Orange County, California

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Academic English Program

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 SESSIONS 2 & 3

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In Step One of IEC’s 1-2-3 Program, students attend English classes through IEC’s intensive English (often called the “English for Academic Purposes”) program. IEC’s Intensive English courses are specifically designed for students who plan to transfer to an American college or university; therefore, classes are focused on helping students master the academic and English skills necessary to succeed in the American university classroom. IEC’s English curriculum specifically focuses on writing research papers, preparing and giving presentations, and understanding lectures.  After completing IEC’s courses, students enter Step Two of the IEC’s 1-2-3 Program by beginning an academic program at Orange Coast College. They may also transfer to Diablo Valley College or other colleges.

 

Intensive English Program Details

  • IEC’s Intensive English Program is organized into six levels: students are placed in a level after orientation and complete one level every two months.
  • All IEC teachers are fully qualified and experienced language instructors dedicated to helping their students learn English.
  • Classes are held year-round.
  • Please note: Unfortunately, IEC does not offer courses for true beginners of English language learning. Prospective IEC students should have basic spelling skills, be able to write sentences, and be able to read and understand simple paragraphs. While students without these skills can still attend IEC, they should be prepared to hire a personal tutor and repeat the foundation-level class until they have mastered these skills.
  • Click here to apply. 

 

Conditional Admission

Students who do not have proof of English proficiency may receive conditional admission to OCC degree or certificate programs.  GEC admissions will review both the IEC@OCC Application and the OCC International Student Application.  If the applicant is a high school graduate or 18 years of age and meets the academic requirements for admission to OCC degree or certificate programs, a "Letter of Conditional Admission" will be issued.   

The student will be fully admitted to the OCC degree or certificate program once the English language proficiency requirement has been met.  This condition may be met by completing Advanced B, the highest level of English at IEC.  In this case, the Advanced B level will be accepted instead of other acceptable methods of English proficiency demonstration. A student who is not eligible for conditional admission will be notified and have the option to attend IEC@OCC without conditional admission to OCC degree or certificate programs. Click here to learn more about applying to OCC. 

 

 

2026 IEC@OCC English Program Dates

Session Class Dates Orientation Dates
1 January 6 - February 26 January 5
2 March 2 - April 16 February 26
3 April 27 - June 17 April 23
4 June 29 - August 13 June 25
5 August 31 - October 22 August 27 
6 October 26 - December 16 October 22

 

 

2026 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 is approximately $300 (depending on the session) 
Fees to be paid based on the number of sessions selected
Number of Sessions Activity fee Tuition TOTAL Your Savings!
1 session $80 $3400 $3480*  
2 sessions $160 $6420 $6580* (save $380)
3 sessions $240 $9460 $9700*  (save $740) 
4 sessions $320 $12,140 $12,460* (save $1460)

 *does not include application fee ($100) and mandatory medical insurance (cost varies between $225 - $310 per 8-week session) 

 

 2026 HOLIDAYS & CLASS BREAKS 

  • January 19, Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. (no classes)
  • February 16, Monday, Presidents' Day (no classes)
  • April 17 - April 26, Spring Break
  • May 26, Memorial Day Holiday (no classes)
  • June 18 - June 28, Early Summer Break
  • July 4 Holiday, Friday (no classes)
  • August 14 - August 30,  Late Summer Breaks 
  • September 7, Monday, Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
  • October 12, Indigenous Peoples’ Holiday (no classes)
  • November 11, Veterans Day Observed
  • November 26, Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes)