University of California, Irvine Extension

University of California, Irvine Extension
English & Certificates for Internationals
P.O. Box 6050
Irvine, California 92616-6050
USA
Telephone: 949.824.5991
Fax: 949.824.8065
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Welcome to the University of California, Irvine, recognized for its superior academic programs and major research developments. UC Irvine has been named one of the top ten public universities in the nation by a U.S. News and World Report survey.

Attend this prestigious university, meet fellow students from all over the world, and enjoy a beautiful campus just five miles from the Pacific Ocean in an ideal climate.

One of the nation's safest and most livable cities, Irvine is the perfect destination in which to live, study, work, travel and play. In the heart of "The OC" (Orange County), a bustling cosmopolitan area of 2.8 million people, Irvine is home to some of the nation's most dynamic business and high-technology centers, as well as many of the world's largest corporations.

10-Week Intensive ESL

Four sessions each year - Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall
Seven proficiency levels - Beginning through Advanced
21-23 hours per week of classroom instruction
Academic focus and experienced instructors
Elective classes (TOEFL preparation, pronunciation, American film, current events)

4-Week Business English

Programs available in: January, February, July, August, and September
Focus on spoken and written business communication
Exposure to the dynamic business community of Orange County
Good preparation for Accelerated Certificate Programs
Up to 90 hours of instruction

4-Week Conversation & Culture

Programs available in: January, February, July, August, and September
Focus on conversation, idiomatic speech, and American culture
Morning classes with optional afternoon elective
For a possible total of 90 hours of instruction

Accelerated Certificate Programs (ACPs)

ACPs allow active professionals to complete the required courses for a certificate in 3 months time*. Benefit from daytime classes, study with students from all over the world, and build your global network. Currently offered ACPs are:

Business Administration
International Business Operations and Management
Marketing
International Hospitality & Tourism Management
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

*TEFL takes 6 months to complete

Internships for business ACPs: Unpaid positions lasting up to three months; most are in mid-sized firms in the growing high-tech business environment of Orange County, as well as in the greater Los Angeles area.

Optional Practical Trainings (OPT): Complete your studies by participating in a one-year paid practical work experience while expanding and enhancing your business experience in the U.S.

Evening Certificate Programs (ECPs)

The key to success in today's global business environment is a top-quality university education. Study with American students and attend classes in the evening. Choose between nearly 40 certificate programs led by instructors with extensive industry and professional experience. ECPs takes six to nine months of full-time study to complete. Our courses offer the latest in cutting-edge research and technologies, while utilizing the collaborative and practical approach in the classroom that you can apply immediately on the job.

Some of our most popular Evening Certificate Programs are in Project Management, Embedded Systems Engineering, Business Analyst, Medical Product Development, and Clinical Trials.

Corporate Training

Executive education
Professional development
Employee skills enhancement
University/College Programs
Conversation & Culture
Business English and Corporate Culture

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to request information, please contact us!

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AAIEP Member Program

UCIEP Member Program