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Foundation of Intensive English Program

Santa Monica, United States
0.33 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

The Intensive English Program is a two-semester academic English course within North Central's English Language Institute.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Intensive English Program and strengthen foundational academic skills
Apply critical thinking
And communicate effectively in learning settings.

Career outcomes

Further study at North Central undergraduate degrees (conditional admission)

Curriculum

Full-time classes in writing and grammar
Listening and speaking
Reading and vocabulary
And cultural topics (American culture
Test preparation or college preparation)
Five hours of instruction per week per class
In a two-semester structure with students placed by level.

Entry requirements

Academic

F-1 visa status; prior English study but not yet meeting the English proficiency needed for SMC academic admission; literate in one language; age 18 or older (16-17 with a guardian within 75 miles). Source: https://www.smc.edu/student-support/international-education/intensive-english-program.php

Accepted academic background

F-1 students who have studied English before but do not meet the English proficiency needed for SMC academic admission; applicants must be literate in one language; 18 or older (16-17 with guardian within 75 miles)

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$3,563 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	International Education Center
Department	Intensive English Program
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
February 2027
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5 Jan 2027
53 days left
Program starts
June 2027
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15 May 2027
183 days left
Program starts
March 2027
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No deadline listed
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April 2027
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May 2027
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July 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.33 years.