Semester Schedule
The Intensive English Program offers convenient and flexible entry dates for all students. If you have any questions regarding student enrollment, please email Sara Oser at [email protected] or Brier Welch at [email protected]. All Intensive English Program courses are academically focused. These courses help students prepare for study in the College of Marin Credit Program, a bachelor’s or master’s program, employment, and in preparation to take the TOEFL or other English language exams.
Sample Schedule
Classes run Monday through Thursday, 9 am until 2:20 pm.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 am – 11:05 am Core Classes | Grammar for Oral and Written Communication | Academic Writing and Reading | Grammar for Oral and Written Communication | Academic Writing and Reading |
| 11:05 am – 11:10 am | Break | |||
| 11:10 am – 11:35 am | Self-Paced Reading | |||
| 11:35 am – 12:20 pm | Lunch | |||
| 12:20 pm – 2:20 pm Core Classes | Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation for Academic Success | Idioms and Topics in American Culture | Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation for Academic Success | Idioms and Topics in American Culture |
Tuition and Dates
Residents, eligible non-immigrant visa/status holders, and others may enroll in any program/session length at any time. Prices and schedule subject to change. Additional fees apply.
Full Program: 4 Core Classes and 4 Self-Paced Reading sessions
Half Program: 2 Core Classes and 2-4 Self-Paced Reading sessions
Quarter Program: 1 Core Class and 2 Self-Paced Reading sessions
Students in all program lengths may participate in IEP cultural activities, presentations, field trips, celebrations, and end-of-semester graduation ceremony.
F-1 International Student Tuition
FALL 2019
| Program Start Date* | Tuition (Full Program Only) | Session Length |
|---|---|---|
| August 19 | $3990 | 16 Weeks |
| September 16 | $3249 | 12 Weeks |
| October 14 | $2166 | 8 Weeks |
| November 12 | $1117 | 4 Weeks |
SPRING 2020
| Program Start Date* | Tuition (Full Program Only) | Session Length |
|---|---|---|
| January 21 | $3990 | 16 Weeks |
| February 18 | $3249 | 12 Weeks |
| March 23 | $2166 | 8 Weeks |
| April 20 | $1117 | 4 Weeks |
*Please check program orientation dates on the F-1 student application
Tuition for Residents, J-1, Tourist, and Others
FALL 2019
| Program Start Date* | Full Program (20 hours/week) | Half Program (10 hours/week) | Quarter Program (5.5 hours/week) | Session Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19 | $3705 | $2238 | $1292 | 16 Weeks |
| September 16 | $2798 | $1689 | $975 | 12 Weeks |
| October 14 | $1892 | $1141 | $659 | 8 Weeks |
| November 12 | $982 | $593 | $342 | 4 Weeks |
SPRING 2020
| Program Start Date* | Full Program (20 hours/week) | Half Program (10 hours/week) | Quarter Program (5.5 hours/week) | Session Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 21 | $3705 | $2238 | $1292 | 16 Weeks |
| February 18 | $2798 | $1689 | $975 | 12 Weeks |
| March 23 | $1892 | $1141 | $659 | 8 Weeks |
| April 20 | $982 | $593 | $342 | 4 Weeks |
*We ask students to come to IEP the week before they begin their program to take placement tests. Please allow a maximum of 5 hours for placement testing. Placement testing can be done over multiple days.
Tuition for Residents, Au Pairs, Tourist, and other non-resident status holders
Non-immigrant visa holders must follow the rules and regulations of their visa/status, including regulations regarding study. Each visa/status category may have different regulations regarding what is required or permitted. For information regarding your specific visa category, please contact Brier Welch at [email protected].
When you are ready to register, the Intensive English Program staff will provide you with the correct course codes.
NOTE: The Intensive English Program is a not-for-credit program which can accommodate B-1/B-2 (Tourist) visa holders