Language Schools in California

Azusa Pacific University

As an evangelical Christian university, APU affirms the supremacy of Christ in all areas of life. These beliefs and values exist at the core of the university. Find out more about where APU stands as a faith community by reading the following documents....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)

California State University - Bakersfield

California State University, Bakersfield is a comprehensive public university committed to offering excellent undergraduate and graduate programs that advance the intellectual and personal development of its students. An emphasis on student learning is enhanced by a commitment to scholarship, diversity, service, global awareness and life-long learning. The University collaborates with partners in ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English (Master)

Loyola Marymount University, Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

The encouragement of learning is the first pillar of the mission. Considered together with the pursuit of academic excellence, it constitutes the overarching theme of current strategic planning that envisions LMU’s growth into one of the nation’s distinguished Catholic universities....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English (Master)

Notre Dame de Namur University

Notre Dame de Namur University is a fully accredited, independent, Catholic, co-educational, master's university founded in 1851 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in San Jose and moved to Belmont, California, in 1923....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English (Master)

San Diego State University, College of Arts and Letters

Welcome to San Diego State University. SDSU is the largest university in San Diego and the third largest in California. Our campus community is home to more than 34,000 students and approximately 6,400 faculty and staff....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish (Master)
- Master in English (Master)

Soka University of America, Graduate School

Welcome to California's newest private four-year liberal arts college and graduate school! Founded upon peace, human rights and the sanctity of life, Soka University is open to top students of all nationalities and beliefs. SUA offers a 9:1 student/faculty ratio, and all undergraduate students study abroad for a semester during their junior year...it's included in tuition!...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Education - Teaching English as a Second Language (Master)

University of California, College of Letters and Science - Los Angeles

UCLA is a leader in many fields of study, pursuing its mission through excellence in education, research and service. We are a dynamic and diverse community that not only is enhancing our university’s proud legacy, but also enriching our community. As one of the nation’s leading public research universities, we take pride in our responsibility to serve the people of our city, region, state and wor...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English as a Second Language (Master)
- Master in Spanish and Portuguese (Master)
- Master in Germanic Languages (Master)
- Master in Classics (Master)
- Doctor in Spanish and Portuguese (Doctor)
- Doctor in Germanic Languages (Doctor)
- Doctor in English Literature (Doctor)

Alliant International University

Alliant International University focuses on preparing students for professional careers in the applied social sciences. Our faculty, students and alumni are committed to making an impact on society and to results that make a difference in the lives of individuals, couples, families, schools, organizations, companies, and nations....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Doctor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Doctor)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)

California State University, College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences - Stanislaus

California State University, Stanislaus is an exceptional public university that, because of its student-friendly size and commitment to excellence, is able to offer all the benefits of a private education. CSU Stanislaus offers baccalaureate degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, business and education, as well as teaching credentials, master’s degree programs, and other professional studies....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English (Master)
- Certificate in English (Certificate)

University of Southern California, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish (Master)
- Master in International Community Health and Medical Spanish (Master)
- Master in German (Master)
- Master in French (Master)
- Master in Classics (Master)
- Doctor in Spanish (Doctor)
- Doctor in International Community Health and Medical Spanish (Doctor)
- Doctor in German (Doctor)
- Doctor in French (Doctor)
- Doctor in English (Doctor)
- Doctor in Classics (Doctor)
- Certificate in Intensive English (Language)

San Francisco State University, College of Science and Engineering

Picture a place where you can discover yourself and develop your talents to the fullest. As an SF State student you have the opportunity to make new connections with friends, professors, and community members beyond campus. On the following pages, we've captured just a few of the reasons to join the SF State community. We invite you to take a take a photo tour, learn some University facts, and hea...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish (Master)
- Master in German (Master)
- Master in French (Master)
- Master in English (Master)
- Master in Creative Writing (Master)
- Master in Classics (Master)
- Master in Chinese (Master)
- Certificate in Education - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)

California State Polytechnic University Pomona, College of the Extended University

As one of only six polytechnic universities nationwide, Cal Poly Pomona's hallmark is its learn-by-doing philosophy, directly stemming from its polytechnic mission. By blending theory and practice in all its disciplines, the university recognizes that the students solving classroom problems today will be the employees solving the real-world problems tomorrow. Students are afforded opportunities to...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English (Master)

Fresno Pacific University, Fresno Pacific Graduate School

Fresno Pacific is the Central Valley's only accredited Christian university, offering leading academic programs, ethical and spiritual development through traditional bachelor's degree, adult degree completion, master's, certificate and credentialing programs....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Master in Reading and Language Arts (Master)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)
- Certificate in Reading and Language Arts (Certificate)

Alliant International University, Graduate School of Education

Alliant International University focuses on preparing students for professional careers in the applied social sciences. Our faculty, students and alumni are committed to making an impact on society and to results that make a difference in the lives of individuals, couples, families, schools, organizations, companies, and nations....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Doctor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Doctor)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)

Holy Names University

Situated on 60 wooded acres high in the Oakland hills, our campus provides beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay and a close-knit, supportive environment that allows for intense learning and personal development. Holy Names University has been named a 2004 "Best Value: A Great School at a Great Price" by U.S. News & World Report. Ranked third among Western colleges and universities for diversit...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in teaching English as a Second Language (Master)

La Sierra University

A diverse community of inquiry, learning, and service, rooted in the Christian gospel, La Sierra is committed to Seventh-day Adventist values and ideals. Its mission is: TO SEEK truth enlarging human understanding through scholarship; TO KNOW ourselves broadly educating the whole student; TO SERVE others contributing to the good of the global community....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English (Master)

University of California, Letters and Science - Davis

UC Davis is one of the nation's top public research universities and is part of the world's pre-eminent public university system. The campus is set in the heart of the Central Valley, close to the state capital and San Francisco Bay Area. As one of the last "small-town universities," we cherish our close relationships on campus and within the Davis community....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish (Master)
- Master in German (Master)
- Master in English (Master)
- Doctor in Spanish (Doctor)
- Doctor in German (Doctor)
- Doctor in French (Doctor)
- Doctor in English (Doctor)

Mills College

Mills is an independent liberal arts college for women with graduate programs for women and men. The College educates students to think critically and communicate responsibly and effectively, to accept the challenges of their creative visions, and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effect thoughtful changes in a global, multicultural society....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English (Master)
- Master in Creative Writing (Master)

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, Orfalea College of Business

Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university located in San Luis Obispo California. The emphasis of the University is a "learn by doing" educational experience for its more than 18,000+ students. Many students seek admission to Cal Poly not only because of its excellent academic reputation, but also because the 6,000-acre main campus is nestled in the foothills of Sa...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English (Master)

University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education

Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Master in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Master)
- Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Certificate)

San Jose State University

San José State provides a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor's and master's degrees in 134 areas of study. Quality teaching and small classes are a priority at SJSU, where tenured professors teach introductory as well as advanced courses. One of the 200 top research universities in the nation, SJSU offers rigorous course work and research opportunities to more than 30,000 underg...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Master in Spanish (Master)
- Master in English (Master)

Sonoma State University, School of Arts and Humanities

Located in California's premier wine country 50 miles north of San Francisco, Sonoma State is a small campus with big ideas.With a tradition of promoting intellectual and personal growth, leadership opportunities and technological proficiency, SSU offers its 8,500 students a friendly, safe and informal atmosphere on a beautiful campus setting of 269 richly-landscaped acres. Currently, campus housi...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English (Master)

Claremont Graduate University, School of Arts and Humanities

Claremont Graduate University is an academic institution like no other. Here you will find everything you need to cultivate your personal and professional growth. CGU is the only comprehensive university in the nation devoted entirely to graduate-level education. Our unique arrangement fosters a collegial community, where students and world-class faculty form close, interactive relationships. Our...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English (Master)
- Doctor in English (Doctor)

California State University, School of Arts and Letters - Sacramento

At Sacramento State, "Leadership begins here" is more than a slogan. We offer students life-changing opportunities to become leaders in their communities. Opportunities to learn from great teachers. Opportunities for one-of-a-kind internships and research experiences. And, through our location in the heart of California's Capital City, opportunities to make a difference through public service....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Master in Spanish (Master)
- Master in English (Master)

California State University, School of Arts Letters and Social Sciences - East Bay

At Cal State East Bay you will join a vibrant learning community of students who hail from a multitude of backgrounds and countries. With research, degree, and exchange programs around the world, Cal State East Bay faculty and students teach and learn in a stimulating multicultural environment that prepares you to compete and thrive in today's global economy....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English (Master)

Saint Mary´s College of California, School of Education

Saint Mary's College of California is fundamentally designed to transform the way in which students understand themselves and engage with the world. We encourage you to embrace complexity, contemplate your place and purpose in the world, and undertake a searching examination of self, spirit and society. We're a Catholic, Lasallian, liberal arts college, and we're rooted in the life and work of Sa...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Master in Reading and Language Arts Leadership (Master)
- Certificate in Reading and Language Arts Leadership (Certificate)

University of California, School of Humanities - Irvine

Founded in 1965, the University of California, Irvine combines the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. With a commitment to cutting-edge research, teaching, learning and creativity, UCI is a driving force for innovation and discovery that benefits our local, national and global communities in many ways. ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English (Master)
- Doctor in English (Doctor)

Stanford University, School of Humanities and Sciences

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish and Portuguese (Master)
- Master in German Studies (Master)
- Master in French (Master)
- Master in English Literature (Master)
- Master in Classics (Master)
- Doctor in Spanish and Portuguese (Doctor)
- Doctor in German Studies (Doctor)
- Doctor in French (Doctor)
- Doctor in English Literature (Doctor)
- Doctor in Classics (Doctor)

Biola University, School of Intercultural Studies

Biola University is a private Christian university located in Southern California. For nearly 100 years, Biola has stood out as an institution grounded on biblically centered education, intentional spiritual development, and career preparation, where all faculty, staff and students are professing Christians....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)

Soka University of America

Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo (SUA, Aliso Viejo) is a selective, independent, non-profit, co-educational, comprehensive institution of higher learning. The university offers a comparative study of Eastern and Western perspectives integrated across an interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum. SUA serves both national and international students. Founded on the Buddhist principles of peace...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language (Master)

State University of New York College at Cortland

State University of New York College at Cortland is one of 13 four-year colleges in the SUNY system. We share important academic goals with our sister institutions and are especially proud of our distinctive strengths, strong majors, and a history of more than 125 years of teacher education....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English Education (Master)
- Master in English (Master)

University of California - Berkeley

The University of California was chartered in 1868 and its flagship campus — envisioned as a "City of Learning" — was established at Berkeley, on San Francisco Bay. Today the world's premier public university and a wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in German (Master)
- Master in French (Master)
- Master in English (Master)
- Master in East Asian Languages - Chinese and Japanese (Master)
- Master in Classics (Master)
- Doctor in German (Doctor)
- Doctor in French (Doctor)
- Doctor in English (Doctor)
- Doctor in East Asian Languages - Chinese and Japanese (Doctor)
- Doctor in Classics (Doctor)

Chapman University, Wilkinson College of Letters and Sciences

Chapman University, founded in 1861 and based in the city of Orange, is one of the oldest, most prestigious private universities in California. Chapman’s picturesque campus is located in the midst of one of the nation’s most vibrant economies and artistically creative areas, and draws outstanding students from across the nation and around the world. Known for its blend of liberal arts and profes...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in English (Master)
- Master in Creative Writing (Master)

Stanford University, School of Education

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Doctor in English Education (Doctor)

California State University, Division of Extended Education - Los Angeles

Serving approximately 20,500 students primarily from the greater Los Angeles area. Cal State L.A. operates year round on the quarter system. Four quarters, each 11 weeks in duration. Cal State L.A. is organized into six colleges that incorporate 50 academic departments and divisions offering a variety of majors. Six colleges offer nationally recognized science, arts, business, criminal justice, en...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Legal Interpretation and Translation - Spanish / English (Certificate)

California State University, Extended & Continuing Education - East Bay

At Cal State East Bay you will join a vibrant learning community of students who hail from a multitude of backgrounds and countries. With research, degree, and exchange programs around the world, Cal State East Bay faculty and students teach and learn in a stimulating multicultural environment that prepares you to compete and thrive in today's global economy....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)

University of California, Extension Center - Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is one of 10 universities within the prestigious University of California system, and the only UC located in Inland Southern California. Widely recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the nation, UCR's current enrollment is 17,187 students, with a goal of 21,000 students by 2010. The campus is in the midst of a tremendous g...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Teaching Language Arts and Writing (Certificate)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate)
- Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Certificate)

University of San Francisco, School of Education

The core mission of the University is to promote learning in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons and professionals, and the values and sensitivity necessary to be men and women for others....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (Certificate)

National University, Department of Media

Whether you're looking to transfer into a degree or certificate program, begin undergraduate or graduate studies, or just to freshen-up your skills, National University is the place for you! National is the second-largest private, non-profit university in California and the #1 choice for transferring community college students. Our year-round registration, flexible programs, online degrees, and...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Online Master in English (Online Master)

Anaheim University, Graduate School of Education

Anaheim University is a pioneering online institution of higher learning. Its administrative offices are located in Anaheim, California. The University, through its state-of-the-art computer-mediated learning environment, provides opportunities for students around the globe to interact with the most renowned experts in their fields allowing them to both further their knowledge and advance their pr...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Online Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Online Master)

University of California, Department of Spanish and Classics - Davis

UC Davis is one of the nation's top public research universities and is part of the world's pre-eminent public university system. The campus is set in the heart of the Central Valley, close to the state capital and San Francisco Bay Area. As one of the last "small-town universities," we cherish our close relationships on campus and within the Davis community....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Online Certificate in Classics (Online Certificate)

California State University, College of Education - San Bernardino

A young, vibrant university, California State University, San Bernardino is one of the fastest growing universities in California, largely because of its rapidly expanding service area of San Bernardino and Riverside counties, which covers 27,000 square miles – a territory larger than 10 states in the nation. More than 65,000 alumni hale from CSUSB, including many who work in Southern California a...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Reading - Language Arts (Master)

University of California, UCR Extension - Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is one of 10 universities within the prestigious University of California system, and the only UC located in Inland Southern California. Widely recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the nation, UCR's current enrollment is 17,187 students, with a goal of 21,000 students by 2010. The campus is in the midst of a tremendous g...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Online Certificate in Teaching Language Arts and Writing (Online Certificate)

Antioch University - Los Angeles

Antioch is a six-campus university located in four states. Each campus has its own distinct academic programs, community life, and regional or national identity. Together we have developed a new Ph.D. program and a growing number of on-line courses. Antioch University is founded on principles of rigorous liberal arts education, innovative experiential learning and socially engaged citizenship. The...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Creative Writing (Master)
- Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing (Certificate)

University of California, Palm Desert Graduate Center - Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is one of 10 universities within the prestigious University of California system, and the only UC located in Inland Southern California. Widely recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the nation, UCR's current enrollment is 17,187 students, with a goal of 21,000 students by 2010. The campus is in the midst of a tremendous g...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts (Master)

Saint Mary´s College of California, School of Liberal Arts

Saint Mary's College of California is fundamentally designed to transform the way in which students understand themselves and engage with the world. We encourage you to embrace complexity, contemplate your place and purpose in the world, and undertake a searching examination of self, spirit and society. We're a Catholic, Lasallian, liberal arts college, and we're rooted in the life and work of Sa...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Fine Arts - Creative Writing (Master)

Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences

The goal of the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences is to provide to its students a professional graduate education in traditional Chinese medicine, with the skills necessary to obtain licensure and become competent primary health care providers....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Master)

American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Mission of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine is to provide exemplary professional education and quality patient care in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Master)

Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

At Yo San University, we teach acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including tai chi and qigong, and operate a professional community Acupuncture Clinic. Our mission is to help students cultivate their own energy, achieve and maintain a healthy mind, body, and spirit, and lead happier, more balanced lives....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture, Herbology, Massage, Qi Development (Master)

Meridian Institute

Meridian Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to researching holistic and integrative approaches to wellness and healing. Our research focuses on various modalities and systems including the holistic philosophy of Edgar Cayce, traditional osteopathy, chiropractic, herbal medicine, mind-body healing, and spiritual transformation. We hope that our research will contribute to the integr...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Master)

University of East-West Medicine

The University of East-West Medicine offers degree and non-degree certificate studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Tai chi and Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT). The program we provide borrows treasures from the rich heritage of China Chinese medicine as well as modern western medical sciences. Our curriculum not only respects this unique system of health-care, but also recognizes the need to ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Master)

University of the West

University of the West (formerly known as Hsi Lai University) is a private, nonprofit, co-educational university offering undergraduate, graduate, certificate and continuing education programs consistent with the educational mission of California higher education degree-granting institutions. ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Chinese (Master)

San Jose State University, College of Humanities and the Arts

San José State provides a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor's and master's degrees in 134 areas of study. Quality teaching and small classes are a priority at SJSU, where tenured professors teach introductory as well as advanced courses. One of the 200 top research universities in the nation, SJSU offers rigorous course work and research opportunities to more than 30,000 underg...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in French (Master)

Academy by the Sea/Camp Pacific

The Academy by the Sea is located on the sixteen acre Army and Navy Academy campus in beautiful Carlsbad, California. Carlsbad is a sunny seaside resort community ideally situated on the Pacific Ocean, 35 miles north of San Diego and 80 miles south of Los Angeles. The Academy facilities include a library, swimming pool, beach access, gymnasium, weight room, tennis courts, athletic fields, computer...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Monterey Peninsula College

MPC is a medium-sized California community college located in a small city 100 miles South of San Francisco. MPC students receive priority consideration for transfer admission to the 10 University of California (UC) and 23 California State University (CSU) campuses (90% of our international students transfer into the third year of bachelor's degree programs)....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in World Languages - Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in World Languages - French (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)

Glendale Community College - International Student Program

Established in 1927, Glendale Community College is a public, two-year community/junior college within the State of California system. The College is fully accredited by the U.S. regional body, WASC: Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Glendale C.C. offers the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, along with the opportunity for short-term Certificate programs for qualified st...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Associate in Foreign Language (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)

Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College

Located in the heart of sunny southern California, Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College welcome students from all over the world to beautiful, safe campuses with culturally diverse populations, and easy access to the many natural and cultural attractions of southern California. World-famous Disneyland is just minutes away from either college. Los Angeles – an arts and entertainment capita...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Business Applications and Technology - Spanish/English Interpretation and Translation (Certificate)
- Certificate in American Sign Language (Certificate)
- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)

Foothill College / De Anza College

Over the past 50 years, Foothill and De Anza have consistently ranked among the top two-year colleges in the U.S. for outstanding academics and successful transfer to world-class universities. Located in the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area and recognized as innovative and forward-thinking, we welcome over 2,000 international students from over 100 countries....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Certificate in Spanish (Certificate)
- Certificate in French (Certificate)
- Certificate in Chinese (Certificate)
- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)
- Associate in Creative Writing (Associate)
- Associate in Chinese (Associate)

Long Beach City College

Long Beach City College was founded in 1927 and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Helping you achieve success in both your academic and personal life is our primary goal. Your classroom success is supported by our state-of-the-art facilities on both of the college's campuses. The Liberal Arts Campus is situated in a lovely residential neighborhood and houses most of...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Foreign Languages (Certificate)
- Associate in Foreign Languages (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)

Citrus College

Founded in 1915, Citrus College is a public, coeducational, two-year college. It is the oldest community college in Los Angeles County and the fifth oldest in California. Citrus College enjoys the reputation of a small, friendly college with a student body of over 12,000 students. The campus is located in Glendora, a safe community near the foothills of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. It is l...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in German (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)

Sierra College

Thank you for your interest in attending Sierra College as an international student. Choosing which college to attend is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! Sierra College is located in the foothills of the beautiful Sierra Mountains of California, 160 kilometers east of San Francisco. Our main campus is located in Rocklin, just minutes from Sacramento, the State capitol of Calif...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Certificate in Deaf Studies - American Sign Language (Certificate)
- Associate in English (Associate)
- Associate in Deaf Studies - American Sign Language (Associate)

Palomar College

Palomar College is an educational leader committed to quality learning. We provide our community the knowledge, information, skills, and aesthetic appreciation necessary to live responsibly, effectively, and creatively in an interdependent and changing world....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Intensive English Training (Language)
- Certificate in French (Certificate)
- Certificate in ASL/English Interpreter Training Program (Certificate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)
- Associate in ASL/English Interpreter Training Program (Associate)

Los Medanos College

Los Medanos College is a diverse, full-service community college, serving approximately 9,000 students each semester. We offer a comprehensive, fast-track transfer program for students who wish to pursue baccalaureate degrees, Associate degrees and Certificates of Achievement in technical education programs for job skills training, and courses for continuing professional education. Located in a p...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in English (Associate)

Golden West College

Located in the coastal community of Huntington Beach, in Southern California, Golden West College is part of the California Community College system and was founded in 1965. On 120 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, GWC serves 13,000 students and is considered a medium-size, two-year college....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Interpreting for Deaf People (Certificate)
- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in Interpreting (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in English as a Second Language (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)
- Associate in Chinese (Associate)

El Camino College

El Camino Language Academy (ECLA) is located on the campus of El Camino College - one of the most prestigious two-year community colleges in the United States. The Language Academy is an academic based program that will provide you with the skills to continue your American education. We welcome you to southern California and an area that is culturally diverse, close to beautiful beaches, and near ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)

Fullerton College

At Fullerton College's International Student Center (ISC), you will always find a smile and friendly face. Welcoming over 300 students from more than 60 countries, the ISC provides personal attention in order to help students feel a part of the campus and community, experience personal growth, and achieve academic success....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Foreign Language (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)

Los Angeles Harbor College

Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) is one of the 109 outstanding public two-year California community colleges and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. L.A. Harbor College is distinctive because of its relatively small size (8500 students, 120 international students), its friendliness, its world-class architectural technology, music, and nursing (R.N.) programs, a...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)

MiraCosta College

Come study at one of the most beautiful campuses in California! MiraCosta is a public, fully-accredited community college located minutes from the beach. Students can earn Associate degrees and professional certificates in more than 50 academic subject areas. For students interested in a Bachelor's degree, MiraCosta is an ideal choice for students to begin their studies. With smaller classes and m...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Certificate in Career Spanish for Medical Personnel (Certificate)
- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in German (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in English and Literature (Associate)

Cerritos College

The International Student Center welcomes you to attend Cerritos College. Cerritos College is a public two-year California educational institution accredited by the Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and welcomes students from around the world....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Interpreting/Translating (Certificate)
- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in Interpreting/Translating (Associate)
- Associate in German (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)

Contra Costa College

Contra Costa College is a diverse, full-service California community college located across the bay from San Francisco. Contra Costa College currently serves approximately 8,000 students each semester and is known for its excellent faculty, small classes, and caring and dedicated support staff. The college is conveniently located near San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley, with nearby public transpo...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College is a community college with close to 20,000 students, including 1,000 international students from 70 different countries. In addition to providing excellent transfer preparation (the first two years of study toward the four-year baccalaureate degree) for universities, SBCC offers over 100 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide range of occupation/ career fie...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Certificate in Creative Writing - Professional Writing (Certificate)
- Certificate in Creative Writing - General (Certificate)
- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa Junior College is a two-year community college, founded in 1918. Located approximately one hour north of San Francisco in Northern California's beautiful wine country, SRJC is regarded as one of the nation's premier two-year colleges, offering university level courses. We are known for our academic excellence, superb faculty, comprehensive student services, and excellent facilities. Whi...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in ASL/English Interpreter Education (Certificate)
- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)
- Associate in ASL/English Interpreter Education (Associate)

Los Angeles City College - International Student Program

Los Angeles City College is the oldest College in the Los Angeles Community District. It is located on 48 acres in Hollywood, five miles from Downtown Los Angeles. The climate and physical location are ideal, with an average annual temperature of 78 and 330 days of sunshine every year. Residents of Los Angeles are within one hour of the Pacific Ocean and the San Gabriel Mountains, where one could ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)
- Associate in Chinese (Associate)

Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College is located on the scenic central coast of California in Santa Cruz County. Founded in 1959, Cabrillo College is a fully accredited community college and offers international students the opportunity to: * complete courses for the first two-years of a four-year bachelor's degree * obtain Associate of Arts and/or Associate of Science degrees * obtain certificates of p...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in ECE Administration - Spanish / English Early Childhood Teaching (Certificate)
- Certificate in ECE Administration - Bilingual / Spanish English Teaching (Certificate)
- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in German (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)

Chabot College and Las Positas

Chabot College is located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. Chabot College is a public, fully accredited community college that prepares students to succeed in their education while engaging in the cultural life of the community. Students can earn Associate degrees and certificates in more than 80 academic subject areas. For students seeking to complete a Bachelor's d...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Intermediate English as a Second Language (Language)
- Certificate in Creative Writing (Certificate)
- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in English - Literature (Associate)
- Advanced English as a Second Language (Language)

Coastline Community College

Each year International Students flock to Southern California for its fantastic weather, great beaches, world famous landmarks, diverse population, and great schools. Orange County is located in the heart of Southern California, just 30 minutes south of Los Angeles. It is home to internationally known attractions like Disneyland, Knott's Berry farm, pristine beaches, first-class shopping, deluxe e...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)

Lake Tahoe Community College

LTCC's campus, first built in 1988, is set amid 164 acres of forest near the lake. The college offers state of the art "smart" technology in classrooms, approximately 200 computers are available to students, including two PC labs, one Mac lab, an internet café, computer stations and wireless access in the library. The campus offers a first class gymnasium and fitness center and a culinary facility...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Spanish (Certificate)
- Associate in English (Associate)
- Associate in Spanish (Associate)

Los Angeles Valley College

Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) is located in beautiful, sunny southern California in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Los Angeles Valley College has been providing quality education for more than fifty years. We offer a variety of programs and majors to suit almost any educational goal. Our classes are small so you'll ge...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in German (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in Foreign Language (Associate)
- Associate in English (Associate)

California State University Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is ranked among the top three public master's universities in the western United States. This is the second year in a row that CSULB was recognized for its outstanding academic achievements by U.S. News and World Report in its annual America's Best College Guide. The report highlights CSULB's undergraduate success programs, its nationally ranked coll...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish (Master)
- Master in Linguistics - Teaching English as a Second Language (Master)
- Master in German (Master)
- Master in French (Master)
- Master in English (Master)
- Master in Education - Reading/Language Arts (Master)
- Master in Creative Writing (Master)
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (Certificate)
- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Certificate in English - Technical and Professional Communication (Certificate)
- Bachelor in Spanish - Spanish-Translation (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Spanish (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in German (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in French Studies (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in French (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in English - Rhetoric and Composition (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in English - Literature (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in English - English Education (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in English - Creative Writing (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in English (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Classics - Roman Civilization (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Classics - Greek Civilization (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Classics (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Chinese Studies (Bachelor)

University of California San Diego ELP

UCSD is one of the top universities in the United States. It has eight Nobel Prize winners on faculty and is ranked as the "hottest" university for science by Newsweek. Situated on over five square kilometers, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, UCSD is located in "America's Finest City," known for its superb weather, safety, natural beauty, tourist attractions, and excellent business and research envi...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Medical English Online (Language)
- Medical English (Language)
- Intensive Legal English (Language)
- Intensive Business English (Language)
- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Certificate)

Los Angeles Pierce College

Pierce College is one of nine campuses of the Los Angeles Community College District. As a community college, Pierce is part of the post-secondary level of education in the United States. The college is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Pierce is a comprehensive college with more than 100 disciplines being taught to app...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Spanish Translation (Certificate)
- Certificate in Spanish (Certificate)
- Certificate in English as a Second Language (Certificate)
- Associate in Spanish (Associate)
- Associate in French (Associate)
- Associate in American Sign Language - Interpreting (Associate)

UCLA Extension International Programs

UCLA Extension, the continuing education division of UCLA, offers a prestigious education in an exciting metropolitan city. Located in the entertainment capital of the world and offering top-quality programs in English language and professional development, UCLA Extension is the school of choice for over 3,000 international students from more than 60 different countries. One of the most diverse c...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Intensive English Communication (Language)
- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Certificate in Classics (Certificate)
- Academic Intensive English Program (Language)

University of California Irvine Extension

Welcome to the University of California, Irvine, recognized for its superior academic programs and major research developments. UC Irvine has been named one of the top ten public universities in the nation by a U.S. News and World Report survey. Attend this prestigious university, meet fellow students from all over the world, and enjoy a beautiful campus just five miles from the Pacific Ocean in ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (Certificate)
- Business English (Language)

San Diego State University, American Language Institute

The American Language Institute at San Diego State University is one of the most internationally renowned university ESL Programs in the United States. The ALI's University Placement Services office assists students in evaluating, selecting, and applying to U.S. undergraduate and graduate degree programs....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- International English for Communications (IEC) (Language)
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Language)

Stanford University Summer Programs

Stanford University, located at the edge of Silicon Valley between San Francisco and San Jose, California, is one of the world's leading educational and research institutions. Each summer, English for Foreign Students offers an intensive program for incoming international graduate students and visiting scholars wishing to improve their English skills while preparing for academic life in US univers...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Intensive English (Language)
- English as a Second Language (Language)

California State University San Marcos

California State University San Marcos is a rapidly growing, modern campus of new buildings, the latest computer technology, cutting-edge science labs, and a sense of excitement about the future. San Marcos is located in north San Diego--the heart of coastal southern California--50 kilometers north of the city of San Diego and 150 kilometers south of Los Angeles. Just a short distance from the ca...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Spanish (Master)
- English Programs (Language)
- Bachelor in Spanish (Bachelor)

Humboldt State University - International English Language Institute (IELI)

Our program is designed for students planning to enter an American college or university, and for professionals or visitors who need improvement in English. When students arrive, they are placed in the appropriate level of instruction according to their abilities. Advanced students have the opportunity to enroll in regular university classes in August, January, or during the summer term....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Intensive English Program (Language)

California State University Bakersfield

Surrounded by rich agriculture and mountains, Bakersfield is a fast-growing metropolitan area recently voted an All-America City. The city has a rich history of Country and Western music, white water rafting, and mountain sports. CSUB, a safe and friendly campus of 7,900, has a new library and small classes. The Intensive English Language Center (IELC) prepares the student with the skills needed f...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Intensive English Language (Language)

University of California Riverside International Education Programs

At the University of California, Riverside, you may choose from a variety of English language programs as well as from professional programs in a broad range of fields. Since 1975, the Intensive English Program (IEP) has developed its curriculum to provide students with the best learning experience. With approximately 4,000 yearly enrollments in all programs offered, UCR-IEP has one of the larges...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program (TESOL) (Language)
- Intensive English Program (Language)
- English for International Business (Language)
- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Academic Year Program - Intensive English (Language)

San Jose State University, Studies in American Language

Since 1975, Studies in American Language (SAL) has continuously offered high-quality English language instruction that meets the professional, academic, and practical needs of its students. Classes are designed for those students planning to attend an American college or university and for others who wish to improve their English communication skills for professional or personal reasons. In additi...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Business English (Language)

City College of San Francisco

City College of San Francisco, a public two-year college accredited by the Western Association of Schools and College, is set in historic, beautiful San Francisco. More than 1200 students representing over 50 countries attend the college as full time students and more than 125 students per semester attend the intensive English program. The campus community reflects a wide range of racial, ethnic a...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Intensive English Program (Language)
- Certificate in Health Care Interpreting (Certificate)

California State University Fresno, AEI

The American English Institute (AEI), located on the campus of California State University, Fresno, has offered a non-credit intensive English program for international students since 1972. AEI courses are designed to prepare students for academic study in a college or university in the United States, prepare students for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and help future universit...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

University of Southern California, Language Academy

The USC Language Academy offers a unique university experience through high-quality, year-round English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for academic and professional preparation. The mission of the USC Language Academy is to help students rapidly improve their English skills through a rigorous program of study, campus involvement and cultural and educational activities. The Language Academy...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Business English (Language)
- Academic English Program (Language)

San Francisco State University, American Language Institute

The American Language Institute (ALI) of San Francisco State University is one of the oldest, most respected intensive English programs in the country. For over 40 years we have been offering a rigorous program of language training that stresses academic skills and university preparation for students from all around the world....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Cal Poly English Language Institute (CPELI) is operated by the College of the Extended University at California State University (CSU) in Pomona, California. The institute's motto is "Don't just learn English-Live it at Cal Poly Pomona!" Cultural activities are offered, including field trips to places like Disneyland, Universal Studios and Magic Mountain. Festivities are organized for traditional ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Santa Monica College

Founded in 1929, SMC is a California State public institution regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Recognized as one of the best Community Colleges in California and the nation, SMC provides the first two years of an American university education. SMC is recognized as being #1 in transfers to UCLA and USC. Some 31,000 students, 9% of whom are internation...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

College of the Desert

Located next to the famous resort town of Palm Springs, California, College of the Desert (COD) is a great place to live and study. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, COD is only a short drive from Los Angeles, San Diego, Disneyland and the beautiful California beaches. Palm Springs offers students a safe environment in which to live and study....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Associate in French, Italian or Spanish (Associate)

Mission College

At Mission College in Santa Clara, California, you can study intensive English and complete the first two years of your undergraduate degree in a friendly, personal atmosphere. Mission College offers intensive English students an Institutional TOEFL exam three times a year and has a no-TOEFL option for qualified students. Mission College is located in Santa Clara, California. We are in the heart ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

St. Giles International

San Francisco, one of the most beautiful, diverse and exciting cities in the World is also home to St Giles, one of the most respected English Language Teaching Centers in the U.S.A. For over 50 years St Giles has been teaching English to students from all over the world at its schools in America, England, and Brazil. St Giles has a wonderful location, opposite the cable car turn around in the hea...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- General English (Language)
- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Business English (Language)

Cypress College

Cypress College, founded in 1966, provides a quality higher education to more than 16,000 students of diverse backgrounds each semester. The college serves the Orange County cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Garden Grove, La Palma, Los Alamitos and Stanton. Cypress College is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Transfer credits taken at Cypress College are ac...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

International Education Center Diablo Valley College

The International Education Center offers intensive English, academic preparation and conditional admission to DVC. IEC is located across the street from DVC and students enjoy the privileges of being DVC students and use of the campus's extensive library, computer resources, media center and athletic facilities. Our Intensive English Program addresses the needs of students who are interested in ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Intensive Academic English Program (Language)

Monterey Institute of International Studies

Come to California and join our intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Beginning and intermediate-level students attend 21 hours of class per week and take classes that focus on reading & writing, oral communication, integrated skills, cultural topics, and TOEFL iBT preparation. If you plan to attend an American university or college, we offer specialized courses suited to your nee...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Kaplan Aspect International Programs

Kaplan Aspect has 70 years of experience in helping students to reach their goals with rewarding international study programs. Choose from 40 schools and colleges worldwide, including over 20 in the USA, and enjoy the highest standards of tuition and student support. Our programs include General English at all levels, Exam Preparation, University Preparation and Placement, English for Business and...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Intensive English (Language)
- General English (Language)
- English for Business and Internships (Language)

East Los Angeles College

East Los Angeles College (ELAC) is a comprehensive transfer community college that serves the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles, California. ELAC is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The college has a tradition of over sixty years of commitment to providing a quality education in a safe and comfortable academic learning environment. East Los Angeles Colleg...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Grossmont College / ACE Program

American Collegiate English (ACE) is a non-credit intensive English language and TOEFL preparatory program located on the Grossmont Community College Campus, in El Cajon, in beautiful San Diego, California. The program is specially designed for international students who wish to improve their English skills so they may attend an American college or university. While in ACE, students have access to...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- American Collegiate English (Language)

Las Positas College

Las Positas College is located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. Rolling hills and vineyards provide the scenic background for the 147-acre campus. Las Positas College is a public, fully-accredited community college that prepares students to succeed in their education while engaging in the cultural life of the community. Students can earn Associate degrees and certifi...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English as a Second Language (Language)

Sonoma State University, American Language Institute

The Sonoma State American Language Institute (SSALI) is located in scenic Northern California near the rural beauty of the world-famous Wine Country and one hour from San Francisco. The spectacular Pacific coast, impressive redwood forests, and numerous parks are only minutes from campus. SSALI is the perfect program for those desiring challenging classes taught in a supportive and family-like env...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- English through Music (Language)
- English as a Second Language (Language)

UCLA Extension American Language Center

The American Language Center is part of UCLA Extension. It is located in one of the safest areas of Los Angeles, just three blocks from the UCLA campus, about 20 minutes from the Pacific Ocean, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and close to other famous attractions such as Disneyland, Universal Studios....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Intensive English Communication (Language)
- English as a Second Language (Language)
- Academic Intensive English Program (Language)

Riverside Community College

Riverside Community College is located in Southern California, an hour's drive east of Los Angeles. RCC opened two additional campuses in 1991 in nearby Norco and Moreno Valley. Riverside is a traditional Southern California community. Museums, a symphony orchestra, and theater companies add to the cultural life of the region. More than twenty-five colleges and universities are located within 30 m...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Sign Language Interpreting (Associate)

Butte Community College

Butte College, Start Here, Go Anywhere! If you have been searching for a state of the art college with high quality academics, personal attention and the support services of a large university but still desire to live and study in a peaceful, friendly and safe community then look no further than Butte College in Northern California....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Language Arts (Associate)