- English language programs for personal or professional development - UC San Diego has ranked 15th internationally in the 2012 Academic Rankings of World Universities. - Certificate programs to prepare for work experience or university studies in the US are available
National Mix
Total students number 692 Saudi 35%, Japan 17.1%, Brazil 11.1%, China 8.8%, S. Korea 8.2%, Kuwait 7.9%, Kazakhstan 1.7%, Taiwan 1.7%, Turkey 1.2%, Chile 1.2%
UCSD Extension, English Language InstituteAbout the
UC San Diego Extension is the professional education and public service division of UC San Diego. Taught by talented instructors, UC San Diego Extension's courses offer the most advanced knowledge and education formats available. Students quickly benefit from immediately applicable information, a wider network of peers, and a more insightful understanding of American culture. Students can enjoy life outside of class while in San Diego as it is located only a car ride away from the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. San Diego is often referred to as America's Finest City due to its superb weather, safety, natural beauty tourist attractions and excellent business and research environment.
University of California, San Diego (UCSD)About the
University of California Sandiego is a public research university located in La jolla, California. The university occupies 2141 acres near the coast of the Pacific Ocean with the main campus resting on approximately 1,152 acres. Established in 1960, UCSD is the seventh oldest of the ten University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling about 22,700 undergraduate and 6,300 graduate students from the United States and around the world. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges, five graduate schools, and two professional medical schools. The university operates four research institutes. UC San Diego is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through excellence in education and research at the undergraduate, graduate, professional school and postdoctoral levels. The campus is committed to community engagement, public service and industry partnerships in order to advance the health and well-being of our region, state, nation and the world. Our academic community of world-renowned faculty, bright students and dedicated staff is characterized by a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation which spans the globe
The program is ideal for participants of all English levels who want an intensive learning experience within a short time frame. This program is offered in both winter and summer and focuses on American culture and conversational fluency.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
-Four weeks long—20 hours of instruction each week-Offered four times per year: January, February, July and August-Highly-qualified and experienced teacherOpen to students of all English-speaking levels-Small class size (12-18) for high interaction among instructors and students-Optional trips to Yosemite National Park, San Francisco, Napa Valley and Los Angeles-Cultural exposure and academic advising for students-UC Davis students as conversation partners both in- and out-of-class-Daily recreational, cultural and social activities with UC Davis student leaders
Curriculum :
The Communication and Culture Program is a comprehensive four-week program with four hours of instruction each day. Students are divided into 12 levels. The core classes are Intercultural Research Project, U.S. Society and Culture, Listening and Pronunciation, and Everyday Expressions and Idioms.This program is for students with a general interest in improving their English fluency, ability to speak and understand everyday spoken American English, and increase their knowledge of American culture. All levels of English proficiency (ELI core levels 99-110) may take this program. Student's English proficiency is determined during the first week of the program (week 0).
Classroom Hour :
Class schedules may vary for each level.
Required Courses: Core classes for fluency and comprehension Everyday speaking and understandingAmerican society and culture Wide variety of elective courses
Elective Courses:(depending on student's English proficiency level): Listening through Music American Music American Film TOEFL/TOEIC Preparation Idioms and Slang Everyday English American Culture American Short Story Vocabulary Development Conversation Reading and Writing Current Events Oral Presentations
The program is ideal for participants of all English levels who want an intensive learning experience within a short time frame. This program is offered in both winter and summer and focuses on American culture and conversational fluency.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
-Four weeks long—20 hours of instruction each week-Offered four times per year: January, February, July and August-Highly-qualified and experienced teacherOpen to students of all English-speaking levels-Small class size (12-18) for high interaction among instructors and students-Optional trips to Yosemite National Park, San Francisco, Napa Valley and Los Angeles-Cultural exposure and academic advising for students-UC Davis students as conversation partners both in- and out-of-class-Daily recreational, cultural and social activities with UC Davis student leaders
Curriculum :
The Communication and Culture Program is a comprehensive four-week program with four hours of instruction each day. Students are divided into 12 levels. The core classes are Intercultural Research Project, U.S. Society and Culture, Listening and Pronunciation, and Everyday Expressions and Idioms.This program is for students with a general interest in improving their English fluency, ability to speak and understand everyday spoken American English, and increase their knowledge of American culture. All levels of English proficiency (ELI core levels 99-110) may take this program. Student's English proficiency is determined during the first week of the program (week 0).
Classroom Hour :
Class schedules may vary for each level.
Required Courses: Core classes for fluency and comprehension Everyday speaking and understandingAmerican society and culture Wide variety of elective courses
Elective Courses:(depending on student's English proficiency level): Listening through Music American Music American Film TOEFL/TOEIC Preparation Idioms and Slang Everyday English American Culture American Short Story Vocabulary Development Conversation Reading and Writing Current Events Oral Presentations
Focus of Study : This program is for serious academic students who want to focus on developing fluency and accuracy in all language skills. Considerable time is spent on grammar, reading, and writing. Intermediate, high-intermediate, and advanced English proficiency may take this program. Student's English proficiency is determined during orientation at the time the student arrives to UC San Diego English Language Institute (ELI).
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Curriculum : Required Courses: Core class focusing on fluency and accuracy in all language skills. Considerable time spent on grammar, reading, and writing.
Two additional elective courses chosen from the following list: Vocabulary Development Writing Development Advanced Listening and Speaking TOEFL Preparation Pronunciation Reading Skills Note: Elective courses are on a space-available basis.
Classroom Hour : Program Schedule: Monday-Friday 20 hours per week Schedule varies depending on level and courses chosen
Focus of Study : This program is for serious academic students who want to focus on developing fluency and accuracy in all language skills. Considerable time is spent on grammar, reading, and writing. Intermediate, high-intermediate, and advanced English proficiency may take this program. Student's English proficiency is determined during orientation at the time the student arrives to UC San Diego English Language Institute (ELI).
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Curriculum : Required Courses: Core class focusing on fluency and accuracy in all language skills. Considerable time spent on grammar, reading, and writing.
Two additional elective courses chosen from the following list: Vocabulary Development Writing Development Advanced Listening and Speaking TOEFL Preparation Pronunciation Reading Skills Note: Elective courses are on a space-available basis.
Classroom Hour : Program Schedule: Monday-Friday 20 hours per week Schedule varies depending on level and courses chosen
Focus of Study : This program focuses on conversation, fluency-building, and American culture topics. Students will have structured lessons in grammar and vocabulary development. Practical interactive classroom lessons are combined with two cultural field trips. Presentations made by guest speakers are also integrated into the curriculum.
Curriculum : All levels of English proficiency may take this program. Student's English proficiency is determined during orientation at the time the student arrives to UC San Diego English Language Institute (ELI).
Classroom Hour : Program Schedule: Monday - Friday20 hours per week Schedule varies depending on English level
Focus of Study : This program focuses on conversation, fluency-building, and American culture topics. Students will have structured lessons in grammar and vocabulary development. Practical interactive classroom lessons are combined with two cultural field trips. Presentations made by guest speakers are also integrated into the curriculum.
Curriculum : All levels of English proficiency may take this program. Student's English proficiency is determined during orientation at the time the student arrives to UC San Diego English Language Institute (ELI).
Classroom Hour : Program Schedule: Monday - Friday20 hours per week Schedule varies depending on English level
The Professional Certificate in Business Management is one of the most popular UC San Diego Extension certificate programs. Students choose the 2-quarter or 3-quarter option, with an emphasis in Pre-MBA/Global Commerce, Marketing, Human Resources, or Finance. Students who complete 3 consecutive quarters of successful study qualify to apply for Optional Practical Training.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
These programs are for serious students with at least one to two years of full-time paid professional-level work experience in a business environment. Internships and part-time work will not be counted towards this requirement. Qualified students will learn about U.S. business practices and acquire necessary skills and knowledge for a career in business. The 3-quarter program is the best option for students who would like to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). If you do not have the required university or work experience for this program, please read about our Business Essentials program. Business Management: Two Quarters versus Three QuartersThe Business Management 3-quarter program combines the Business Management 2-quarter program with a 1-quarter specialization in your chosen area of emphasis.During the first quarter, all students take the same classes. Students in the 3-quarter program further develop their skills in the selected area of study during the third quarter. Students choose one of the following emphases: General Business (pre-MBA), Marketing, Finance or Human Resources.Both programs include daytime and evening classes. The daytime classes are specifically designed to meet the needs of international students and cover foundations of general business. During evening classes (primarily in the second and third quarters), participants will be studying alongside American adults.Students who excel in the 2-quarter program may choose to continue for another quarter, but will not receive the cost benefit of originally enrolling in the 3-quarter program.
Curriculum :
Business Management program includes approximately 140 hours of classroom instruction per quarter with 15 students, and 120 hours of internship experience. Interaction with San Diego business professionals and Individual and group projects and presentations will help students to get more hands on experience.
Classroom Hour :
Specific schedules are not yet planned. Classes are held Monday through Friday, and occasionally on Saturdays during daytime and nighttime.
The Professional Certificate in Business Management is one of the most popular UC San Diego Extension certificate programs. Students choose the 2-quarter or 3-quarter option, with an emphasis in Pre-MBA/Global Commerce, Marketing, Human Resources, or Finance. Students who complete 3 consecutive quarters of successful study qualify to apply for Optional Practical Training.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
These programs are for serious students with at least one to two years of full-time paid professional-level work experience in a business environment. Internships and part-time work will not be counted towards this requirement. Qualified students will learn about U.S. business practices and acquire necessary skills and knowledge for a career in business. The 3-quarter program is the best option for students who would like to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). If you do not have the required university or work experience for this program, please read about our Business Essentials program. Business Management: Two Quarters versus Three QuartersThe Business Management 3-quarter program combines the Business Management 2-quarter program with a 1-quarter specialization in your chosen area of emphasis.During the first quarter, all students take the same classes. Students in the 3-quarter program further develop their skills in the selected area of study during the third quarter. Students choose one of the following emphases: General Business (pre-MBA), Marketing, Finance or Human Resources.Both programs include daytime and evening classes. The daytime classes are specifically designed to meet the needs of international students and cover foundations of general business. During evening classes (primarily in the second and third quarters), participants will be studying alongside American adults.Students who excel in the 2-quarter program may choose to continue for another quarter, but will not receive the cost benefit of originally enrolling in the 3-quarter program.
Curriculum :
Business Management program includes approximately 140 hours of classroom instruction per quarter with 15 students, and 120 hours of internship experience. Interaction with San Diego business professionals and Individual and group projects and presentations will help students to get more hands on experience.
Classroom Hour :
Specific schedules are not yet planned. Classes are held Monday through Friday, and occasionally on Saturdays during daytime and nighttime.
Your official university transcripts in English indicating a strong academic history; include a grading key.
You must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree OR have four years of professional, full-time, work experience.
If you have pursued graduate-level coursework or degrees, you must include those transcripts as well.
One year of full-time, post-university, professional work experience, if also applying with a degree.
No degree required if the applicant has four years of full-time work experience.
Dated and signed letter of recommendation on academic or company letterhead from a professor or supervisor attesting to your experience and ability to excel in the relevant field
Résumé or curriculum vitae (CV)
A one-page statement explaining your qualifications and motivation for taking the program
A spoken language phone screening may be required. This can be conducted in person if you are already in San Diego; otherwise, it will be done by phone or Skype.
The Business Essentials program provides students with a comprehensive overview of U.S. management practices and skills. Designed to provide a comfortable learning environment for international participants with limited work experience, the program presents opportunities for students to compare and contrast business practices around the globe. If students stay for 3 quarters, they will be in class with American students during their second or third quarter.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
This full-time program is designed for pre-professionals who have little to no work experience, and who wish to obtain a basic introduction to American business practices. Effective January 2013, students must also be 21 years-old or older. After three consecutive quarters of study students are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training.
Curriculum :
Classes are held approximately 100 hours of classroom instruction per quarter, 15 students per class, with a 48-hour internship at UC San Diego. Courses include Introduction to Business, Team Building and Decision Making, Human Resources and Planning, Cross Cultural Negotiation and Business Communication and others.
Classroom Hour :
Specific schedules are not yet planned. Classes are held Monday through Friday, and occasionally on Saturdays during daytime and nighttime.
The Business Essentials program provides students with a comprehensive overview of U.S. management practices and skills. Designed to provide a comfortable learning environment for international participants with limited work experience, the program presents opportunities for students to compare and contrast business practices around the globe. If students stay for 3 quarters, they will be in class with American students during their second or third quarter.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
This full-time program is designed for pre-professionals who have little to no work experience, and who wish to obtain a basic introduction to American business practices. Effective January 2013, students must also be 21 years-old or older. After three consecutive quarters of study students are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training.
Curriculum :
Classes are held approximately 100 hours of classroom instruction per quarter, 15 students per class, with a 48-hour internship at UC San Diego. Courses include Introduction to Business, Team Building and Decision Making, Human Resources and Planning, Cross Cultural Negotiation and Business Communication and others.
Classroom Hour :
Specific schedules are not yet planned. Classes are held Monday through Friday, and occasionally on Saturdays during daytime and nighttime.
Focus of Study : Participants who would like to focus on the development of effective classroom teaching skills and modern English language teaching techniques to students in non-English speaking countries and to non-immigrants in U.S. classrooms.
Curriculum : Theories and Methods of Language Teaching and Learning (27 hours) Theory and Methods of Reading Instruction (27 hours) Teaching Writing for Academic and Professional Purposes (27 hours) Best Methods in Teaching Pronunciation and Fluency (27 hours) Best Methods in Teaching Speaking Skills (27 hours) Advanced Analysis of English Sentence Structure-I (27 hours) Best Methods in Teaching Listening Skills (27 hours) TEFL Practicum: Best Methods in Developing and Delivering Lesson Plans (27 hours)
In addition, we offer a variety of one-unit workshops and three-unit elective courses at a reduced fee. Students can choose from several, depending on what is offered each quarter. Some examples are: Advanced Analysis of English Sentence Structure-II (3 units) Oral Presentations for LanguageTeachers (3 units) Grammar and Editing I or II (3 units) Music in the EFL Classroom (1 unit) Games for the EFL Classroom (1 unit) Teaching TOEFL Prep Classes: Paper and Internet (1 unit) Teaching Language Through Art (1 unit)
Admission Requirements: The minimum requirements to be accepted into this program are listed below. We carefully review the background and qualifications of each applicant to ensure that those admitted into the TEFL Certificate program will have a successful experience.(TOEFL iBT 78, IELTS 6.5) * Copy of transcripts in English for the two most recent years of academic studies * A one-page statement explaining why you would like to take any TEFL Certificate program
Focus of Study : Participants who would like to focus on the development of effective classroom teaching skills and modern English language teaching techniques to students in non-English speaking countries and to non-immigrants in U.S. classrooms.
Curriculum : Theories and Methods of Language Teaching and Learning (27 hours) Theory and Methods of Reading Instruction (27 hours) Teaching Writing for Academic and Professional Purposes (27 hours) Best Methods in Teaching Pronunciation and Fluency (27 hours) Best Methods in Teaching Speaking Skills (27 hours) Advanced Analysis of English Sentence Structure-I (27 hours) Best Methods in Teaching Listening Skills (27 hours) TEFL Practicum: Best Methods in Developing and Delivering Lesson Plans (27 hours)
In addition, we offer a variety of one-unit workshops and three-unit elective courses at a reduced fee. Students can choose from several, depending on what is offered each quarter. Some examples are: Advanced Analysis of English Sentence Structure-II (3 units) Oral Presentations for LanguageTeachers (3 units) Grammar and Editing I or II (3 units) Music in the EFL Classroom (1 unit) Games for the EFL Classroom (1 unit) Teaching TOEFL Prep Classes: Paper and Internet (1 unit) Teaching Language Through Art (1 unit)
Admission Requirements: The minimum requirements to be accepted into this program are listed below. We carefully review the background and qualifications of each applicant to ensure that those admitted into the TEFL Certificate program will have a successful experience.(TOEFL iBT 78, IELTS 6.5) * Copy of transcripts in English for the two most recent years of academic studies * A one-page statement explaining why you would like to take any TEFL Certificate program
Focus of Study : This intensive program focuses on the mastery of specific medical vocabulary and idioms, and improvement in the ability to communicate in English in a hospital or clinical setting. Anatomy/physiology knowledge required. High-intermediate and advanced levels of English proficiency may take this program. Student's English proficiency is determined during orientation at the time the student arrives to UC San Diego English Language Institute (ELI). Students who do not have the required English level for this program will take Conversation and Fluency (beginner, low-intermediate, and intermediate levels). This intensive program focuses on the language of medicine in English, both spoken and written.
Additional Admission Requirements: Participants must have previously taken an anatomy/physiology course.
Required Courses: Topics include: U.S. healthcare delivery system The language of patient interaction Human anatomy and physiology Medical history-taking Trauma and emergency care Diagnostic and treatment procedures Development of presentation and medical writing skills UC San Diego is a major center for medical research and development in healthcare. This program features several expert guest speakers from campus and community medical centers and clinics. Visits to hospitals and clinics are prohibited because of patient privacy laws. Therefore, we cannot guarantee visits to hospitals and clinics nor observations of actual medical procedures as part of the Medical English program.
Classroom Hour : Monday - Friday 20 hours per week
Focus of Study : This intensive program focuses on the mastery of specific medical vocabulary and idioms, and improvement in the ability to communicate in English in a hospital or clinical setting. Anatomy/physiology knowledge required. High-intermediate and advanced levels of English proficiency may take this program. Student's English proficiency is determined during orientation at the time the student arrives to UC San Diego English Language Institute (ELI). Students who do not have the required English level for this program will take Conversation and Fluency (beginner, low-intermediate, and intermediate levels). This intensive program focuses on the language of medicine in English, both spoken and written.
Additional Admission Requirements: Participants must have previously taken an anatomy/physiology course.
Required Courses: Topics include: U.S. healthcare delivery system The language of patient interaction Human anatomy and physiology Medical history-taking Trauma and emergency care Diagnostic and treatment procedures Development of presentation and medical writing skills UC San Diego is a major center for medical research and development in healthcare. This program features several expert guest speakers from campus and community medical centers and clinics. Visits to hospitals and clinics are prohibited because of patient privacy laws. Therefore, we cannot guarantee visits to hospitals and clinics nor observations of actual medical procedures as part of the Medical English program.
Classroom Hour : Monday - Friday 20 hours per week
Focus of Study : This program is for students with advanced proficiency in English who have a minimum of 4 - 6 months of previous legal studies or law-related work experience, and who are interested in both improving their English skills while learning about the U.S. legal system. Advanced levels of English proficiency (ELI core levels 108-110) may take this program. Student's English proficiency is determined during the first week of the program (week 0). In the event that the program is canceled due to low enrollments, participants will have the opportunity to enroll in one of our other 10-week English language
Benefit, Goal of this course: Announcing LLM Partnership Students who complete this program with strong grades and references from all ELI instructors may be eligible for conditional admissions to the California Western School of Law and to the University of San Diego (USD).
Additional Admission Requirements: Student must have a language proficiency score of 90 iBT or IELTS 7.5 Students must submit a brief statement to explain previous law-related coursework or work experience, and purpose of taking this program. Students must have 4-6 months of previous legal studies or law-related work experience for admission into this program Curriculum : Note: This program can only be taken one time. Required Courses: Special nine-hour core class providing: an introduction to or a review of the U.S. legal systems trial procedures landmark cases social/cultural trends that affect the lawguest lectures by legal scholars and practicing attorneys readings, vocabulary study, and discussion participant presentations class excursions to a courthouse or other sites related to local law services Required: Grammar or Advanced Vocabulary and Discussion through Film (4 hours)
9 hours of class chosen from a list of elective classes which may include the followign advanced courses: Business Reading and Discussion Conversation Idioms and Slang Academic Writing Reading Skills Discussion through American Music IELTS Reading and Writing Oral Presentations Business Presentation Skills Advanced Vocabulary Vocabulary for Business and Finance Spelling and Punctuation TOEFL Preparation Classroom Hour : Monday - Friday Classes are held between 8:30 - 4:30 PM 11 weeks - 25 hours per week (first week is testing, orientation & registration) Schedule varies depending on classes chosen
Focus of Study : This program is for students with advanced proficiency in English who have a minimum of 4 - 6 months of previous legal studies or law-related work experience, and who are interested in both improving their English skills while learning about the U.S. legal system. Advanced levels of English proficiency (ELI core levels 108-110) may take this program. Student's English proficiency is determined during the first week of the program (week 0). In the event that the program is canceled due to low enrollments, participants will have the opportunity to enroll in one of our other 10-week English language
Benefit, Goal of this course: Announcing LLM Partnership Students who complete this program with strong grades and references from all ELI instructors may be eligible for conditional admissions to the California Western School of Law and to the University of San Diego (USD).
Additional Admission Requirements: Student must have a language proficiency score of 90 iBT or IELTS 7.5 Students must submit a brief statement to explain previous law-related coursework or work experience, and purpose of taking this program. Students must have 4-6 months of previous legal studies or law-related work experience for admission into this program Curriculum : Note: This program can only be taken one time. Required Courses: Special nine-hour core class providing: an introduction to or a review of the U.S. legal systems trial procedures landmark cases social/cultural trends that affect the lawguest lectures by legal scholars and practicing attorneys readings, vocabulary study, and discussion participant presentations class excursions to a courthouse or other sites related to local law services Required: Grammar or Advanced Vocabulary and Discussion through Film (4 hours)
9 hours of class chosen from a list of elective classes which may include the followign advanced courses: Business Reading and Discussion Conversation Idioms and Slang Academic Writing Reading Skills Discussion through American Music IELTS Reading and Writing Oral Presentations Business Presentation Skills Advanced Vocabulary Vocabulary for Business and Finance Spelling and Punctuation TOEFL Preparation Classroom Hour : Monday - Friday Classes are held between 8:30 - 4:30 PM 11 weeks - 25 hours per week (first week is testing, orientation & registration) Schedule varies depending on classes chosen
Focus of Study : This program focuses on preparing students to enter a bachelor's or master's degree program in highly selective and competitive American universities. Advanced levels of English proficiency (ELI core levels 109-110) may take this program. (Equivalent to a 90 iBT or 7.5 IELTS.) Student's English proficiency is determined during the first week of the program (week 0).
Curriculum : 11 weeks(25 hours per week,Monday - Friday) Schedule varies depending on level and classes chosen Can be taken one or two quarters Program Description: Focus on writing, research, and speaking excellence for university success Development of effective skills for meeting faculty and peer expectations in the American university classroom Academic Advising: Matching student's goals and record of achievement to university admission standards Choosing degree program Guidance in the application process to ensure timely and complete submission of university applicaiton materials Essential University Preparation classes, including: Research Paper Writing Paraphrasing and Summarizing Analytical Reading and Critical Response Discussion and Fluency for University Success GRE Test Preparation (verbal/critical reasoning and math prep classes) for students seekign graduate admission Concentrated Academic Skills for University Preparation, including: Academic Reading and Writing Public Speaking Skills Advanced Vocabulary Skills Advanced Grammar Skills For continuing students in the Academy, three or four hours per week of Academy class-time may be substituted for one main-campus credit-bearing class, depending upon the student's goals and in consultation with the Academic Advisor.
Follow-on Programs: Students who complete one or two programs in the University Preparation Academy have the opportunity to continue their studies at the English Language Institute, until they receive University admissions. Students may enroll in the Intensive Pre-University program, and/or the University and Professional Studies program before or following completion of one or two quarters in the Academy.
2016 Dates (click here for complete list of program dates): Winter 2016: January 4 - March 18 Spring 2016: March 28 - June 10 Summer 2016: June 20 - September 2 Fall 2016: September 19 - December 2
Additional Admission Requirements: New students must achieve advanced levels (core level 109-110) of UC San Diego-ELI proficiency placement tests with certain minimum scores on UC San Diego-ELI's writing and and listening placement tests (equivalent to 90 iBT or IELTS 7.5). Continuing students coming directly from UC San Diego's ELI 10-week programs must have excellent attendance and grades in previous ELI classes, placement in one of ELI's highest proficiency levels, and certain minimum scores on ELI's placement exams. Students must submit copy of transcripts in English for the four most recent semesters of academic studies. These transcripts must show excellent grades, and that the student is in the top 5-10% of his/her school.
Focus of Study : This program focuses on preparing students to enter a bachelor's or master's degree program in highly selective and competitive American universities. Advanced levels of English proficiency (ELI core levels 109-110) may take this program. (Equivalent to a 90 iBT or 7.5 IELTS.) Student's English proficiency is determined during the first week of the program (week 0).
Curriculum : 11 weeks(25 hours per week,Monday - Friday) Schedule varies depending on level and classes chosen Can be taken one or two quarters Program Description: Focus on writing, research, and speaking excellence for university success Development of effective skills for meeting faculty and peer expectations in the American university classroom Academic Advising: Matching student's goals and record of achievement to university admission standards Choosing degree program Guidance in the application process to ensure timely and complete submission of university applicaiton materials Essential University Preparation classes, including: Research Paper Writing Paraphrasing and Summarizing Analytical Reading and Critical Response Discussion and Fluency for University Success GRE Test Preparation (verbal/critical reasoning and math prep classes) for students seekign graduate admission Concentrated Academic Skills for University Preparation, including: Academic Reading and Writing Public Speaking Skills Advanced Vocabulary Skills Advanced Grammar Skills For continuing students in the Academy, three or four hours per week of Academy class-time may be substituted for one main-campus credit-bearing class, depending upon the student's goals and in consultation with the Academic Advisor.
Follow-on Programs: Students who complete one or two programs in the University Preparation Academy have the opportunity to continue their studies at the English Language Institute, until they receive University admissions. Students may enroll in the Intensive Pre-University program, and/or the University and Professional Studies program before or following completion of one or two quarters in the Academy.
2016 Dates (click here for complete list of program dates): Winter 2016: January 4 - March 18 Spring 2016: March 28 - June 10 Summer 2016: June 20 - September 2 Fall 2016: September 19 - December 2
Additional Admission Requirements: New students must achieve advanced levels (core level 109-110) of UC San Diego-ELI proficiency placement tests with certain minimum scores on UC San Diego-ELI's writing and and listening placement tests (equivalent to 90 iBT or IELTS 7.5). Continuing students coming directly from UC San Diego's ELI 10-week programs must have excellent attendance and grades in previous ELI classes, placement in one of ELI's highest proficiency levels, and certain minimum scores on ELI's placement exams. Students must submit copy of transcripts in English for the four most recent semesters of academic studies. These transcripts must show excellent grades, and that the student is in the top 5-10% of his/her school.
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
On campus Housing Benefits -Short walk or bike-ride to classes, swimming pool, gym, and all campus events -Apartments include kitchen with basic utensils, dining area, living room area, and outdoor patio or balcony -Meals included at some campus cafeterias -Sheets, blankets, kitchen utensils, and some housekeeping -Campus parking permit included -Internet access available -Coin-operated laundry room
Homestay Benefits -Homestay family will meet you at the airport for a fee of $40 and/or take you to the airport when you leave for a fee of $35 (San Diego airport only). -You can see how Americans really live and you will have plenty of opportunities to practice your English. -Includes two meals a day (breakfast and dinner) or you may rent a room with no meals included. -Sheets and towels are provided for you regularly. -Laundry facilities are available.
Homestay
Contact either San Diego Homestay at
sandiegohomestay.com
or Foreign Student Homestay at fshsandiego.com
Available year-round
4 weeks
11 weeks
additional nights
Placement Fee
$200
$200
Private Room
(incl. breakfast and dinner)
$900
$2,475
$35
per night
Rent a Room
(no meals included)
$750
$2,062.50
$30
per night
All fees payable directly to homestay agency (not
UC San Diego). Inquire at time of booking for San Diego airport pick-up fee
of $60 and a drop-off fee of $40. If
a student breaks current contract with homestay agency he/she has to pay $250
penalty.
Near-campus apartments
By Anatolia
Corporate Housing
www.ac-housing.com
info@ac-hosing.com
1- & 2-bedroom
Available year-round
4 weeks
8
weeks
11
weeks
26 weeks
Shard Bedroom
$825
$1,600
$2,150
$4,850
Private Bedroom
$1,350
$2,650
$3,543
$7,962
All prices are per person
for shared rooms (two people to a room, four to an apartment) and private
bedrooms. Contact Anatolia for price/availability of single and family
apartments.
A non-refundable $250
placement fee is required to reserve your space. The rest of your fees are
due on or prior to arrival.
All fees payable directly to
Anatolia (not UC San Diego).
On-campus apartments
ip.extension.ucsd.edu/
housing/oncampus.html
Available in summer only
July
4-week programs
August
4-week programs
If you are in a 10-week summer program and you
are interested in on-campus housing at UCSD, please contact
iphousing@ucsd.edu for availability and price
Move-in
July
5
Aug
2
Move-out
Aug
1
Aug
29
Shared
bedroom
$1,620
$1,890
Private
bedroom
$1,890
$2,160
Includes
three meals per day at assigned campus cafeterias. Space is limited. Early
reservations are important. Full payment is due at the time of submitting the
reservation and should be paid by credit Other payment methods will delay or
lose the reservation guarantee. No reservations will be made without full
payment. Refunds: There are no
refunds for on-campus housing after the published move-in date. If you cancel your space any time BEFORE
the published move-in date, you will receive a full refund minus $1,000.
Off-campus hotel
accommodation
Marriott Residence Inn
www.residenceinn.com/lajca
Please
see website for current prices: www.residenceinn.com/lajca
Studio
includes one queen-size bed and one pull-out sofa bed (no twin beds). Same
price for two or three people living together. A credit card is required for
reservation with the discounted rates listed here.
All
fees payable directly to Marriott (not UC San Diego).
Surrounding Area
UC San Diego is situated on over 5 kilometers of land that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Located right on the southwestern coast of California, San Diego is called "America's Finest City" because of its superb weather, safety, natural beauty, tourist attractions, and excellent business and research environment. It has over 100 kilometers of beaches, mountains up to 2,000 meters, and the best year-round climate in the United States. San Diego's average temperature is 21° Celsius, with mild winters and perfect summers.
16년 9월~12월 UCSD Extension에서 Communication and Culture Program이라는 10주과정 어학프로그램을 수강하였습니다. 학교가 위치해있는 샌디에고라는 지역은 워낙에 날씨가 좋기로 유명해서 날씨 및 환경에 대한 걱정은 전혀하지않으셔도 좋습니다. 다만, 겨울철에 가게될경우 밤에는 추워질수있으므로 겨울용 외투를 준비해가셔도 좋습니다. 제가 생활하면서 느낀점들을 최대한 순서대로 나열해보겠습니다.
1. 프로그램과 교육자들의 질이 상당히 높다! >> 프로그램안에서도 대학교처럼 듣고자하는 과목을 선택할수있으며 Communication and Culture는 주20시간이고 이외의 프로그램들은 주25시간에 선택의 폭이 더 넓으므로 Intensive Business 혹은 Intensive Academic 등을 고려해도 좋음!(TOEFL/GRE 등의 수업도제공)
2. 주거는 되도록 홈스테이보단 COSTA VERDE라는 아파트 단지를 이용할것! >> 샌디에고는 날씨는 좋지만 교통이 정말 답답할 정도여서 UBER/LYFT라는 택시서비스를 많이 이용하게 되므로 비교적 학교와 가까운 COSTA VERDE에서 살게된다면 무료셔틀버스도 이용할수있고 친구들과 어울리기에도 더 적합합니다.
3. 샌디에고에서는 정말 놀 기회가 많습니다. 여름철에 주로 서핑/세일링 등등 바다에서 노는 액티비티가 많으며 대학교내에 위치해있어 마음만 먹으면 언제든 미국인대학생 혹은 동양계미국인학생과 친구가 될 기회가 많습니다! 다운타운에 있는 클럽, Pacific Beach에 있는 Taco Tuesday 등등 모두 놓쳐서는 안되는 장소들입니다.(Balboa Park에있는 SD Zoo/Sea world 등등 그닥 비추입니다)
이전에 생활했던 일리노이라는 지역에 비해 정말이지 할것도많고 느낄것도많았던샌디에고! 적극적인 마인드로 모든 기회를 충분히 누릴수있다면 후회없는 보람찬 생활하고 오실겁니다!
1. 수업과 학교: 저는 conversation이라는 1주 10시간 4weeks 수업을 들었는데 저희 반은 스피치나 토론 수업이 많았고, 수업대신 소풍을 갈 때도 현장 과제가 있어요. 숙제도 매일 있는 편인데 하루 1시간~2시간이면 충분히 할 수 있는 양이어서 부담이 되지는 않았어요. 한 주에 2번 UCSD 학생들이 와서 같이 이야기하고 수업 듣는데 다들 친절하시고 학교 수업 외에 물어보는 것에도 답변을 잘 해주셔서 도움을 많이 받았어요. 수업은 문법보다는 표현법이나 스피킹 위주여서 지루하지 않고 재미있어요! 다른 스탭분들도 샌디에고 내의 여러 관광지나 액티비티에 대해서 알려주시려고 늘 노력하시고 굉장히 친절하세요! 학교에는 다양한 시설이 많은데 저는 주로 식당가와 도서관, 서점을 많이 이용했어요. 헬스장도 이용할 수 있긴 한데 등록 절차가 생각보다 까다로워서 익스텐션 학생들 중에는 이용하는 학생을 보지 못했어요. 그래도 본인이 노력하면 학교 안에서 하는 다양한 행사랑 시설들 잘 이용할 수 있어요!
2. 학교 외 활동: 수업이 12시 10분이면 다 종료가 되어서 사실 학교 안보다는 밖에서 더 많은 생활을 했어요. 저는 한달만 있을거라 굉장히 열심히 돌아다녔는데 샌디에고 대표적 명소와 맛집 다 도는데 한달 꼬박 다 걸렸어요! (진짜 하루도 안 쉬고 돌아다니고, 놀았는데도!) 가기 전에 샌디에고 대표적 관광지들 (코로나도섬, 리틀이탈리, 올드타운, 발보아파크, 여러 비치들, 씨월드, 포테이토칩, 동물원, 레고랜드, 씨포트빌리지, 아울렛 등등) 잘 찾아보고 계획 세우면 될 것 같아요. 처음부터 날짜별로 계획을 완벽하게 세우는 건 사실 따르기 힘들구요, 가고 싶은 곳들이랑 먹고 싶은 것들 목록 정해서 반 친구들이랑 오늘은 여기가고 내일은 여기가자!면서 짧게 짧게 일정 잡는 게 편해요. 어차피 다들 수업 끝나고 할 일 없어서 어디 가자고 하면 보통 다 잘 따라와요. 같은 반에서 여러 친구들 사귀어서 같이 다니면 계속 영어로 대화할 수 있어서 좋구요. 특히 친구들 집에서 하는 파티가 일주일에 두세 개씩은 있는데 그 파티에서 친구 많이 만들 수 있고 진짜 재밌으니까 누가 파티 간다고 하면 같이 가도 되는지 물어보고 꼭 같이 가세요! 또 MEET UP이라고 현지 사람들이 하는 모임 있어요. 여기 나가면 미국인 친구 많이 만들 수 있는데 MEET UP도 종류가 엄청 다양하니까 잘 확인해보고 관심 있는 곳으로 가면 좋아요!! 또 주말을 이용해서 LA가는 경우도 많고 멕시코가 가까워서 멕시코 가는 경우도 많이 있어요!
3. 교통: 차가 있으면 진짜 세상 편하긴 한데 나름 버스랑 트롤리가 잘 되어 있는 편이어서 어디든 갈 수는 있어요. 다만 차로 가면 15분인 거리도 대중교통 타면 1시간 정도 걸리긴 해요. 또 정류장 마다 시간표가 붙어있는데 잘 맞지는 않아요. 가끔 대중교통으로 가는 게 너무 불편한 곳들은 친구들이랑 우버, 리프트 같이 타면 대부분 5~10불 안에서 움직일 수 있어요. COMPASS CARD를 사서 다니면 되는데 학교에서 사면 훨씬 저렴하니까 첫날만 현금으로 버스타고 학교 가서 OT끝나고 카드 사는게 이득이에요. 어디서 사는지는 OT때 캠퍼스 투어하면서 알려주시고, 안알려주는 경우에는 오피스 가서 물어보면 돼요.
4. 숙박: 저는 클레어몬트 근처에서 홈스테이를 했는데 친구들 대부분 COSTA라는 기숙사에 살았어요. 홈스테이 장점은 아침 저녁이 제공되는 거랑 현지인랑 대화할 기회가 많다는 것이고 코스타는 학교에서 가깝고 근처에 친구들이 많이 사니까 어디 갈 때 우버를 같이 탈 수 있어서 좋아요. 홈스테이 하면 홈스테이가족이랑 싸우는 경우가 많다고 하는데 저는 정말 좋은 분 만나서 잘 지내고 왔어요! 특히 홈스테이 하면 샌디에고에 대한 여러 정보를 얻을 수 있고 현지인 인터뷰 과제 같은 것을 도와주시기도 해서 좋아요. 혼자 먼 타지에 와 있어서 불안한 것들이 많은데 보호자가 생기는 느낌이에요!
5. 기타: 진짜 자기 하기에 따라서 많은 차이가 난다는 것을 느낄 수 있었는데요, 처음부터 나는 미국인이랑만 놀거야!라는 마음이면 친구 사귀기 힘들어요. 저는 처음부터 같은 반 친구들(비영어권)을 많이 사귀어서 그 친구들이랑 매일 놀러다녔는데, 미국인이랑만 놀겠다는 생각을 가지고 와서 정작 제대로 친구도 못 사귀고 방안에만 박혀있는 학생들이 있더라구요. 그렇게 혼자 있느니 차라리 저처럼 비영어권 국가 친구들이랑 놀러다니면서 영어를 많이 듣고 말하는게 더 빨리 늘고 훨씬 알찬 시간 보낼 수 있어요. 결국 친구가 친구 낳는다고, 시간 좀 지나고 다들 MEET UP이나 다른 행사에서 미국인 친구 사귀면 서로 소개도 해주고 같이 파티도 할 수 있어요! 또 어차피 다들 유한한 시간을 가지고 오는 거니까 그 시간동안은 한국에서 못하는 것들 많이 해보고 최대한 알찬 시간들을 보내시길 바라요.
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