California State University (CSU), Northridge

Intensive English Program [Northridge, CA]

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• Information
  • About the ESL Program
  • Established in 1977, the Intensive English Program (IEP) at California State University, Northridge provides international students with the opportunity to develop their English language skills while participating in diverse educational, cultural and social activities on a university campus. English instruction at the IEP is carefully planned and enables students to steadily progress to higher levels of English proficiency. Students benefit from instruction led by experienced instructors holding master’s and doctorate degrees. Our small-sized classes promote and maximize individual attention. Students are encouraged to use the program’s computer centers to work on classroom assignments and prepare for computer-based exams. Students who meet all of the university’s undergraduate requirements except the TOEFL score can be admitted conditionally to the university as an undergraduate or graduate student. Outside of the classroom, students participate in campus and IEP social activities, and take field trips to places of interest in the Los Angeles area. A welcome reception, free tour of Los Angeles, and a fun end-of-the session party are also some of the program’s highlights.
  • Fast Facts
  • Affiliation : Public University
    Establishment : 1977
    Membership/Accreditation : N/A
    Enrollment : 150
    Average Class Size : 15
    

    Airport Pickup : No
    Tuition : Medium
    Community Type : Suburban
    Transportation : Bus, Taxi
  • A Message from School
  • Welcome to California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and our Intensive English Program’s (IEP) profile on ApplyESL.com. CSUN is in the northern part of the city of Los Angeles. It is a wonderful and safe place to live and to study. On our campus, you will find palm trees, gardens, modern architecture and places to study, swim, exercise and hang out with your fellow CSUN students. Nearby are Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Southern California’s beautiful beaches.
    
    CSUN is one of the largest universities in the United States, serving more than 38,000 students each year with more than 30 years of experience welcoming students from around the world. Every year, nearly 3,000 international students come to CSUN to achieve their goals and to experience life in Southern California. They hail from over 100 countries and attend CSUN to have a true American university experience.
    
    We help you get ready for the next step on your student journey – whether you want to pursue a degree, study English, or stay for one or two semesters and return to your home country to continue your studies. With over 130 undergraduate majors and more than 80 graduate programs, a top-notch Student Success Pathway program, an excellent preparatory Intensive English program, and a life-changing Semester at CSUN program, we are sure to have what you are looking for.
    
    We hope you decide to join one of our programs. We are looking forward to welcoming you to CSUN!
    
    
    Vanessa Andrade
    Director
  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • Intensive English Program
    The Tseng College
    California State University, Northridge
    18111 Nordhoff Street
    Northridge, CA  91330-8343  U.S.A.

    TEL: +1 818-677-3404
    FAX: +1 818-677-2288
    E-mail: iep@csun.edu
    Website: https://tsengcollege.csun.edu/programs/IPP/IEP
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  • Housing
  • While attending the IEP, students have the opportunity to experience living in on-campus dormitories. Living on-campus is convenient as classes are within walking distance and students can participate in readily available on-campus activities. Students are encouraged to make their housing arrangements as soon as possible due to the limited amount of space available. The IEP may assist students in finding private off-campus apartments; however it is the students' responsibility to make their own arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.
  • Surrounding Area
  • California State University, Northridge is located in the "Valley of the Stars," Southern California's San Fernando Valley, a scenic suburb of Los Angeles. It is within a 30-minute drive of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Pacific Ocean beaches, mountains and popular attractions such as Universal Studios and professional sports arenas. The San Fernando Valley has many popular studio tours, historical sites, theaters and museums, and it offers an incredible array of fine dining, shopping, lodging and recreational opportunities. World-class attractions are ideally positioned at each of the Valley’s scenic entrances. The magnificent new Getty Center, the Hollywood Bowl and the Los Angeles Zoo are located at the southern entrances; to the east is the site of the granddaddy of all college bowl games -- the Rose Bowl; the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library sits at the west entrance; and to the north resides the world’s tallest, fastest roller coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
  • About the College/University
  • Founded in 1958, California State University, Northridge (first known as San Fernando Valley State College) is a vibrant, diverse university where minority students are welcome and can excel. Over 32,000 students study at CSUN’s beautiful 350-acre campus, including 1,200 international students from more than 70 different countries. CSUN is also a university committed to using advanced technology to enhance their students’ education. Students have full access to the University’s 98 well-equipped computer laboratories and nearly 2,000 computers, most of which support foreign-language fonts. Offering bachelor’s degrees in 59 disciplines and master’s degrees in 41, CSUN is comprised of nine colleges: Arts, Media & Communication, Business Administration & Economics, Education, Engineering & Computer Science, Extended Learning, Health & Human Development, Humanities, Science & Mathematics, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. One of the largest higher education institutions in California, CSUN, according to a recent National Science Foundation report, ranks first among 529 universities whose master’s graduates continued to earn their PhDs in the social sciences and psychology. Given its close proximity to Hollywood, the University boasts an outstanding Cinema and Television Arts program and a nationally recognized Music program.
  • Conditional Admission / Credit Courses
  • Conditional Admission to the university is available for qualified students who complete the ESL program. No TOEFL score is required (Undergraduate programs and some graduate programs). Students in the advanced levels of the Program may take university credit courses as part of their curriculum.
• Study Options

  • Intensive English Program

  • Overview
  • **For your safety, the CSUN Intensive English Program is continuing with virtual instruction for the Spring, Summer and Fall 2021 sessions. As a result, there will be no form I-20s issued for these sessions. It is important your studies continue, even in these difficult times, but your health is our first priority.**
    
    The IEP offers instructions year-round, with starting dates in January, April, June, August and October. Students will attend a combination of required and elective courses, activity courses and, for advanced students, regular university courses. Instruction is offered at nine English proficiency levels, ranging from Intermediate, Advanced and University Bridge. Students take an English proficiency test via online to determine their level of placement.
    
    The length of each session is either 8 weeks. Every week, students receive 20 to 32 hours of instruction. The required courses focus on developing and improving English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Elective courses provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in specific areas, such as pronunciation, TOEFL & TOEIC preparation, conversational English, slang, and grammar. Activity courses are optional and no extra cost and give students the chance to study subjects of interest while practicing English. A few examples would be American Business, American Film and Culture, Computers, and TOEFL Preparation. Advanced students may substitute university credit courses for one or more of their IEP courses, providing for an easy pathway into CSUN’s degree seeking programs.
    
    Class sizes range from 12 to 15 students. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.
    
  • Data

  • CLASS SIZE:	12-15 Students
    CLASS LEVELS:	Intermediate, Advanced and University Bridge
    COURSE LENGTH:	8 Weeks
    MINIMUM AGE:	18 Years old
    REQUIREMENT:	N/A
    VISA INFORMATION:	1-20 Issued Upon Request (No I-20 Issued for Online Session)
    HOUSING:	Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment

  • Dates
  • 2024

    8 WEEKS:
    6/4 - 8/2	8/13 - 10/11	10/22 - 12/20

    2025

    8 WEEKS:
    1/14 - 3/14	3/25 - 5/23	6/3 - 8/1

  • Costs

  • APPLICATION FEE

    US$ 100

    TUITION FEE (2024-2025)

    8 WEEKS	US$ 3,445 - US$ 3,550

    HOUSING
    PLACEMENT FEE

    None

    HOUSING FEE

    LENGTH	HOMESTAY	DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT	OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
    8 WEEKS	N/A	US$ 3,250 - $ 3,280	N/A

    Airport Pickup Service

    N/A

  • Remarks / Other Information
  • Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
    Application fee is non-refundable.
    Housing fee include meals.
    On campus housing:
    https://tsengcollege.csun.edu/programs/IPP/IEP/IEP/housing
    
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  • United States　Northridge, California
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    Intensive English Program
    The Tseng College
    California State University, Northridge
    18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA  91330-8343  U.S.A.
  • Getting To Your School
  • From Los Angeles International Airport:
    It takes approximately 40 minutes. Taxis that cost approximately US$50 and arrive on campus in 40 minutes are also available.
    
• Student Reviews

  • Academic Quality:	4.0
    School Environment:	4.2
    Helpfulness of Staff:	3.7
    Activities and Social Life:	3.1
    Accommodation:	3.6

    3.7

  • There are 11 reviews for this school
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    Mio
    [ 埼玉, 日本, Age 20, Female ]
    
    5 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
    世界に通用する英語を身につける
    

    留学は前々からの夢だったので、実現できてとても嬉しいです。今という貴重な時間を使い、本当に留学して良かったなと満足しています。
    アジア諸国からの留学生が多かったのですが、教師陣はノンネイティブの英語の発音に細かく、そして親切に指導してくれました。世界中から留学生が来ており、自身の英語力を発揮する機会がたくさんあり、またネイティブと接する機会も多いので活きた英語力を身につけることが出来ました。

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    as
    [ 東京都, 日本, Age 30, Male ]
    
    6 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
    20代最高に楽しめた時間でした
    

    まず、一言で感想を述べるなら「留学してよかった」ですね。
    私の場合すでに大学を卒業し、社会人生活も4年目だったこともあり、留学するかどうか少し迷いました（ほんのｽｺｼﾈ）。
    会社に未練はなかったですが、年齢が少々心配だったのと英語がまったく話せないのでほんとに大丈夫なのかと当時は回りも私自身も思っていました。
    でも、そんな心配は留学生活がはじまってから杞憂に終わりました。
    学校では友達や教師と授業や昼食で騒ぎ、寮では寮生と馬鹿騒ぎ、週末にはみんなで遊びにいったりと、毎日がほんとに楽しくて、留学生活の終わりが近づくにつれとても寂しく思いました。
    たったの半年間でしたけど、20代で一番輝いていた時だと私は自信を持って言えます。
    みなさんもぜひ体感してください。
    絶対たのしいよ！

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    akippe
    [ 千葉県, 日本, Age 27, Female ]
    
    24 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
    １人でやってみる！
    

    場所はロサンゼルスのダウンタウンから少し離れたところにあり、総合大学なので、敷地はかなりの広さがあります。
    この大学の図書館には、学習スペースやパソコンルームも多く設置されているのでとても便利で、テスト前などには丸１日いることもありました。
    敷地内には留学生のためのサポートセンターがあり、日本人スタッフには何かと相談ができ助かりました。
    　学校の周りにはバスが豊富に走っているので混乱しますが、路線図をよく見て行けば、観光名所はほとんど行けるでしょう。
    私は、冬休みに車で５～６時間かけてラスベガスに行けました。
    　留学するにあたり、始めは留学斡旋センターに相談していましたが、ApplyESLのウェブサイトを見つけ、自分で手続きしてみようと思いました。不安で仕方なかったのですが、メールの例文サンプルなど、情報がたくさん記載されていたので無事に誰にも頼ることなく手続きができました。
    実際、異国に行くのは自分ひとりです。手続きも留学の第一歩だと思ってチャレンジしてみてください。
    絶対にできます！！

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    Jaime Urenda
    [ Santiago, Chile, Age 30, Male ]
    
    4 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
    Experiencia Cal State Northridge IEP
    

    Mi intención al entrar a IEP fue en primer lugar de mejorar mi dioma. Lo cual se ajusto perfectamente a mis expectativas. Si bien estuve solo dos niveles fueron suficientes para mejorar mi fluidez y lograr un buen manejo en los trabajos que he tenido posterior al curso. Mi segundo objetivo el tener una estadia grata se cumplió conociendo amigos de varios continentes. Les recomiendo comprar una bicicleta para recorrer la universidad e ir abiertos a conocer muchas culturas!!
    
    Slds
    Jaime Urenda / CHILE

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    [ 台北市, 台灣, Age 23, Female ]
    

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    [ Taipei, Taiwan, Age 33, Female ]
    

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