Intensive Academic English

This program will offer in-person classes in Summer 2021, with a hybrid model of instruction.

Who should take this course?

Students who plan to enter an American university or professionals who want to improve their professional writing skills will benefit from the Intensive Academic English program. All students must be prepared to work on English fluency and academic skill development. Students who have advanced English proficiency will have more elective choices than those students who have high-beginning to intermediate proficiency. 

Placement Test

All levels of English proficiency (levels 1 - 8) are welcome to take this program. All new students must take an online placement test to determine their English level before starting the Intensive Academic English program. The placement test is part of the required online pre-arrival orientation.

Dates

2021 Dates

• May 24 - July 23 (May 31 and July 5 are a holidays)
• August 2 - October 1
• October 11 - December 10

2022 Dates

• January 3 - March 4
• March 14 - May 13
• May 23 - July 22 
• August 1 - September 30
• October 10 - December 9

View a complete list of all program dates.

Program Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• Classes are held between 8:30 – 4:30 PM
• 9 weeks – 15* or 25 hours per week (first week is in-person orientation & registration) 
• Schedule varies depending on level and classes chosen

Required Courses

• Grammar (levels 1-4)
• Academic Reading and Writing (levels 5 - 6)
• Research Writing (levels 7 - 8)
• Academic skills classes chosen by students including:
  • Academic Listening and Note-taking
  • Conversation (with Conversation Leaders)
  • Academic Presentations
  • Advanced Grammar Seminar
  • Critical Inquiry and Response

Cost (in U.S. dollars)

• Application Fee: $150 (nonrefundable)
• 2021 Part-time Tuition: $3,000 (15 hours per week / 120 hours total)*, OR
• 2021 Tuition: $3,500 (25 hours per week / 200 hours total)
• 2022 Part-time Tuition: $3,000 (15 hours per week / 120 hours total)*, OR
• 2022 Tuition: $3,700 (25 hours per week / 200 hours total)
• International Student Service Fee: $380
• UC San Diego Extension medical insurance: $450
• Books/Materials: Approximately $250 – $400 (Payment CANNOT be made in advance. Books and materials must be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.)

* Part-time program is not eligible for the Form I-20.