Welcome
If you are searching for the best California ESL program to improve your English skills, prepare for studies at a U.S. university or advance your business career, you will find it here. University of California Extension, Santa Cruz, and ELI are prepared to help you meet your academic and professional goals through our high-quality Intensive English and Professional Training Programs offered in Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley. Our unique combination of experience, location and reputation will make your study-abroad experience rewarding and unforgettable!
Watch the ELI Video
We have a saying in English, "Seeing is believing". It is difficult to tell someone what a productive, fun and memorable experience they will have at UC Extension, Santa Cruz. So we created a video that provides testimonials from ELI students so you can see and hear for yourself, what an amazing study-abroad experience you will have here. |
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Intensive English
 Our Intensive English Program is among the best in the United States. We offer 5- and 10-week sessions in fall, winter and spring and 4- and 8-week sessions in summer. You can choose an intensive session, where you will be immersed in English through grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing and vocabulary. You will also be able to choose from many elective courses in areas such as American culture, customs and business practices. To see an example of a typical schedule, visit the Intensive English page of the ELI Web site www.ucsc-extension.edu/eli
University Studies
 The ELI University Studies Program - (USP) opens the door to top-quality education offered by University of California, Santa Cruz. Students with advanced-level English proficiency, TOEFL score 550 paper-based/80-iBT can study for up to one year in this program. Click here for details.
USP students can take up to 15 credit hours per quarter for full university credit. You can start classes in fall, winter or spring. Acceptance into specific courses is based on available space and the instructor´s approval.
You may also choose to audit one or several courses without credit, to experience American university life first-hand.
To see a current listing of UCSC courses, click here.
Students enrolled in the ELI USP program often choose to refresh or expand their English Language skills by enrolling in a 5- or 10-week Intensive English session before starting classes at UCSC. Please click here for our Intensive English schedule and fees.
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Certificate Programs
If you have a university degree, a TOEFL score of 550 paper/80 iBT or above, and a desire to pursue advanced studies, you can enroll in a UCSC Extension certificate program. UCSC Extension offers a number of programs for professional development, taught by experts in the field. Courses are conveniently scheduled evenings and weekends.
Completing a certificate program can take from 6 to 15 months, depending on a variety of factors, including course sequencing and demand. All international students must pay a services fee before beginning the program. Actual certificate program costs vary based on individual courses within the program. Students must enroll in 12 credits in order to maintain full-time student status. Access to a car may be necessary as most classes are held at our Silicon Valley campuses and public transportation there is limited. For more information please visit the Certificate Program page.
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Custom Programs |
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ELI has many years of experience designing customized programs for schools and other organizations worldwide. Typically, a program runs three to four weeks and emphasizes conversational English combined with an academic or cultural subject. However, we welcome requests for unique programs and can create one that fits your organization´s needs.
We have access to the best teachers, trainers, materials and curricula available and can deliver the program in your country or here in the United States. Each student receives an official UCSC Extension certificate upon successful completion of the program.
During the summer, custom group program participants may be housed in the residence hall on the UCSC campus. You´ll experience American college life first-hand in a truly breathtaking environment. You will have a full meal plan in the campus cafeteria.
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