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. |
* including health fee & college service charge ($21 each) |
* including health fee & college service charge ($21 each) |
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:
- IEC@OCC Online Application or download the IEC@OCC Application (PDF)
- OCC application
Contact IEC@OCC to submit documents and payments.