COLLEGE OF THE DESERT

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

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

Course Schedule:

Level	Class hrs/wk	Lab hrs/wk	CAI hrs/wk	Other* hrs/wk
B:	25		5
I:	25		5
A:	25		5
B:	27		5
I:	27		5
A:	27		5

* 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:

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

Average Full-time Hours per Week: 0

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 0

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 6

Full-time Admin: 3

Part-time Admin: 0

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 include notes about associate degree eligibility upon program completion.

Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: no

Maximum Credits Eligible: 0

IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: no

Maximum Credits Avail.: 0

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:

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: $3200

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: $800

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