University of California, Riverside International Education Programs [Riverside, CA] Conversation & American Culture Program LOCATION 25 minutes from Ontario International Airport by car. HIGHLIGHTS Advanced-level students may take UCR classes in any field, such as business, computers, and arts The caqmpus has an excellent location, close to most tourist attractions in the Southern California area. Enjoy Riverside, a charming city with a small-town atmosphere offering big-city services and located 1 hour from Los Angeles A Message from School Sheila Dwight Director, International Education Programs Greetings from Riverside! Thank you for visiting our profile at ApplyESL.com. Since 1975, International Education Programs (IEP) at UC Riverside has offered high-quality English language programs, academic programs and professional training programs in a broad range of fields.... >> Read Entire Message DATA Type : Public Establishment : 1975 Membership/Accreditation : AAIEP Enrollment : 600 Average Class Size : 15 Student Adviser : Yes Airport Pickup: Yes Internet Access : Yes Tuition : Medium Activities : Weekly Location : Suburban Transportation : Bus, taxi CONTACT INFORMATION International Education Programs University of California, Riverside University Extension 1200 University Avenue Dept. INT Riverside, CA, 92507 ,  TEL: +1 951 827-4346 FAX: +1 951 827-5796 E-mail: ucriep@ucx.ucr.edu View Course & Apply Online Intensive English Program Improving Oral Fluency Program Conversation & American Culture Program English for International Business The Conversation & American Culture Program offers 3-week sessions throughout the year. Students enrolled in the Program receive 15 hours of in-class instruction per week; students may receive an additional 5 hours of instruction per week by attending extra activities. The Program offers 6 levels of English classes, from beginning to advanced. On registration day, students are given an English proficiency test to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. The Program's curriculum is designed for students who have only a short period of time for language study, who want to combine their studies with trips to visit popular attractions in Southern California, or for those looking to improve their speaking and listening skills. Students in all levels of instruction study topics including American Culture and Idioms, Functions of American English, Listening, and Speaking. Other related activities may include watching American movies, creating special projects, or visiting local places of interest from museums, concerts, musicals and sporting events to trips to Los Angeles, Universal Studios and Hollywood. The average class size is 12 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction. CLASS SIZE 12 students CLASS LEVELS 6 levels COURSE LENGTH 3 weeks MINIMUM AGE 10 yrs. old REQUIREMENT N/A VISA INFORMATION I-20 issued upon request HOUSING Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment Homestay Off-campus Residence DATES  2007  2008 1/04 - 1/26 (3w) 1/03 - 1/25 (3w) 2/01 - 2/23 (3w) 2/01 - 2/22 (3w) 3/01 - 3/23 (3w) 2/28 - 3/21 (3w) 4/05 - 4/27 (3w) 4/03 - 4/25 (3w) 5/03 - 5/25 (3w) 5/01 - 5/23 (3w) 5/31 - 6/22 (3w) 6/05 - 6/27 (3w) 7/05 - 7/27 (3w) 7/03 - 7/25 (3w) 8/02 - 8/24 (3w) 8/07 - 8/29 (3w) 8/30 - 9/21 (3w) 9/04 - 9/26 (3w) 10/04 - 10/26 (3w) 10/02 - 10/24 (3w) 10/29 - 11/26 (3w) 10/30 - 11/21 (3w) 11/29 - 12/21 (3w) 12/01 - 12/19 (3w) APPLICATION FEE US$ 90 TUITION FEE 2007-2008 3 WEEKS US$ 1,000 HOUSING PLACEMENT FEE US$ 150 (Homestay) , US$ 70 (Dormitory) HOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 3 WEEKS US$ 525 US$ 585 US$ 630 OTHERS Airport Pickup Service US$ 90 (from Los Angeles), US$ 45 (from Ontario) Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice. Application fee is non-refundable. Homestay housing fee includes meals.