IEC@DVC Student Info
What is it like to be an IEC@DVC student?
Our students enjoy a mix of intensive classroom learning, social and academic-based afternoon activities, and weekends exploring Northern California. Get a glimpse of life as an English student in the San Francisco Bay Area!
Activities
IEC organizes many activities that allow students to explore Northern California and practice their English. Activities are social (such as movie days) or academic (such as trips to local universities).
Expect the following IEC@DVC activities:
- Professional basketball and baseball games
- Guest speakers, such as representatives from local colleges
- Volunteer opportunities with local charities
- Physical activities such as laser tag, ice skating, and paintball
- Museum days in San Francisco
- Hiking in local wildlife preserves
- Beach days
- Campus tours (UC Berkeley, UC Davis)
Visit our Activities Page for more information.
Housing
IEC@DVC works with Diablo Valley Homestay to provide students with warm and welcoming host families. IEC@DVC also offers furnished apartment rentals through InteRResidential.
Visit our Housing page for more information.
Medical
IEC@DVC provides affordable healthcare that all students must purchase.
Visit our Medical page for more information.
IEC@DVC Blog
Have you read the IEC@DVC Blog? It is written for IEC@DVC students! On the IEC@DVC Blog, students can:
- Get tips for things to do and see in San Francisco and the Bay Area (written by locals!)
- Learn more about SF, the Bay Area, and Northern California
- Read tips on language learning (written by English teachers!)
Visit the IEC@DVC Blog.
