non-immigrant visas that allow full-time study) Students enrolled in this program may take a combination of Communication Skills, Core & Elective classes. Periods A, B, C, D, E & F... [-]

M - F 9:00 a.m. - 12:36 p.m

The objective of the ESL Beginning Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar (RVG) course is to develop fundamental reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar skills. This course will introduce students to reading comprehension exercises and develop basic writing skills. This course is also intended to increase student vocabulary and develop recognition of grammar structures. This course will introduce and develop student abilities to demonstrate beginning ESL skills necessary for progression through the ESL program at ACE.

The objective of the ESL Beginning Listening, Speaking, Conversation (LSC) course is to develop and employ fundamental listening, speaking, pronunciation skills for enhancing and demonstrating communicative abilities in English. This course is designed for students to interact with various topics, using expressions, vocabulary, pronunciation techniques, and proper grammar in speaking as well as developing the ability to listen for information.... [-]

The Commercial Certification Course - Single Engine is for those students who require commercial pilot privileges in single engine aircraft only.

Applicant will receive 120 hours of flight training as follows; (Dual 40 hrs. non-complex, Dual 10 hrs. complex, Solo 5 hrs. complex. Solo 65 hrs. non-complex and 65 hours of classroom instruction (Directed Study 35 - Ground Instruction 30).

Ground school instruction includes preflight preparation and procedures; complex aircraft procedures; complex aircraft systems; advanced multi-engine aerodynamics; airplane performance limitations; Federal Aviation Regulations; stall awareness; aeronautical charts and publications; radio aids to VFR navigation; meteorology and weather data services; national airspace system; radio communications; air traffic control; aero medical factors; commercial operations; passenger and freight loading; night maneuvers; and ground operations.... [-]

Noncredit ESL classes are designed for adults in the community who want to improve their English to survive in an English-speaking community, to get or keep a job, or to prepare for academic courses. Day, evening and Saturday classes are available for beginning to low-intermediate proficiency levels on both the Kentfield and Indian Valley campuses as well as in San Rafael and Novato. Students must take a noncredit assessment test before registering. These classes are free. For more information call: (415)485-9642.

Credit ESL classes are offered for college credit to students at intermediate to advanced proficiency levels. Classes at each level focus on grammar, speaking/listening, reading/vocabulary or writing. Early registration is strongly advised. To enroll in credit ESL classes, students must take a College of Marin ESL Student Success Workshop that includes placement testing, counseling and orientation before enrolling in classes. Students may call the ESL Office or the Counseling Office to sign up for a workshop. For more information, call (415)485-9642.... [-]

Practice English and experience American business culture by spending time at a U.S. company. The Career Preparation Activity places you with a host company.

The Career Preparation Activity is an unpaid host company placement in a U.S company. Students must maintain full-time study at Stafford House during their time with the host company. Host company placement is up to 15 hours per week and can last from 8-48 weeks.

Join the premier California flight school that fully prepares you for airline hire worldwide for one fixed price! Guaranteed completion without paying more, Aviation English Course included. PPL+IR+CMEL+ Jet Transition Course flying a Cessna Citation Jet - minimum 250 hours upon completion. 6-8 Month Courses 12-14 Month Courses with EASA ATPL Theory

In 600 hours, International Culinary Center’s Professional Culinary Arts program takes you from basic knife skills through training on every station on the line, providing you with real-world knowledge that will support you in any field of the culinary industry. ICC’s award-winning Culinary Arts program, created by legendary deans Jacques Pépin, André Soltner and Alain Sailhac, instills the building blocks of fine cook­ing in an intensive 6-14 month comprehensive program, combining hands-on instruction and theory into one. Plus, you’ll graduate ready to work with professional kitchen experience through a 200-hour paid externship*.

Interested in expanding your education beyond the kitchen? ICC offers a unique Farm-to-Table extension of the Professional Culinary Arts program that brings students directly to the beginning of the food chain through field trips and seminars with leading agriculture specialists. In collaboration with ICC graduate Dan Barber, students in New York will complete the program with a once-in-a-lifetime Farm Powered KitchenTM trip to Barber’s Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Students in California will experience food production, distribution, and sustainability first hand through a week of field trips to organic farms, ranches, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Ferry Building farmer’s market in San Francisco.... [-]

California Language Academy’s Exam Preparation Programs are specifically designed for international students who want to further their education at an American college or university, or for students wanting to advance within their companies or career. We can help you prepare for the TOEFL iBT, IELTS, CAE/FCE and TOEIC or any other English proficiency Exam.

Exam Preparation Programs Highlights

Study Abroad in Spain during the Academic Year for a semester, full academic year or to pursue a degree.

Study abroad in Spain! This program offers participants the opportunity to substantially improve their Spanish while studying abroad in “off the beaten path” La Coruña, Spain. Choose from a variety of subjects and study alongside Spanish students at the Universidade Da Coruña, in La Coruña, Spain during the academic year. We also offer the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree.

The majority of courses, in a variety of fields, are given in the Spanish language. To help prepare students for this, we offer Spanish language classes during the summer for all levels and beginner to upper-intermediate level classes at the beginning of each semester. Students may opt to add an internship to complement their study abroad experience. There are also a select number of courses in limited fields given in English.... [-]

Prices and duration vary, but the most popular choice is Semester Tuition & Double Dorm for US$2800 or 1 year Tuition and Double Dorm for US$4650.

CSA's bottom line goal is to make sure your stay in China goes smoothly. We're there for you as much or as little as needed! As a CSA student, in addition to your course tuition, you'll also receive: