College of Marin Intensive English Program

  United States

• Other Cities in United States: 
Novato

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: 8-18-09 - 12-04-09

Description: We issue I-0s for F-1 international students: 20 hours per week for 16 weeks. Application is 3 pages including a financial statement. F-1 transfer students also complete a 4th page. Students who want to attend the College of Marin credit program waive TOEFL requirement after completing level 3 of the IEP. Four courses (grammar, reading, writing, listening/speaking/pronunciation) meet 5 hours each week.

Au pairs (J-1) living in the area can choose 8-week or 16-week programs between 5 and 15 hours per week. Certificate issued for hours completed.

Program includes:
- Free lunch-time electives: book club, movies, TOEFL prep, pronunciation.
- Two field trips in San Francisco Bay Area per semester.
- Cultural events and parties round out the program.
- Internet Cafe on campus with email and language program access.

Highlights:
* Students develop strong friendships from studying with international students.
* Beautiful natural environment with clean air, oak-tree studded campus, birds, deer.
* Students may take Institutional TOEFL for admission to College of Marin credit program where TOEFL score is waived for students who complete level 3 of IEP.
* TOEFL preparation in all level 3 courses.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: USD 2,500 for F-1 International Students

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

The College of Marin Intensive English Program's Mission Statement: College of Marin Intensive English Program at the Indian Valley Campus has been located at the Indian Valley Campus for 30 years. We are an international community of English-language learners including new F-1 students, F-1 transfer students, J-1 au pairs from the community and residents. College of Marin Credit Program at the Kentfield Campus: College of Marin's commitment to educational excellence is rooted in our mission to provide excellent educational opportunities for all members of our diverse community by offering: preparation for transfer to four-year schools and universities; workforce education; basic skills improvement; intellectual and physical development; and lifelong learning; and cultural enrichment. The College of Marin is committed to responding to community needs by offering student-centered programs and services in a supportive, innovative learning environment with a strong foundation of sustainability, which will instill environmental sensitivity in our students.