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International Education Center at Orange Coast College

Intensive English Program

Costa Mesa, CA

International Education Center at Orange Coast College is the only English-language program currently in our Costa Mesa listings, independent or university-run.

Location
Costa Mesa, CA
School-reported weekly class load
Not confirmed
Accreditation
CEA site 1036
Can issue a Form I-20
SEVP match: Coast Community College District, SEVP LOS214F01186000. Confirm this course’s I-20 eligibility with the school.
Record date
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The record date describes our overall review, not a new verification of every field. A source link alone does not confirm current terms.

  • Tuition: School source available; current terms not independently recheckedView source
  • Weekly class load: No school source recorded for this detail
  • Start dates: No school source recorded for this detail

International Education Center at Orange Coast College tuition and fees

School source dated September 8, 2026. Rates shown are for 2027. Totals cover the listed items only; additional required fees and living expenses may apply. Weekly class-load figures use each school's unit and are not converted to 60-minute hours. Source.
OptionLengthClass load/weekTuitionListed total
One session$3,400$3,480
One mid-session$1,700$1,780

Application or registration charge: $100. Confirm the refund terms with the school.

Program details to confirm

The 2027 table lists $3,400 tuition per full session and $1,700 per mid-session, plus an $80 required activity fee for either. The $100 nonrefundable application fee and F-1 medical insurance are additional to the recorded totals; the school quotes $225–$310 per eight-week session for 2027 insurance and limits waivers to F-1 students with qualifying home-government scholarships. Multi-session payments have separate discounts. Confirm dates, the insurance cost for your session and placement requirements with the school.

Do you need a visa for this program?

For this course at International Education Center at Orange Coast College, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.

Review visa questions

Before you apply to International Education Center at Orange Coast College

Check the exact course and intake with the school before paying. Our listing does not submit an application or confirm an offer of admission.

  • Ask for the next available start date and application deadline.
  • Ask about entry age, English-level placement and any course-specific requirements.
  • Ask what housing is available, its total cost and the commute to your actual classroom.
  • Read the cancellation and refund terms before making a payment.
  • If you need F-1 status, ask whether this campus and this exact course can issue a Form I-20. A school-level SEVP match does not establish course eligibility.

Use a school inquiry email template.

Choosing within Costa Mesa

This is the only English-language program currently in our Costa Mesa listings. Our directory may not include every local option; ask about alternatives and transfer conditions before committing. California has 44 in total, view our state listings.

Accreditation

Accredited by the CEA, site 1036, next reviewed April 2031. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. Accreditation and SEVP certification are separate checks; confirm the specific campus and course’s I-20 eligibility with the school. Checked against the Commission's own list, 8 September 2026.

Not confirmed in our record

  • class hours a week and how the school counts them
  • term start dates
  • a direct phone number

Ask for these in writing

Common questions

How much does International Education Center at Orange Coast College cost?

Our record includes $3,400 for a "One session" but lacks the session length needed to derive a weekly rate. Ask the school to confirm the current price and number of weeks.

Do you need an F-1 visa to study at International Education Center at Orange Coast College?

For a course at International Education Center at Orange Coast College, a weekly hour count does not by itself establish permission to study as a visitor. Language training generally uses the student route; the visitor exception is limited to a short recreational, non-credit course during a tourist visit. Confirm the actual course and your circumstances before booking.

Is International Education Center at Orange Coast College accredited?

Yes, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation as site 1036, next reviewed April 2031. CEA is recognized by the US Department of Education. SEVP certification and I-20 eligibility require a separate check.