Intensive English Programs

Academic English Program

Our Academic English Program is designed to prepare students for academic success.

• 6 levels from beginners to advanced learners
• Each level is 8 weeks
• 24 hours of in-class instruction
• New students are given a placement exam and placed in the appropriate level
• Classes begin on the following Monday

Look at a typical weekly schedule. Each level has a set of books which students purchase at the DVC Bookstore. Students are required to purchase those books on the list. Here is a typical booklist

College Year In California Program

Have you ever thought of studying at an American college or university? Now, you can by participating in the International Education Center at Diablo Valley College’s (IEC) College Year in California program. The College Year in California will not only improve your level of English, but also give you the experience of spending a semester at a great California college campus.

The 32 week program is divided into two parts:

• The first 12 weeks you will study at our English language center, IEC, perfecting your English language and study skills. Your courses will focus on improving your speaking, writing and listening comprehension skills to give you the academic skills and confidence you need to succeed at DVC or any US university or college.
• For the second part of the program, you will enroll for one semester of courses at Diablo Valley College (DVC) in the area of your interest. At DVC, you can choose from thousands of different courses. Some of the most popular are Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Art, Theater, Sports, Psychology and Economics.

Download 2010 College Year in California info sheet.

Academic Success Program (ASP)

If your goal is to succeed at Diablo Valley College (DVC) or to get a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a top university in the United States, the International Education Center’s (IEC) Academic Success Program (ASP) can help you accomplish this.

Getting great grades requires more than an advanced level of English, you will need excellent academic and study skills to compete with American students and feel competent with the American style of university education. The ASP Program will assure that you have these skills and the confidence to start your academic career.

The intensive 8-week program will focus on:

Persuasive speaking Strategies for writing research papers and note taking Presentation skills Critical analysis

Pronunciation and fluency Perfecting your grammar Increasing your vocabulary Maximizing your listening comprehension

Additional benefits:

Enroll early in your courses at DVC Sit in on classes at DVC Meet with DVC advisors before the academic term begins

Make friends first at IEC. Over 90% of students at IEC go on to DVC. Take advantage of a full calendar of fun cultural and social activities

Download the 2010 Academic Success Program info sheet.

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