American Language Center Your English Connection to the World Welcome Located in the exciting city of , the American Language Center (ALC) shares the UCLA commitment to high academic standards and quality instruction. Let us show you why the ALC is the preferred destination for English language studies.

Program Variety Activities & Sightseeing Because people have different reasons for studying If you’re looking for things to do and places to go, you’ll English, the ALC offers a full-time intensive academic never be bored in Los Angeles. In addition to being the program focusing on all language skills (including high- film capital of the world, L.A. is alive with great theater, level university preparation) and a full-time intensive music, museums, sports, shopping, amusement parks, communication program emphasizing listening and beaches, and recreation of all kinds. Buses, subways, speaking skills. In addition to offering individual English and trains make it easy to visit Disneyland, Universal courses, the ALC specializes in English programs for the Studios, Hollywood, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. workplace and other custom-designed programs. All these reasons and many more make the ALC one of the best places to study English. We look forward to Educational Pathways welcoming you in person! When you finish your English studies and if you meet the requirements, you can enter one of more than 50 UCLA Extension certificate programs, enroll in UCLA Summer Sessions for UCLA credit, or continue your studies in a Sincerely, community college, university undergraduate, or graduate degree program. Student Services Patrick Colabucci Director Our friendly staff will help with program selection, American Language Center housing information, academic advising, and finding interesting things to see and do around Los Angeles. Since you will need an F-1 student visa for our intensive programs, the ALC staff and International Student Office (ISO) will provide necessary documents and assistance. Table of Contents

Location: Southern & UCLA 1 Location Student Life: Services, Recreation, & Housing 4 The ALC is located in Westwood Village, one of the safest and most attractive neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Frequently Asked Questions 6 Westwood Village is the gateway to the beautiful UCLA Program Overview 7 campus, and you’ll find restaurants, shops, and movie theaters within easy walking distance. Advanced Study Options 13 Location, Location, Location Southern California is a land of contrasts, with sunny beaches, lush gardens, Wild West deserts, and snowcapped mountains. Not far from Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, the region boasts its own attractions, including Disneyland, Sea World, and Universal Studios. Cities like Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and San Diego are all just a few hours away.

Los Angeles Westwood Village 1 Located on the Pacific Coast in the southern part of the Westwood Village is the “hometown” of UCLA, UCLA state, Los Angeles (L.A.) is the largest city in California. Extension, and the American Language Center. It’s also The warm, sunny year-round climate is ideal for outdoor one of the safest and most comfortable places to live sports and recreation, including swimming, surfing, golf, in Los Angeles. Westwood Village borders the UCLA tennis, hiking, and many other activities. campus and Bel Air—home to L.A.’s rich and famous— Well-known for Hollywood and the film industry, L.A. is and is only a short bus ride away from Beverly Hills, also a hub for international business, fashion, design, and Santa Monica, and the beach. culture, offering a wide variety of museums, concert halls, Westwood Village features theaters, shops, markets, and live theater. museums, and a variety of restaurants, including many If you like to shop, you’ll love Beverly Hills, Century City, types of fast food, cafés, Asian noodle shops, Middle the ­Beverly Center, and Santa Monica’s Third Street Eastern specialties, French pastries, and California Promenade. cuisine. Los Angeles features large Hispanic, Asian, Eastern European, and Middle Eastern communities—all with their own local neighborhoods and cuisines. New York City

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UCLA The American Language Center (ALC) Founded in 1919, UCLA is one of the most prestigious As one of the departments within UCLA Extension, the and top-ranked univer­sities in the U.S., and also one of ALC provides English language training to speakers of the most beautiful. With more than 40,000 students, other languages. The ALC offers:

UCLA features a College of Letters and Sciences—with • Full-time intensive English programs both under­graduate and graduate programs—and 11 • Part-time individual courses professional schools, including Engineering, Medicine, • 2 Law, and Film & Television. The distinguished ­faculty On-site English for the workplace includes Nobel Prize winners, Guggenheim Fellows, • Other custom-designed programs members of the National Academy of Sciences, and other ALC classes usually take place at UCLA Extension’s prestigious academic organizations. UCLA is also known Lindbrook Center, a beautifully designed building located for its libraries, award-winning athletic teams, performing in the heart of Westwood Village. The building offers arts, and cultural offerings. modern, well-equipped classrooms, state-of-the-art language and computer labs, a large student lounge, and UCLA Extension an outdoor patio overlooking the lively neighborhood. UCLA Extension is the largest single-campus continuing Most ALC instructors have master’s degrees in Teachers education program in the world and offers a wide of English to Speakers­ of Other Languages (TESOL). variety of individual courses and programs to Los Since many of them have lived and worked in other Angeles residents, international students, and working countries, they understand the challenges that ALC professionals. Fields of study include business and participants experience as they adapt to the language management, ­computer programming, engineering, and life of the . entertainment studies, cinematography, English as a Because individuals have different learning styles, our second language, and many more. UCLA Extension has instructional approach incorporates a variety of strategies special strengths in designing new and creative programs and techniques. ALC instructors do everything possible to that bring together the expertise and resources of UCLA, be helpful, to create a comfortable learning environment, UCLA Extension, and the and and to encourage students to take an active role in their Southern California ­communities. learning. All ALC instructors and staff are committed to providing the highest level of customer service.

I chose Los Angeles for the cool lifestyle and sunny “weather. The university is like a park where you can rest and study or enjoy the pools, gyms, and libraries.

— Kristina Galkina,” Russia Support Services The services that accompany an English language program are often just as important as the program itself. Dedicated UCLA Extension and ALC staff assist you in getting settled in Los Angeles, becoming accustomed to academic life, and providing helpful information while you are here.

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Academic Counseling Injury & Sickness Insurance EnglishPlus.lab The ALC academic advisor assists Injury & Sickness Insurance is EnglishPlus.lab is a free after-school students with: included in the American Language program (available 5 days a week)

• Group orientation sessions ­Center’s student services fees. This for all full-time ALC students who insurance allows you to visit a UCLA want to improve specific English • Deciding on their next course hospital or clinic if you need medical skills. The EnglishPlus.lab instructor of study attention while you are studying at guides students through computer- • United States college and the ALC. On the first day of your based language learning activities university application procedures program, the ALC will give you an to practice skills such as grammar, • Guidance for studying in insurance identification card and listening, TOEFL, pronunciation, UCLA Extension professional provide more detailed information and more. certificate programs on your insurance coverage. Please note: Permanent residents of the Language Partner F-1 Student Visa Advising United States are not eligible for this insurance. Program The International Student Office The Language Partner Program (ISO) provides: Library matches interested ALC students • Assistance regarding visa www.library.ucla.edu with Americans who are studying a and immigration issues foreign language so they can meet The UCLA Library, one of the top 10 • Preparation of documents for and practice their language skills. academic libraries in the U.S., has student visas For example, a Korean student multiple locations where students can can meet with an American who • Approval for travel while study or read. To get a library card to is studying Korean, and they can maintaining F-1 visa status borrow books, bring your ALC ID and have conversations in English • Advice on visa status changes, $20 to the front desk of the Research and in Korean. Not only do the transferring between schools, or College Library. conversation partners have a and temporary travel outside of chance to practice the language the United States Computers they’re studying, they also have an For assistance regarding visa and opportunity to become acquainted ALC students can access two immigration issues, call with one another’s culture. This multimedia computer labs at UCLA (310) 825-9351, or send an email voluntary program is organized by Extension’s Lindbrook Center, to [email protected]. an ALC academic advisor. available after school on a first-come, first-served basis for approximately 90 minutes a day. In addition to free high-speed Internet and email access, these labs offer language- learning tools and software. Student Life As an ALC student, you’ll have access to UCLA’s recreational facilities, the ability to explore Los Angeles during field trips, and enjoy entertainment and culinary experiences available in Westwood Village.

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Sports Center: fitness center, Housing racquetball, basketball, and Local Tours ALC students typically live off campus, rock climbing The ALC works closely with an usually in privately-owned residence • Marina Aquatic Center: located independent tour company that halls, homestays, or furnished on the Pacific Ocean—for sailing, ­sched­ules tours to local attractions apartments. Off-campus, non-UCLA windsurfing, and kayaking and events in the Los Angeles housing is available year-round; area, such as Hollywood, the For a small additional fee, you can students make reservations directly Getty Museum, Disneyland, and take courses in fitness, dance, with housing providers. A list of housing L.A. Lakers and Dodgers games. martial arts, tennis, and swimming. options is available on our website Excursions can also be arranged These classes are great ways to (see above). UCLA on-campus housing to other destinations in California learn new skills, relieve stress, and is available in summer only; see and the Southwestern U.S., such meet other UCLA students with international.uclaextension.edu/ as the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, similar interests. housing for details. and San Francisco. UCLA Recreation Class Field Trips Transportation Privileges In addition to in-class study, many www.metro.net www.recreation.ucla.edu of our students go on field trips with UCLA and the surrounding their instructors to ­various points At the beginning of the program, communities have excellent of interest around Los Angeles. buses, subways, and trains that you’ll receive an ALC ID card. This Field trip locations might include will permit you to use a variety of provide convenient access to museums, courthouses, high destinations throughout Southern recreational facilities on campus, schools, and busi­nesses. These including: California. The ALC can help trips take place during class time students find schedule information. • Los Angeles Tennis Center: to enrich your studies and provide eight lighted tennis courts an interesting look at the local • Sunset Canyon Recreation Center: community and culture. 25- and 50-meter pools with picnic/barbecue areas • John Wooden Recreation and Hollywood Southern California Attractions The birthplace of the movie industry, Hollywood is Amusement Parks about 30 ­minutes away from UCLA. The Hollywood Southern California features some of the most exciting Walk of Fame and Chinese Theatre, Madame Tussauds amusement parks in the country. Frequent tours are Hollywood, and Paramount­ Pictures are just a few of the organized to Disneyland, Universal Studios (with its many attractions and places to visit in “Tinseltown.” working movie studio and a wide variety of rides), and The Beach Magic Mountain (known for its thrill rides). Just over two Santa Monica State Beach is located just 6.6 miles (10 hours away by car are San Diego’s Sea World and the km) from Westwood Village and is accessible by bus. world-famous San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. The beach features bike paths, volleyball courts, surfing Museums lessons, numerous shops and restaurants, and a world- The Los Angeles area is home to many world-class famous pier with roller coasters. museums, including the UCLA , Getty Sports 5 Museum and Villa, Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Los Angeles hosts many professional sports teams, Angeles County Museum of Art, ­Norton Simon Museum, including baseball’s L.A. Dodgers, basketball’s L.A. and Huntington Library and ­Gardens. Clippers and L.A. Lakers, hockey’s L.A. Kings, and soccer’s L.A. Galaxy. If you prefer to participate rather than watch, you can swim or surf at beautiful beaches, ski or hike in nearby mountains, or explore the rugged beauty of the desert.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Los Angeles safe? The American Language Center How will you decide my class level? You will take a and the UCLA campus are located in Westwood Village, placement test on the first day of school and be placed in one of the safest neighborhoods in the city. the correct English level (basic, intermediate, or advanced).

What is the difference between UCLA and UCLA How many students will be in my class? Class size Extension? The University of California, Los Angeles varies from 15 to 22 students. The average class size is (UCLA) is a comprehensive research university that about 18. offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. UCLA Who will my classmates be (age, nationality, etc.)? 6 Extension is the branch of UCLA focused on world-class career preparation and training, with courses taught by Your classmates will be international students from all industry professionals and leaders. All courses offer over the world. Most students are between 18 and 30 a UCLA-approved education, with many available for years of age. college credit. Will I automatically be admitted to UCLA if I study in your English program? No, admission to full-time What are the requirements to study at the ALC? study at UCLA requires a separate application process. You need to be at least 18 years old by the program start Even if you’re studying in the most advanced levels of our date. The full-time intensive programs require F-1 student intensive programs, you need to follow UCLA’s admission visas and application materials to be submitted before and departmental requirements and meet all application arrival in the U.S. TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for deadlines. Pre-Master’s Preparation only. Will your English program help me prepare for the Is there an application deadline? We recommend TOEFL or IELTS? Yes. ALC classes offer the necessary applying 8 weeks before your program start date to skills that you need for these standardized tests. In guarantee space availability and to allow enough time to addition, the ALC offers TOEFL and IELTS preparation obtain an F-1 visa. courses as electives. Can I arrive after the program begins? Students may If my English is advanced, will your English courses arrive no later than the end of the first week of instruction. still be useful for me? Advanced students whose scores Can I attend a 3- or 4-week program on a tourist are below 100 on the TOEFL (iBT) still benefit from the (B-1/B-2) visa? Tourist (B-1/B-2) visas are accepted only high-level vocabulary, essay writing, and critical thinking for American Culture and Communication (ACC), a part- skills included in advanced-level courses. time morning course designed for people visiting the Do I get a certificate after I finish your program? United States on a short-term basis for business or pleasure. Yes, if you satisfactorily complete the program. How do I find and reserve housing? The ALC provides Can I get a job while studying at your school? information about residence halls, furnished apartments, If you have an F-1 student visa, you may work only on the and homestays. You may request UCLA on-campus UCLA cam­ ­pus. Work hours cannot exceed 20 hours a summer housing information through the ALC. All week while you attend school full-time, and 40 hours a off-campus non-UCLA housing reservations must be week during vacation. made directly with the housing providers. We strongly recommend that you arrange your accommodations What if I’m under the age of 18 and I want to study at least 30 days before the start date of your program. at the ALC? The ALC does not offer programs for Housing contracts and arrangements are not the students under the age of 18. However, Summer responsibility of the American Language Center; see Discovery (www.summerdiscovery.com/ucla) admits page 4 for housing details. younger students to its program on the UCLA campus.

How long does it take to learn English? It depends on Can I take UCLA or UCLA Extension classes while I your current language level, motivation, and exposure study English? Yes. Students who place into AIEP level to English outside of class. Beginning-level students 107 may take one UCLA or UCLA Extension course with usually need a year of intensive English instruction before special permission. applying to an American university. Full-Time Intensive Programs Full-time intensive programs include the Academic Intensive English Program (AIEP), the Intensive English Communication Program (IECP), and Pre-Master’s Preparation.

For program application, please visit: international.uclaextension.edu/alc/applications

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Academic Intensive English Program (AIEP) Intensive English Communication Program (IECP) Pre-Master’s Preparation

Academic approach; prepares students for success in U.S. Academic approach with equal emphasis on Practical approach to listening and speaking with Focus graduate and professional reading, writing, listening, and speaking conversational grammar and some writing programs. GRE, GMAT, TOEFL & IELTS iBT preparation

Program Offered Year-round Year-round Fall & Spring Quarters

12 weeks: winter, spring, fall 10 weeks: winter, spring, fall Length 4 weeks: winter, spring, summer, fall 20 weeks (2 quarters) 12 & 6 weeks: summer 3 weeks: summer session C only (early September)

Levels Basic to Advanced Basic to Advanced Advanced

Class Sessions 23 class sessions 23 – 27 class sessions (50 minutes each) 20 class sessions (50 minutes each) per Week (50 minutes each) Monday through Thursday, 9am – 3pm* Monday through Thursday, 9am – 3pm* Monday through Thursday, Schedule Friday, 9am – 12pm* *Exact class times may vary between the hours of 9am – 3pm, and Friday, 9am – 12pm *Exact class times may vary between the hours 8am and 6pm, and exact days may vary due to holidays. of 8am and 6pm.

TOEFL iBT, IELTS, American Culture through Movies, Short Stories, Business American Culture through Television, Idioms, Communication, American Slang, Advertising, Vocabulary, Survival English, Discover UCLA or UCLA Extension course Electives Pronunciation, etc. L.A., Business English, Movie Class, TOEFL iBT, etc. in second quarter Not all electives are offered every session. Not all electives are offered every session. Students can change electives midway through the program. $150 – $250 (cost varies by level Books $150 – $250 (cost varies by level & class) $50 – $80 (cost varies by level & class) & class)

Minimum Age 18 18 Bachelor’s degree holder

On-Campus Housing Summer quarter only Summer quarter only No

Off-Campus Housing Yes Yes Yes

Yes—for international students only Yes—for international students only Yes—for international students only Injury & Sickness Insurance Permanent residents of the U.S. will not be eligible Permanent residents of the U.S. will not be eligible Permanent residents of the U.S. will not for this insurance. for this insurance. be elligible for this insurance.

Academic Advising Yes Yes Yes

UCLA Recreation Pass Yes Yes Yes

After-School Language Yes Yes Yes / Computer Labs

Grading Letter grades Pass/no pass Letter grades

Certificate of Yes (with active participation and grades of C Yes (with good attendance, active participation, Yes (after two quarters with active Completion or better) and passing grades) participation and grades of B or better)

These programs can be customized to meet the needs of an organized group of participants, such as students from a company or university. Please contact us for additional information. Academic Intensive English Program (AIEP) international.uclaextension.edu/alc/aiep Who Should Attend AIEP? Description of Levels & Teaching Approach Students who: Average TOEFL Scores • Emphasis on all skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking, • Prepare for study in an American AIEP has 9 levels: 100 (basic) vocabulary, and grammar college or university, or through 108 (advanced). • Interactive classroom activities: • Study English for personal or Approximate TOEFL iBT scores are pair and group work, presentations, professional reasons, using a listed for each level to give students and communicative activities 8 rigorous, academic approach a general idea of how AIEP levels • Academic skills and critical thinking compare to TOEFL scores. A TOEFL approaches at the advanced levels Course Length or IELTS score is not required to enroll in AIEP. • Multimedia and Internet-based • 10 weeks in winter, spring, lessons and community visits to and fall Approx. iBT reinforce classroom material AIEP Level Score • 12 or 6 weeks in summer 108 (Advanced IV) 95 – 119 • Total of 23 class sessions per week Curriculum 107 (Advanced III) 90 – 105 For program application, please visit • Core classes: grammar, reading, 106 (Advanced II) 76 – 90 international.uclaextension.edu/ and writing at all levels alc/applications. 105 (Advanced I) 61 – 76 • Elective classes: chosen by students at the high-intermediate 104 (High Intermediate) 37 – 61 and advanced levels according to 103 (Intermediate) 19 – 37 their interests and goals

102 (High Beginning) 14 – 24 • Students in advanced levels can take a UCLA or a UCLA Extension class for credit (additional fees apply). Transferrable University Credit • Computer lab with access to the for Advanced Core Classes Internet and multimedia English- (10-11 units per session) learning software

Session Start Date End Date Number of Weeks Program Fee Student Services Total Weekly Rate

AcademicFall IntensiveOctober 2,English 2017 December Program 8, 2017 (AIEP)10 $4,950 $970 $5,920 $592

Winter January 8, 2018 March 16, 2018 10 $4,950 $970 $5,920 $592

Spring April 2, 2018 June 8, 2018 10 $4,950 $970 $5,920 $592

Summer A June 25, 2018 September 14, 2018 12 $5,095 $1,090 $6,185 $515

Summer B June 25, 2018 August 3, 2018 6 $2,870 $730 $3,600 $600

Summer C August 6, 2018 September 14, 2018 6 $2,870 $730 $3,600 $600

Fall 2018 October 1, 2018 December 7, 2018 10 $4,950 $970 $5,920 $592 Being a student at the ALC helped me dramatically improve “my writing, reading, and speaking skills. My goal of starting a master’s degree in the U.S. was fulfilled.

— Juan Sebastián Hurtado” Jamarillo, Colombia

* AIEP Elective Classes Afterschool Services and Workshops 9 Students in level 104 may choose one elective course: • Spelling Workshops—group lessons on spelling and handwriting for mostly beginning level students, but all Students in high intermediate and advanced levels may are welcome to join. choose two electives. • Academic Advising—academic advisors meet with Specific course offerings are subject to change. individual students who need help choosing a college, • American Pronunciation university, or certificate program, filling out applications, • Academic Vocabulary Development meeting admission requirements, and other academic topics. • English through Literature • Skills Workshops interactive presentations to help • American Idioms and Slang — students succeed in their studies at ALC and at US • TOEFL iBT or IELTS Preparation universities in the future. • Talk iBT or IELTS Preparation • Writing Workshops—gives one-on-one support to • Current Events students who need extra help with their writing skills. • English through Movies • Computer Lab—ALC teachers will help you practice English skills like pronunciation, listening, grammar and TOEFL skills. You can use a variety of English- learning software, work on homework, print and scan documents.

*open to students at all levels for no extra cost.

Workshop offerings subject to change

Sample Schedule: High Intermediate Level†

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9 – 11am Grammar & Writing Grammar & Writing Grammar & Writing Grammar & Writing Grammar & Writing

11am – 12pm Reading & Discussion Reading & Discussion Reading & Discussion Reading & Discussion Reading & Discussion

12 – 1pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Optional Computer Lab 1 – 3pm Elective Elective Elective Elective (1 – 2pm)

3 – 4:30pm Optional Computer Lab Optional Computer Lab Optional Computer Lab Optional Computer Lab

†Most classes are scheduled from 9am until 12pm and from 1 until 3pm. However, exact class times may vary between the hours of 8am and 6pm. 10 Intensive English Communication Program (IECP) international.uclaextension.edu/alc/aiep

Afternoons Who Should Attend the Curriculum Students participate in focused Communication Program? Mornings instruction and skills practice to The communication program is Students who test into the improve the accuracy of their spoken designed for students who want to intermediate prep and advanced English, and can choose one out of improve their English communication levels choose topic courses from five classes: skills for personal and professional academic, business, and culture. Two social media field trip classes purposes. Spoken Communication Academic • Discussion • Grammar Teaching Approach • Grammar Focus • Pronunciation • Emphasis on listening • Idioms Written Communication & speaking skills • Movie Class • Practical Writing • Interactive classroom • Survival English • Dramatic reading activities: pair work, group work, panel discussions, • Vocabulary Discover L.A. and communication games Additional $20 fee for the Business professional tours and bus rides is • Class activities build vocabulary • Advertising used in everyday situations, needed for this class • Business Communication listening comprehension, fluency, • Marketing UCLA Campus Explorer and confidence in speaking English • World Business • Multimedia and Internet-based TOEFL IBT Prep lessons and short field trips to • Business Themed Movies Advanced students only reinforce classroom material Culture • Students who test into beginner • America Through Television and basic levels may be transferred • Media Studies to the AIEP • Pop Culture Discussion • Slang and Vocabulary Intensive English Communication Program (IECP)

4-Week Program 12-Week Program (i12) • Communications Program is a 4-week (20 hours/week) • 12-week immersive English communication course. program designed to improve English language Students in this program study in the IECP Program communication skills and fluency. for a full quarter (12 weeks). • All classes employ interactive classroom activities: • Participate in many special engaging English language pair work, group work, role plays, group discussions, immersion lessons and activities. 11 and communicative games. • Through these activities, students improve their English • Video and computer-based lessons and field trips while building a community, volunteering, mentoring reinforce classroom activities and material. new students, taking class field trips, and completing leadership tasks and presentations. • This web-enhanced course gives students many opportunities to meet and talk with Americans, to improve their English in real-world language situations, and to participate in a learning environment that is comfortable, friendly, and stimulating. • Students also share their experiences and complete tasks on their own i12 community Facebook page. • Several three-day weekends during the course also allow students to use their English while exploring and traveling throughout California and beyond.

Session Start Date End Date Number of Weeks Program Fee Student Services Total Weekly Rate

Fall 2017 12 October 2, 2017 December 7, 2017 12 $ 5,115 $1,120 $6,235 $520

IntensiveFall 2017 A EnglishOctober Communication 2, 2017 October Program(IECP) 26, 2017 4 $1,985 $595 $2,580 $645 Fall 2017 B October 30, 2017 November 23, 2017 4 $1,985 $595 $2,580 $645

Fall 2017 C November 27, 2017 December 21, 2017 4 $1,985 $595 $2,580 $645

Winter 2018 12 January 8, 2018 March 29, 2018 12 $ 5,115 $1,120 $6,235 $520

Winter 2018 A January 8, 2018 February 1, 2018 4 $1,985 $595 $2,580 $645

Winter 2018 B February 5, 2018 March 1, 2018 4 $1,985 $595 $2,580 $645

Spring 2018 C March 5, 2018 March 29. 2018 4 $1,985 $595 $2,580 $645

Spring 2018 12 April 2, 2018 June 21, 2018 12 $ 5,115 $1,120 $6,235 $520

Spring 2018 A April 2, 2018 April 26, 2018 4 $1,985 $595 $2,580 $645

Spring 2018 B April 30, 2018 May 24, 2018 4 $1,985 $595 $2,580 $645

Spring 2018 C May 29, 2018 June 21, 2018 4 $1,985 $595 $2,580 $645

Summer 2018 11 July 2, 2018 September 14, 2018 11 $ 5,115 $1,050 $6,165 $560

Summer 2018 A July 2, 2018 July 26, 2018 4 $1,985 $595 $2,580 $645

Summer 2018 B July 30, 2018 August 23, 2018 4 $1,985 $595 $2,580 $645

Summer 2018 C Aug. 27, 2018 Sep. 14, 2018 3 $1,475 $535 $2,010 $670 Sample Schedule: Intermediate Level†

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Culture Topics: Academic Topics: Culture Topics: Academic Topics: America Through Classes scheduled as 9am – 12pm Grammar Focus, Survival English, Pop Culture Discussion, Television, needed Discussion Movies, Vocabulary Media Studies Idioms & Slang 12 – 1pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Grammar/ Grammar/ 1 – 3pm Pronunciation Conversation Pronunciation Conversation Optional Optional Optional Optional 3 – 4:30pm Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab

†Most classes are scheduled from 9am until 12pm and from 1pm until 3pm. However, exact class times may vary between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

12 Course Length Description of Levels • IECP offers a monthly 4-week • 3 levels (basic, intermediate, session, a 12-week program in and advanced) the Winter, Spring, and Fall • Students at the basic level may quarters, an 11-week session in the be reassigned to the Academic summer and one 3-week session at Intensive English Program the end of the summer. For program application, please visit • Students can enroll for 4, 8, or uclaextension.edu/applyfees. 12 weeks per quarter, for up to 9 consecutive quarters, with new study material in each 4-week session. • Classes meet Monday through American Culture & Communication (ACC) Course Thursday for a total of 20 class uclaextension.edu/acc sessions (50 minutes each) per week. The ACC Course is designed for individuals, 18 years or older, who are coming to L.A. primarily for business, tourism, and/or family visits. This • Friday classes are scheduled course is for part-time study only and does not qualify for the F-1 student visa. the first week of each session, and sometimes to make up ACC helps participants improve their English and learn more about for holidays that occur during American culture and life in Southern California through three 50-minute the week. morning sessions, 4 days per week. Possible topics include Pop Culture Discussion, America Through Television, Media Studies, Grammar Focus, Idioms, Business English, and more. Dates correspond to the IECP schedule. All ACC applications must be submitted in person at the ALC administrative office. ACC is for individual participants only, not for groups of students.

ALC’s Intensive Communication program offered me “many chances to use English. The excellent teachers listen to students with patience and kindness.

— Dokyung Kim,” Korea Advanced Study Options Studying English at the ALC opens the door to a variety of educational opportunities, including certificate programs, community colleges, and universities.

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Study Options for Advanced ALC students Study Options after ALC The diagram below illustrates educational pathways for students completing AIEP levels 105 or 106:

UCLA Extension Course ALC uclaextension.edu Students in level 106 or above may take one UCLA Extension course with the recommendation of the ALC academic advisor.

UCLA Course—Open Doors Enrollment Program uclaextension.edu/enrollalc Students who complete level 106 and continue in level 107 may enroll in either a UCLA Extension course or a UCLA credit course with the UCLA UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY EXTENSION recommendation of the ALC academic advisor. (UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OR GRADUATE) CERTIFICATE UCLA Summer Sessions Course PROGRAMS summer.ucla.edu Students in level 106 who meet all course requirements may enroll in one UCLA Summer Sessions course for an additional fee, with the recommendation of the ALC academic advisor.

• Access to UCLA Extension, UCLA, and UCLA Summer Sessions courses to UCLA Extension or UCLA programs. is never guaranteed in advance. Students must take the ALC placement • Participants who take a UCLA Extension course or credit course receive test first and be approved for non-ALC courses by the academic advisor. an official transcript from UCLA Extension. UCLA Summer Session • The ALC cannot guarantee spaces in specific courses; enrollment is courses will appear on a separate UCLA transcript. always on a space-available basis, and extra fees apply. • The decision to accept transfer credit depends on individual colleges and • Enrollment in a UCLA Extension, UCLA, or UCLA Summer Sessions universities, not UCLA or UCLA Extension. course does not constitute admission or a guarantee of future admission Scan the QR code for more information and details on specific programs, or visit international.uclaextension.edu/alc

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