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College Of The Desert
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Intensive English Academy (IEA)
Program Type: College/University Affiliated
43-500 Monterey Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Palm Desert, CA 92260


Host Institution: College Of The Desert
Host City Size: Up to 50,000
Year Established: 1998
Accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Host City Size: Up to 50,000
Year Established: 1998
Accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Phone #: 760-776-7238
Fax #: 760-862-1361
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/is/Pages/applicants.aspx
Application Contact Info: Cody McCabe; IEP Director; cmccabe@collegeofthedesert.edu
Fax #: 760-862-1361
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/is/Pages/applicants.aspx
Application Contact Info: Cody McCabe; IEP Director; cmccabe@collegeofthedesert.edu
Course Schedule:
* Other Course Type: Courses include field trips in the local area allowing students to practice their English skills
Additional Course Info: Students will work with the computer aided instruction and language lab facilities. Instructors include field trips for real world English experience.
English for Specific Purpose:
ESP Additional Info: Courses are designed to prepare students for university/community college entry.
Level | Class hrs/wk | Lab hrs/wk | CAI hrs/wk | Other* hrs/wk |
---|---|---|---|---|
B: | 25 | 5 | varies | |
I: | 25 | 5 | varies | |
A: | 25 | 5 | varies | |
B: | 27 | 5 | varies | |
I: | 27 | 5 | varies | |
A: | 27 | 5 | varies |
* Other Course Type: Courses include field trips in the local area allowing students to practice their English skills
Additional Course Info: Students will work with the computer aided instruction and language lab facilities. Instructors include field trips for real world English experience.
English for Specific Purpose:
Specific Purpose | hrs |
---|---|
University Preparation | 25 |
University Preparation | 27 |
ESP Additional Info: Courses are designed to prepare students for university/community college entry.
Terms:
Terms Additional Info: Students can study at any entry date. The shortest time of study is 8 weeks; the longest time of study is 1 year.
Program Size: 30
Program Size, Summer: 20
Average Class Size: 8
Minimum Class Size: 4
Maximum Class Size: 15
Distribution:
Full-time Instructors: 0
Part-time Instructors: 6
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 6
Full-time Admin: 3
Part-time study option: yes
Part-time Eligibility: Available for students on visa waiver, B and J visa students if incidental to study. Such students can choose 1-2 classes for 8 weeks.
Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: MELAB
Term Duration in Weeks | Start Month |
---|---|
8 | February |
16 | February |
16 | April |
8 | April |
8 | June |
8 | August |
16 | August |
16 | October |
8 | October |
Terms Additional Info: Students can study at any entry date. The shortest time of study is 8 weeks; the longest time of study is 1 year.
Program Size: 30
Program Size, Summer: 20
Average Class Size: 8
Minimum Class Size: 4
Maximum Class Size: 15
Distribution:
Region | Percent |
---|---|
Americas | 25.00 |
Asia | 40.00 |
Europe | 35.00 |
Full-time Instructors: 0
Part-time Instructors: 6
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 6
Full-time Admin: 3
Part-time study option: yes
Part-time Eligibility: Available for students on visa waiver, B and J visa students if incidental to study. Such students can choose 1-2 classes for 8 weeks.
Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: MELAB
Admissions: All Applicants
Visa Forms Issued: I-20
Other Visa Forms Issued - Details: The I-20 is issued by College of the Desert. I-20's are issued for the requested time of study and can include continued academic study at College of the Desert.
Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: no
IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: no
I-20 Includes Academic Admission: no
Academic Admissions Conditions: Upon completion of Level 3 at the IEA program; submission of required documents
TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: no
If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Students who complete Level 3 at the IEA program will have the TOEFL requirement waived.
TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: no
Articulation Agreement(s): yes
Articulation Agreement Details: The IEA is owned and operated by College of the Desert which is a 2 year community college
Visa Forms Issued: I-20
Other Visa Forms Issued - Details: The I-20 is issued by College of the Desert. I-20's are issued for the requested time of study and can include continued academic study at College of the Desert.
Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: no
IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: no
I-20 Includes Academic Admission: no
Academic Admissions Conditions: Upon completion of Level 3 at the IEA program; submission of required documents
TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: no
If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Students who complete Level 3 at the IEA program will have the TOEFL requirement waived.
TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: no
Articulation Agreement(s): yes
Articulation Agreement Details: The IEA is owned and operated by College of the Desert which is a 2 year community college
Tuition:
Fees: $30
Insurance Cost: $550
Insurance Details: Insurance costs vary depending on enrollment period. The above is for a 16-week session.
Other Costs: Approx. $200 for books per level; misc. costs estimated at $700 per 16-week session;
Campus Housing Assistance Available: no
Housing Costs: $3000
Housing Weeks: 16
Housing Cost Type: Room and Board
Additional Housing Info: Program staff assists with homestay placements and finding local apartments
Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available
Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes
Homestay Assistance Available: yes
Board Plan Availability: Board plan included in housing
Board Plan Costs: $775
Board Plan Weeks: 4
Board Plan Additional Info: Local apartment rentals readily available; cost of rent varies
Services Available: Academic Counseling, Airport Meeting, Campus Orientation, Crosscultural Activities, Field Trips, Host Family, Housing Assistance, International Student Advisor, Personal/Cultural Counseling, Recreational Activities, Visa/Tax Counseling
Tuition | Weeks |
---|---|
2100 | 8 |
3850 | 16 |
2550 | 8 summer |
9800 | 40 |
Fees: $30
Insurance Cost: $550
Insurance Details: Insurance costs vary depending on enrollment period. The above is for a 16-week session.
Other Costs: Approx. $200 for books per level; misc. costs estimated at $700 per 16-week session;
Campus Housing Assistance Available: no
Housing Costs: $3000
Housing Weeks: 16
Housing Cost Type: Room and Board
Additional Housing Info: Program staff assists with homestay placements and finding local apartments
Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available
Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes
Homestay Assistance Available: yes
Board Plan Availability: Board plan included in housing
Board Plan Costs: $775
Board Plan Weeks: 4
Board Plan Additional Info: Local apartment rentals readily available; cost of rent varies
Services Available: Academic Counseling, Airport Meeting, Campus Orientation, Crosscultural Activities, Field Trips, Host Family, Housing Assistance, International Student Advisor, Personal/Cultural Counseling, Recreational Activities, Visa/Tax Counseling
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