Orange County, California

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Gap Year for International Students
at Orange Coast College

Improve your English, study at a U.S. college, and immerse yourself in American culture with IEC@OCC’s Gap Year program!

In this one-year program, students first take Academic English classes with IEC@OCC and then attend courses at Orange Coast College.

Gap Year program details

  • Two sessions (16 weeks) of English courses at IEC@OCC (September 3 - December 18, 2019; Orientation August 28 - 29)
  • One semester (4 courses) at Orange Coast College (January 17 - May 23, 2020)
  • Variety of courses choices (such as Architecture, Business, Sports, Theater, Dance, Art, Engineering, Computer Science, and Music)
  • Homestay or furnished apartment accommodation
  • Suggested English level: CEFR B1, IELTS 4.5, or iBT49

*Gap Year participants must meet the OCC English language proficiency requirement.

Prices

Option A - Homestay   Option B - Furnished Apt.
  • Homestay (shared room, no meals): $6,975  
  • Tuition
    • IEC: $6,040 (2 Sessions)
    • OCC: $3,906*
  • Textbooks are not included (prices will vary)
  • IEC@OCC application fee: $100
  • OCC application fee: $55
  • Mandatory medical insurance
    • IEC (2 Sessions): $500
    • OCC 2020 Spring Semester: $831
  • Airport pickup from LAX: $120**

* including health fee & college service charge ($21 each)
**additional fee may occur for late night/early morning arrivals)
  • Residential Apartments: $8,348
    • Includes double room, fully furnished apartment
  • Tuition
    • IEC: $6,040 (2 Sessions)
    • OCC: $3,906*
  • IEC Application Fee $100
  • OCC Application Fee $55
  • Mandatory medical insurance
    • IEC (2 Sessions): $500
    • OCC 2020 Spring Semester: $831
  • Airport pickup from LAX: $120**

* including health fee & college service charge ($21 each)
**additional fee may occur for late night/early morning arrivals)
 Option A total: $18,500* Option B total: $19,900*

 * Estimated price. Prices are subject to change.

Accommodation

Gap Year students may choose a homestay or residential apartment through Kapi Residences, a professional placement service for students living in off-campus housing.

  • Homestay
    • Single room
    • Two meals/day
  • Residential apartment
    • Fully furnished apartment through Kapi Residences
    • Double room
    • Monthly cleaning service with replenishment of basic items (such as cleaning supplies)
    • 24-hour emergency maintenance

For more information, visit the IEC@OCC Housing page.

Apply

To apply for IEC@OCC’s Gap Year, complete the following:

Contact IEC@OCC to submit documents and payments.