It was developed for those who want to learn English for academic, professional or social reasons. Offered year-round in fall, winter, spring and summer. Open to students of all levels. Students undergo extensive written and oral evaluation on arrival at UC Davis and are then placed in one of eight proficiency levels with students of similar skills.
Many students stay up to a year, progressing through greater levels of mastery.
Basic and intermediate level students focus on core grammar, listening and speaking, reading comprehension, writing and composition, and vocabulary skills using the Multimedia Resource Center for extensive skills practice. Some students choose to take a course for credit on the UC Davis campus or at University Extension . Students who plan to attend graduate school in the U.S. or work in an American setting often spend at least one quarter improving their English conversational skills in the Intensive English Program. Prices and program dates are subject to change. All prices are subject to change.