Current IEC@OCC Students
- Current California travel recommendations
- Referral bonus program: get a reward for referring a friend to IEC!
- Meet the IEC interns!
- Information for New Students
- Cell Phones
- Orange County Info
- Orange Coast College (OCC) Info
- Transportation Info
- Maintaining Status
- Tuition Fees and Payment Deadlines
- Academic Calendar
- Interpretation Scales
- Activities
- Medical Information
- How to Print the I-94
- California Driver’s License Information
- Change of Address Forms
- Student Handbook
- Social Media
- After IEC@OCC (Orange Coast College)
Information for New Students:
IEC@OCC assists students as they adjust to their new life in the United States. Ask our staff if you have any questions! Here are guides to some of the more commonly asked questions.
- Cell phones: Download our Cell Phone Information sheet.
- Orange County: To learn more about life in Orange County, read the IEC@OCC Blog. The Blog has suggestions for activities and excursions and lists of must-see places in OC!
- Orange Coast College: Get involved in your new campus! Learn how with our article How to Get Involved at OCC.
- Transportation: Download our Transportation Guide, read our Guide to Public Transportation article, or download and read our Driving in the USA information document.
Maintaining Status:
Make sure you meet all the requirements to keep your student visa in status. Download the Maintaining Status document for more information.
Tuition Fees and Payment Deadlines:
Download the 2024 IEC@OCC Tuition Payment Form.
| Academic English Program Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | One-time fee | $100 |
| Express mail (mandatory for all applications mailed to an international address)* |
One-time fee | $50 |
| Activities Fee | Per 8-week session | $80 |
| Medical Insurance | Per 8-week session | $250 |
| Tuition for Academic English Program | 8-week session | $3400 |
| Tuition for Academic English Program | 16-week session | $6420 |
| Tuition for Academic English Program | 24-week session | $9460 |
| Tuition for Academic English Program | 32-week session | $12140 |
Academic Calendar & Progression Planner:
2024 IEC@OCC English Program Dates
2024 IEC@OCC English Program Tuition & Fees
- One session tuition fee: $3,400
- Activity (required fee): $80 per session
- IEC@OCC application fee (non-refundable): $100
- Mandatory medical insurance per 8-week session (cost varies between $225 - $310)
*does not include application fee ($100) and mandatory medical insurance (cost varies between $225 - $310 per 8-week session)
2024 HOLIDAYS & CLASS BREAKS
- January 15, Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. (no classes)
- February 19, Monday, Washington’s Day Holiday (no classes)
- April 12 - April 21, Spring Break
- May 27, Memorial Day Holiday (no classes)
- June 13 - June 23, Early Summer Break
- July 4 Holiday, Tuesday (no classes)
- August 9 - August 25, Late Summer Breaks
- September 2, Monday, Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
- November 11, Veterans Day Observed
- November 27, Thanksgiving Holiday (1/2 day)
- November 28, Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes)
- Dec 13, 2024 - Jan 6, 2025, Winter Break (current students)
*Fees may vary for each session. Visit the medical insurance page for details.
**Mandatory for all applications mailed to an international address
2025 IEC@OCC English Program Dates
2025 IEC@OCC English Program Tuition & Fees
- One session tuition fee: $3,400
- Activity (required fee): $80 per session
- IEC@OCC application fee (non-refundable): $100
- Mandatory medical insurance per 8-week session (cost varies between $225 - $310)
*does not include application fee ($100) and mandatory medical insurance (cost varies between $225 - $310 per 8-week session)
2025 HOLIDAYS & CLASS BREAKS
- January 20, Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. (no classes)
- February 17, Monday, Presidents' Day (no classes)
- April 18 - April 27, Spring Break
- May 26, Memorial Day Holiday (no classes)
- June 19 - June 29, Early Summer Break
- July 4 Holiday, Friday (no classes)
- August 15 - September 1, Late Summer Breaks
- September 1, Monday, Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
- November 11, Veterans Day Observed
- November 27, Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes)
- November 28, Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes)
- Dec 18, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025, Winter Break (current students)
Interpretation Scales:
For information on the skills students learn in IEC@OCC classes, view or download our Interpretation Scales:
Medical Information:
All IEC@OCC students have health care. Visit the IEC@OCC Medical Insurance page for information about healthcare options and answers to healthcare FAQs. Students can also download the Healthcare FAQs and the OCC Health Insurance brochure.
How to Print the I-94:
Download IEC@OCC’s instructions for printing the I-94 form. To print the I-94 Form, visit the I-94 Official Website.
California Driver’s License Information:
Download instructions for how to get a California driver’s license.
Change of Address Forms:
Did you move? Download the Change of Address Form.
Student Handbook:
The IEC@OCC Student Handbook contains useful information for IEC@OCC students, including important dates, classroom policies, information about our classes and levels of instruction, how to get a bank account in the U.S, and more.
Social Media:
Visit IEC@OCC’s social media sites!
After IEC@OCC (Orange Coast College):
IEC@OCC is located on the campus of Orange Coast College. After successfully completing courses at IEC@OCC, students who wish to attend college in the U.S. then continue with classes at Orange Coast College. Contact IEC@OCC for more information about attending classes at Orange Coast College and the transfer agreements OCC has with many colleges and universities.
- Download the IEC to OCC Guide for more information.
- Download the OCC Acceptance Checklist.
