2020-2021 IEC Program Fees and Dates:
- 2020 Academic English Program Fees
- 2020 Academic English Program Dates
- 2021 Academic English Program Dates
- Academic Bridge Program Fees
- 2020 Academic Bridge Program Dates
- 2020 Education USA Academy Dates
- 2020 Holidays & Class Breaks
- 2021 Holidays & Class Breaks
- IEC Admissions Information
Academic English Programs
| Academic English Program Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | One-time fee | $100 |
| Express mail (mandatory for all applications mailed to an international address)* |
One-time non-refundable | $55 |
| Activities Fee | Per 8 - week session | $80 |
| Medical Insurance | Per 8 - week session | $340 |
| Tuition for Academic English Program | 8 - week session | $3200 |
| Tuition for Academic English Program | 16 - week session | $6040 |
| Tuition for Academic English Program | 24 - week session | $8900 |
| Tuition for Academic English Program | 32 - week session | $11420 |
| Homestay* (per 8 weeks) | Single room with 2 meals (Monday to Friday) and 3 meals on the weekends | $1800 |
| Apartment* (per 8 weeks) | Double shared room Triple shared room |
$1590 $1390 |
* Housing options do not include placement fee and security deposit. Prices are per person. Apartment rent includes furniture and all utilities.
| Academic English Program - 2020 Dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Session | Class Dates | Orientation Dates |
| 5 | August 24 - October 14 | August 19 - 20 |
| 6 | October 26 – December 16 | October 19 - 20 |
| Bridge Program Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Academic Bridge Program Placement Fee |
One-time non-refundable
|
$400 |
| Express mail for all acceptance packages mailed internationally |
One time non-refundable
|
$55 |
| DVC Application Fee |
One-time non-refundable
|
$50 |
| Medical Insurance |
Insurance is mandatory and covers students from orientation to the start of the next semester
|
Varies |
| Tuition |
Tuition covers 2 DVC academic classes
|
$2500 |
| Homestay* (per 8 weeks) |
Single room with 2 meals (Monday to Friday) and 3 meals on the weekends
|
$1800 |
| Apartment* (per 8 weeks) |
Double shared room (per person)
Triple shared room (per person) |
$1590 $1390 |
* Housing options do not include placement fee and security deposit. Prices are per person. Apartment rent includes furniture and all utilities
| 2020 Bridge Program Dates | |
|---|---|
| 2020 Fall Bridge |
October 19 – December 10
|
| 2021 Bridge Program Dates | |
|---|---|
| 2021 Spring Bridge |
March 1 - April 29
|
| 2021 Summer Bridge | |
| 2021 Fall Bridge |
October 25 – December 16
|
| 2021 Education USA Academy Dates | |
|---|---|
| Session 1 2021 | |
| Session 2 2021 |
TBA
|
2020 HOLIDAYS & CLASS BREAKS
- November 26 - Thursday, Thanksgiving (no classes)
- December 10, 2020 - January 5, 2021, Winter Break (no classes)
2021 HOLIDAYS & CLASS BREAKS
- January 18 - Martin Luther King Jr. (no classes)
- February 15 - Monday, Presidents’ Day (no classes)
- April 9 - 18 IEC Spring Break (no classes)
- May 31 - Monday, Memorial Day (no classes)
- June 10 - 20, Early Summer Break (no classes)
- July 4 Holiday observed - Friday, Independence Day (no classes)
- August 6 - August 22, Late Summer Break (no classes)
- September 6 - Monday, Labor Day (no classes)
- November 25 - Thursday, Thanksgiving (no classes)
- December 10, 2020 - January 5, 2021, Winter Break (no classes)
IEC Admissions Information
Accreditation: The IEC is fully accredited through the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA).
Number of international students: 150 – 200 per session from more than 20 different countries
Student activities: IEC provides students with many opportunities to practice their English skills in the real world. Weekend excursions, volunteer opportunities, academic workshops, and daily activities are organized 3 – 5 times per week to highlight and utilize the fun and exciting environment California has to offer. From snow-ski trips to Friday homework help, university campus tours to volunteer opportunities, IEC’s activities are so much more than fun field trips. We encourage students to join activities not only to broaden their study-abroad experience but to practice English and get to know their surroundings as well as their classmates.
Housing: International students have several options for living accommodations. Students can choose to live in a homestay with an American family, in a private apartment within walking distance of the campus, or they may arrange their own housing. Homestay accommodations are arranged and managed by Diablo Valley Homestay. Instructions on how to apply can be on their website: http://www.diablovalleyhomestay.com/.
Apartment accommodations are arranged and managed by InterResidential Services and students may apply online through their website: https://www.rexidence.com/
Medical Insurance: All F-1 visa international students are required to purchase medical insurance from IEC at the beginning of each session. IEC only accepts medical insurance waivers from F-1 visa international students studying in the U.S. with a government scholarship from their home country that includes a medical insurance policy.
Required Admission Documents:
- 2020 IEC Application
- 2021 IEC Application
- $100 application fee
- Copy of passport (if available)
- Proof of financial support
- Copy of Bank Statement with correct amount ($5,340 per session)
Placement: All new IEC students take a placement test during orientation to determine their level of English. During the placement test students are assessed on their knowledge of reading, writing, speaking, grammar, and listening in English.
IEC does not offer courses for absolute 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 may still attend IEC, they may be asked to hire a personal tutor and repeat the foundation level class until these skills are mastered.
Contact information:
International Education Center at Diablo Valley College (IEC)
2151 Salvio Street Suite 210 Concord, CA 94520
Ph: +1 (925) 676-4600 · email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Diablo Valley College (DVC)
321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, California 94523, USA
Ph: +1 (925) 969-2196 · email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
web: http://www.dvc.edu/international/
