- Palm Springs is famous for golf, spas, casinos and outdoor activities. IEA's small town lifestyle is perfect for those wanting to relax and study in a beautiful and safe location. - he Intensive English Academy (IEA) is a high quality intensive English program that will assist students to learn English skills that will be needed for entering an American university or college. - The program stresses academic English preparation as well as conversational skills.
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IEA's teachers are all trained in English language instruction and enjoy working with our international students. Many of the teachers teach at the college level and are aware of the English skills required to succeed in college/university.
Intensive English AcademyAbout the
The Intensive English Academy (IEA) is a high quality intensive English program that will assist students to learn English skills that will be needed for entering an American university or college. The program stresses academic English preparation as well as conversational skills. The IEA is also ideal for students wanting to learn English and experience American culture. College of Desert's beautiful location in one of the most famous resort towns in California - Palm Springs - makes the IEA a perfect choice to begin one's studies. Palm Springs is famous for golf, spas, casinos and outdoor activities. IEA's small town lifestyle is perfect for those wanting to relax and study in a beautiful and safe location. The school is located only 2 hours by car from the beach, mountains, Los Angeles and San Diego. Students can enjoy the life of Southern California all in College of Desert.
College of the DesertAbout the
College of the Desert (COD) is a public two-year community college located in Palm Desert in the Coachella Valley of Riverside County, California. The current COD enrollment is about 10,200 students, of which about one third attend college full-time. COD is distinguished as the home of the Energy Technology Training Center, a nationally recognized leader in alternative fuel training, and a model for nine other community college alternative-fuel training programs throughout California. The college was also recognized as a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) in 2000, for which it received a $1.8 million federal grant to enable it to continue serving the Coachella Valley's 51% Hispanic population. Courses at the college address a local need for employees in the hospitality, medical and agriculture industries, and COD offers A.A. degrees and certificate programs in culinary management, nursing, turf management, public safety and agriculture as well as in unique vocations such as transportation technology and digital design. Students planning to complete an undergraduate degree are also prepared at COD for transfer to other institutions, and admission to the branch campuses of the University of California Riverside in Indian Wells and Cal State San Bernardino in Palm Desert is facilitated for COD students.
Focus of Study : The Intensive English Academy (IEA) is a high quality intensive English program that will assist students to learn English skills that will be needed for entering an American university or college.The program stresses academic English preparation as well as conversational skills. The Intensive English Academy (IEA) is a high quality intensive English program that will assist students to learn English skills that will be needed for entering an American university or college. The program stresses academic English preparation as well as conversational skills. The IEA is also ideal for students wanting to learn English and experience American culture. College of Dessert's resort location makes it a great place for students to learn English, enjoy outdoor activities and make new friends
Curriculum : Whether hoping to learn English to prepare for university study, or to experience life in America, the Intensive English Academy (IEA) has a program for all students. IEA offer both Standard Programs of 8 and 16 weeks in length and an 8 Week Summer Accelerated Program.The program offers courses from Beginning to Advanced levels. Students must complete 16 weeks in each level in order to advance; students who successfully complete the 8 Week Summer Accelerated Program can advance to the next level. Students learn through assignments, field trips, in-class activities, and homework. Students are encouraged to actively participate in their classes. IEA's teachers are all trained in English language instruction and enjoy working with international students.
Classroom Hour : 25 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Course schedule may vary for each level.
Focus of Study : The Intensive English Academy (IEA) is a high quality intensive English program that will assist students to learn English skills that will be needed for entering an American university or college.The program stresses academic English preparation as well as conversational skills. The Intensive English Academy (IEA) is a high quality intensive English program that will assist students to learn English skills that will be needed for entering an American university or college. The program stresses academic English preparation as well as conversational skills. The IEA is also ideal for students wanting to learn English and experience American culture. College of Dessert's resort location makes it a great place for students to learn English, enjoy outdoor activities and make new friends
Curriculum : Whether hoping to learn English to prepare for university study, or to experience life in America, the Intensive English Academy (IEA) has a program for all students. IEA offer both Standard Programs of 8 and 16 weeks in length and an 8 Week Summer Accelerated Program.The program offers courses from Beginning to Advanced levels. Students must complete 16 weeks in each level in order to advance; students who successfully complete the 8 Week Summer Accelerated Program can advance to the next level. Students learn through assignments, field trips, in-class activities, and homework. Students are encouraged to actively participate in their classes. IEA's teachers are all trained in English language instruction and enjoy working with international students.
Classroom Hour : 25 hours per week from Monday to Friday. Course schedule may vary for each level.
Course Information
Class size
15 Students
Schedule
8, 16 Weeks
Course Level
3 level
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18
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Off-campus Residence
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The purpose of the Host Family Program is to provide students with a warm home and an opportunity to learn more about American culture. Student's host family will provide him guidelines and support during his studies in the United States. The host family will provide a private room, a bed, closet, desk, lamp and chair. Bedding will also be provided.
Surrounding Area
College of Desert's beautiful location in one of the most famous resort towns in California - Palm Springs - makes the IEA a perfect choice to begin one's studies. Palm Springs is famous for golf, spas, casinos and outdoor activities. IEA's small town lifestyle is perfect for those wanting to relax and study in a beautiful and safe location. The school is located only 2 hours by car from the beach, mountains, Los Angeles and San Diego. Students can enjoy the life of Southern California all in College of Desert.
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cafeteria, computer center, fitness center, gymnasium, language technology center, library, music practice room, Racquetball/Squash courts, running track, snack bar, swimming pool, tennis court, wheelchair accessible
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