Intensive TOEFL Preparation

Who should take this course?

Students and professionals who would like to focus on preparing for the internet-based TOEFL test will benefit from the Intensive TOEFL Preparation program. High-intermediate to advanced levels of English proficiency (ELI core levels 105-110) are welcome to take this program. A student’s English proficiency is determined during the first week of the program (week 0). Students who do not obtain the required English level proficiency for this program will be transferred to the Intensive Academic English, Communication and Culture, or Intensive Communication and Culture program.

Dates

2020 Dates

• May 18 - July 17 -All instruction will be delivered by remote learning (no in-class instruction) due to the COVID-19 situation. Open to students living anywhere inside or outside of the U.S. All instruction will be according to the schedule in Pacific Standard Time (PST), so students should be ready to "attend" classes by videoconferencing at various times between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PST.
• July 27 - September 25 - CANCELED due to the COVID-19 situation.
• October 5 - December 4

2021 Dates

• January 4 - March 5
• March 15 - May 14
• May 24 - July 23
• August 2 - October 1
• October 11 - December 10

View a complete list of all program dates.

Program Schedule

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

Required Courses

• TOEFL iBT Preparation:
  • Integrated Skills Tasks
  • Writing and Speaking
  • Independent Skills Tasks
  • Writing, Speaking, and Listening
  • Reading and Vocabulary
• Core class focused on fluency
• Elective course focused on vocabulary development (options available upon arrival)

Students may take the Institutional paper-based TOEFL test at the UC San Diego English Language Institute (ELI) for an additional fee of $75 USD (price subject to change). The internet-based (iBT) TOEFL is available at several official testing sites in San Diego for an additional fee of $140 USD (price subject to change).

Note: This program can only be taken two times in levels 105-110.

Cost (in U.S. dollars)

• Application Fee: $150 (nonrefundable)
• FedEx fee: $50 (optional, but recommended)
• 2020/2021 Tuition: $3,500
• International Student Service Fee: $380
• UC San Diego Extension medical insurance for: $450
• Books/Materials: Approximately $250 – $400 (Payment CANNOT be made in advance. Books and materials must be purchased upon arrival at UC San Diego.)