UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE, EXTENSION

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Why UC Riverside?

Location, location, location!

Location Distance

Disneyland 55 minutes

Universal Studios 65 minutes

Ski Resorts 45 minutes

Beaches 50 minutes

Los Angeles 60 minutes

San Diego 90 minutes

Palm Springs 45 minutes

Santa Barbara 3 hours

Las Vegas 3 hours

San Francisco 7 hours

University of California System

Berkeley

Davis

Irvine

Los Angeles

Merced

RiversideSan Diego

San Francisco

Santa Barbara

Santa Cruz

Higher Education Public System in California

University of CaliforniaB.A./B.S. – M.A./M.S. – Ph.D57 Nobel Prize Winners10 CampusesOnly the top 12.5% students can apply

California State UniversityB.A./B.S. – M.A./M.S. 23 CampusesOnly the top 33% students can apply

Community CollegesA.A./A.S. – Two-Year111 Campuses

UCR’s Worldwide Reputation

One of the top ranked US institutions

Research Environmental (Alternative Fuel, Clean

Air) Nanoscale Science &Technology Genome Biology (Biotechnology) Sustainable Development Agriculture (Citrus)

US News and World Report Bourns College of Engineering #1,

higher than any engineering college of its size among public universities in the U.S.

44th among National Public Universities

6th in the nation for our diverse

student population Undergraduate business program in the top 5% of all business schools in the nation

Forbes Magazine (2009) 25th Best College Buy in America

Wide Range of Fields & Courses88 undergraduate degree programs, nearly 50 master's

degree programs and 39 Ph.D. programs

Enrollment: 20,956 students

18,523 undergraduates 2,433 graduate students

About 22,000 students by 2020

Over 5,100 international students

UCR is one of the only three UC’s with an undergraduate business program.

A Wide Range of Resources

Gymnasium

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

Equipment Rental for camping, ski, windsurfing, & more

Botanic Gardens

Theater Arts Center

Computer Store

Radio Station

The 1200-acre tree-shaded campus is one of the most beautiful of the university system.

What is UCR Extension?

It offers non-degree, professional courses & certificate programs.

Like all UCR courses, classes are rigorous.

The audience is primarily professional.

Courses provide great opportunities to network with other professionals.

UCR Extension is the continuing education and professional studies branch of the University of California, Riverside.

Many courses carry UCR transferrable credit.

International Education Programs

Established in 1975

60 different nationalities every quarter

Largest English program among the UC campuses

One of the largest English programs in The U.S.

Types of Programs

Since 1975, IEP has hosted over 75,000 students from over 100 different countries.

English Language Programs

Pathways to Undergraduate

Programs

Professional Certificate and

Diploma Programs

English Language Programs

o Intensive English

o English for International Business

o Improving Oral Fluency

o Conversation & American Culture

English Language Programs

10, 8, 6, & 4 weeks Up to 24 hours/week; 5 days/week Average class size:14 Year-round admission 6 levels: Beginner to advanced

UNIQUE FEATURES

Transferrable undergraduate UC Credit for

advanced 10-week students

Institutional TOEFL & TOEIC exams offered every quarter [TOEFL score accepted for UCR]

Opportunity to take UCR Extension class at a reduced rate for 10-week advanced- level students

Intensive English

Improving Oral Fluency

English for International Business

Conversation & American Culture

FREEConversation partners University counseling and placement

Intensive English Programs

For students who want to improve all language skills at any level

6 levels - beginner to advanced

Minimum Age: 15

No prior language proficiency required

Students develop language skills in an immersion environment with consistent assessment of

their proficiency.

CLASSES

Grammar

Reading

Writing

Oral Skills

Advanced-level Electives

Students who enroll for 3 quarters save $900!

Advanced English Courses

Intensive Levels 500 & 600

Improving Oral Fluency (IOF)

English for International Business (EIB)

Electives for Advanced Levels

English Through Film American Idioms

English Through Drama Pronunciation

International Relations Business English

Oral Skills Develop. GRE-GMAT Prep.

Advanced Vocabulary Public Speaking

Improving Oral Fluency Program

For students who want to improve listening & speaking skills to communicate effectively

4-, 6-, 8- & 10- week programs

Minimum Age:15

Advanced-level students

(minimum TOEFL 500 PBT,

iBT 59; IELTS 5.0; or IEP levels 500 or 600)

Personalized pronunciation practice

Oral presentations

Students set personal learning goals and given learning

contracts to track progress throughout the quarter. CLASSES

Pronunciation

Grammar for Oral Fluency

Oral Skills Development

Elective of choice

English for International Business

For students who want to communicate effectively in the business world

4-, 8- & 10- week programs

Minimum Age:17

Advanced-level students

(minimum TOEFL 500 PBT,

iBT 59; IELTS 5.0; or IEP levels 500 or 600)

Project-based learning

Business field trips

Students create unique product and service

companies and present them to an audience.

Advanced business computing training in lab

CLASSES

Business Principles & Practices

Functions & Idioms

Business Readings

Business Writing

Visits to local businesses

English for Academic Purposes

For advanced-level students preparing to enter a college or university graduate or

undergraduate program.

8- & 10- week programs

Minimum Age:18

Advanced-level students

(minimum TOEFL 530 PBT,

iBT 71; IELTS 5.5)

Project-based learning

Business field trips

Students build critical thinking and academic research skills.

CLASSES

Critical Reading and

Vocabulary

Academic Writing

Academic Skills

GRE/GMAT Preparation/

One Elective

Optional Language

Laboratory

Conversation & American Culture

A communicative program which provides an interactive learning environment that integrates classroom instruction,

sociocultural activities, and cultural excursions.

• 3-week sessions (July, August)

• Minimum Age:15

• 15 hours of conversation and oral skills development each week

• All class materials included

• Participation in American cultural activities

• Opportunity to meet other international students

• California sightseeing

An ideal short holiday program to have a language and cultural

experience.

Classes

Each week the CAC classroom curriculum focuses on distinct but integrated cultural themes:

Week 1 Multiculturalism and Team Work (Communities working together)

Week 2 Cultural Values: Regional and Global

Week 3 Comparative Cultural Learning and Reflection

Students may come on a B-2 visitor’s visa

Conversation & American Culture

Students may come on a B-2 visitor’s visa

Summer English Programs

Intensive English Program (INT)

Improving Oral Fluency (IOF)

English for International Business (EIB)

Conversation and American Culture

3-, 4- and 8-week sessions

Minimum Age:15 (INT, IOF, CAC)

Minimum Age:17 (EIB)

Offered July and August

15-30 Hours each week

Students from all over the world

UCR International Pathways Programs

• Direct Admission into UCR

• UCR Admission Preparation Program

• UCR International Transfer Track

• Transferring to UCR from Another University (2+2)

• University Credit Program (UCP)

Pathways to UCR Undergraduate Programs

Direct Admission into UCR

1. Complete A-G course requirements by the end of the grade 12 year.

2. Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) 3.4 out of 4.0 (85%).

3. Complete the SAT Reasoning, or the ACT plus writing, by December of the Grade 12 year.

4. Receive a minimum TOEFL score of 550 PBT, iBT 80 or IELTS 7.0 if the student’s native language and language of instruction in high school is not English.

UCR Admission Preparation Program

Intensive Nine-month Academic Preparation Program

IEP ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced-level English required (minimum TOEFL 530

PBT , IBT 71, IELTS 6.0)

• Students must meet UCR academic requirements to apply

for this program

9-month foundation program that combines advanced level English study and academic

skills preparation with the opportunity to take UCR credit

classes, which are fully transferable to your UCR undergraduate program

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Choose from over 80 undergraduate majors

• Prepare for the SAT and TOEFL in California

• Up to 30 academic credits

UCR Admission Preparation Program

• The UCR-APP program is a nine-month academic preparation program that runs from September to June, for international students that have met the A-G and GPA requirements but not the SAT/ACT and/or TOEFL/IELTS requirements.

• Requirements to UCR-APP– Applicants must have a minimum

GPA of 3.4 out of 4 and have completed the A-G requirements from an academic, non-vocational, secondary program.

– Students must also have a TOEFL 530 PBT, iBT 71 or IELTS 6.0. Students who

UCR Admission Preparation Program

UCR International Transfer Track

Intensive English Community College UC Riverside

Program Highlights

• Access to UCR

• Small classes and individual attention

• Opportunity to save $50,000 over two years

• No SAT or TOEFL requirements

Admission Requirements

• High school completion

Students gain admission to UCR by completing their first

two years at a partner Community College and

transfer back to UCR for the final two years, leading to an undergraduate degree from

UCR

Community Colleges

• Riverside Community College

• College of the Desert, Palm

Springs

• San Bernardino Valley College

• Diablo Valley College, Pleasant

Hill

• Chaffey College

• Irvine Valley College

• Cerritos College

UCR International Transfer Track Program

• The UCR International Transfer Track program (UCR-ITT) is a cooperative program between UCR and select California community colleges.

• Three steps:1. Strengthen English language

skills in UCR’s Intensive English Program

2. Graduate from a Community College partner (2 years)

3. Graduate from UCR (2 years)

UCR International Transfer Track Program

• Requirements to UCR-ITT– High school completion– No TOEFL or SAT needed

• Community College Partners• Riverside Community College

• College of the Desert

• Chaffey College

• Irvine Valley College

• Diablo Valley College

• San Bernardino Valley College

• Cerritos College

Why choose UCR-ITT?

Students have the opportunity to graduate from one of the best universities in the United States at a lower cost

Fees/Tuition

Books, etc.

On-campus room & board

Other

TOTAL EXPENSES

RCC

$19,100

CSU

$30,500

UC Riverside

$54,412

Of all transfer students accepted to the UC’s85% come from California Community Colleges

Transferring to UCR from Another University (2+2)

• For students who have taken one or more university level courses in their home country or in the United States

• Must apply as a transfer student.

Normally, students transfer a block of two years (60 transferrable semester credits) to complete the final two years of credit at UCR.

Transferring to UCR from Another University (2+2)

• Admission Requirements– Minimum GPA of 2.8 (75%) – Must complete the following, with a grade C (70%) or

better in each of the courses: Two transferable courses in English composition One transferable course in mathematical concepts

and quantitative reasoning Four transferable courses chosen from two of the

following subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical and biological sciences

University Credit Program

Gives opportunities to study with American

students & professionals

Language proficiency requirements –

TOEFL 550 PBT, 80 iBT

IELTS 6.5

Minimum age: 17

Students learn more about subjects that advance their

career while earning transferrable UC credit.

English classes at no extra cost.

Any combination of:

UC Riverside undergraduate or graduate classes

UCR Extension classes

University Credit Program (UCP) for Visiting Students

• UCP provides the opportunity to experience undergraduate, graduate and Extension credit courses, without having to formally apply to UCR.

• The UCP program is designed for university students who have demonstrated advanced understanding of English and who are academically strong.

University Credit Program (UCP) for Visiting Students

• TranscriptsStudents may request an official UCR Extension transcript which details grades and numbers of credits that can be transferred back to the student’s home institution.

• Admission Requirements– Receive a minimum TOEFL score of 550

PBT, iBT 80, IELTS 6.5 or equivalent– Demonstration of strong academic record– Recommendation from home school

suggested

Highlights: University Credit ProgramAllows study at American student rates

$4,350 per quarter (2013)

Compared with over $13,500 per quarter for international

students degree

Full transfer credit back to home university

Choose graduate and undergraduate courses within academic area of study

Support from college counselor to get courses students want With lower tuition fees, students do not have first choice of courses.

Full access to transferrable professional Extension courses

Option to earn UC Certificate

UCP Student ProfilesCourse Extension Campus English

Compensation Administration x

Human Resource Management x

Labor and Employee Relations x

American Idioms x

Yohana Marmol Country: El Salvador

Course Extension Campus English

Pattern Recognition x

Advanced Digital Image Processing x

Elementary Spanish x

Birds of the Mojave Desert x

Damien RoquesCountry: France

UCP Student ProfilesCourse Extension Campus English

Investment Planning x

Multinational Financial Management x

Applied Business Forecasting x

Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright x

Course Extension Campus English

Project Management Applications x

Special Event Planning x

Hand-building Ceramics x

Business Plan Development x

Journalism x

Asmaa IraquiCountry: Morocco

Taema MahinuiCountry: Tahiti

Professional Certificate and Diploma Programs

• Academic-year Certificate Programs (AYCP)

• Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Management and Hospitality

•Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Academic-year Certificate Programs

Business and Management

Full-time certificate that provides students with core skills & knowledge in a range of professional fields

TOEFL 550 PBT, 80 iBT

IELTS 6.5;

9-month program (three 12-week sessions)

Full time study

Late afternoon and evenings

September - June

Minimum age: 18

This program helps develop critical skills & specialized knowledge to

meet future career needs.

Business and Management Accounting Event Management Human Resources Lean Six Sigma Marketing Non-Profit Management Organizational Leadership Project Management Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Engineering and Technology • Construction Management • Facilities Management • Computer Technician • Energy Resource Management • Web Development

Postgraduate Certificate & Diploma

Latest management practices and strategies

including lectures, discussions, case studies & site visits

TOEFL 550 PBT, 80 iBT

IELTS 6.5;

No GMAT requirement

Bachelor’s degree in any academic area

OR 3 to 5 years management experience

Minimum age: 18

Postgraduate Certificate12-week program

Postgraduate Diploma9-month program (three 12-week sessions)

Quarter 1: CERTIFICATE1 - Global Human Resources Mgmt.2 - Global Marketing Mgmt.3 - Multinational Financial Mgmt.4 - Managing Change and Technology5 - Strategic Mgmt.

1+ modules from 1st quarter may be taken separatelyQuarter 2 & 3: DIPLOMA2 Concentration ChoicesManagement - EngineeringHospitality – Biotechnology-Sports Management-Media & CommunicationsQuarter 3: DIPLOMAUnpaid internship

1-year OPT PAID internship available

Postgraduate Diplomas

1st QUARTER

Fundamentals of Management

(PGCM)

2nd QUARTER

Choose Concentration

3rd QUARTER

Supervised Internship

Management Engineering Hospitality Biotechnology Media and Communications Sports Management

»1 YEAR OPT AVAILABLE UPON GRADUATION«

TESOL Certificate Programs

Focuses on skills & knowledge for successful teaching worldwide

Language proficiency requirements –

TOEFL 530 PBT, 71 iBT

or IELTS 6.0; with TSE 40

12-month program – 28 units

6-month program – 15 units

Full time study

Intensive English classes at no extra cost.

Minimum age: 18

Graduates of this program are ready to become

professional ESL teachers with tools to succeed in the

language classroom.

METHODOLOGY CLASSES

Conversation, Listening, Vocabulary, Writing,

Pronunciation, Grammar, Reading, American Culture

Second Language Acquisition

History of Language Learning

Student Teaching

Program Portfolio

Custom-designed Special ProgramsEnglish language & teacher training

Forensic Investigations

Executive & Corporate Training

Human Resources

Business Management

Geospatial Technologies

Environmental Management

Information Technology

We’ll design a program to meet your needs & time frame!

Do you have another idea?

IEP International Student Services

International Student Services at IEP

Accommodation

Socio-Cultural Activities

Transportation

College Counseling

Other Services

Accommodation:IEP American Family

Homestay Program

program is provided directly through IEP

over 300 local families are active in the program

cost includes housing, 3 meals per day, and transportation to and from IEP classes & activities

excellent opportunity for students to experience American culture and family life.

“Everyone welcomed me so I adapted easily, and I had a

lot of fun. My family cares about me a lot, and I feel

like I am part of the family.”

Accommodation:International Village Apartments

conveniently located next to

the Extension Center

IEP provides placement assistance

single, double, and triple occupancy

apartments

each apartment includes full kitchen,

bath, and living area

Minimum age: 18

Accommodation:

Extension Residence Center

convenient location

Short-term (up to 21 days)

accommodates up to 160 students

offers single and double occupancy dorm-style rooms

each room includes bathroom, phone, cable television, & wireless internet

resident assistants are available to assist students and provide activities

Minimum age: 18

Socio-Cultural Activities

Orientation & Welcome Program

Campus Involvement

Dances & Celebrations

Culture Events & Talent Shows

Tours & California Sight-Seeing

Trip Planning Assistance

Transportationairport pick-up & drop-off

weekly trips

shopping, drivers license, social security office

UCR Health Center & Riverside Medical Clinic

medical/dental/vision appointments

transportation & travel advice

public transport, car rental, driving information

College Counseling

meets individually with students to explore study options in the U.S.

provides TOEFL/TOEIC examinations on a bi-monthly basis

offers college fairs, campus visits, and college entrance seminars

assists students in completing college applications and essays

Other Services Program Orientation

Immigration Assistance

Sports Facilities

TOEFL and TOEIC Exams

Placement in American Universities

Computer Labs and Internet Access

Disabled Student Services

Prices* (2013)English Language Programs: $1,250 - $9,150

Direct Admission into UCR: $54,462

UCR-APP: $28,500

UCR-ITT: $3,350

UCP: $4,350

AYCP: $13,050

PGCM: $5,360

PGD: $16,050*Prices may vary depending on the program, and are

subject to change. For other programs and updated information: www.iep.ucr.edu

Top Ten Reasons to Choose UCR1. Location, location, location!

2. Top ranked American university

3. UCP program allows you to study at domestic rates

4. UCR is one of the only three UC’s with an undergraduate business program

5. Wide range of courses in a variety of fields for students of all ages (10+)

6. Access to professional courses

7. Fully transferrable credits to your home institution

8. Free conversation partners

9. Free college counseling

10. Wide range of services to assist you during your stay

Thank you !