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University of California Berkeley Extension

University of California Berkeley Extension

UC Berkeley Extension
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School Info

Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 200students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • (510) 642-1171
  • Fax
  • Address
  • 1995 University Ave., Suite 110 Berkeley, CA 94704-7000

Options

  • Urban
  • Homestay
  • On-Campus Dorm/residence
  • Off-campus Residence
  • University-based Program

Introducation

Why This School?

  • - Students can attend IAEP on a part-time basis if they are in the United States primarily for tourism or business.
    - UC Berkeley located just a train ride away from San Francisco and other tourist sites.
    - Berkeley is home to top scholars in every discipline, accomplished writers and musicians, star athletes, and stellar scientists — all drawn to this public university by its rich opportunities for groundbreaking research, innovative thinking and creativity.

About the  UC Berkeley Extension

  • Founded in 1891, UC Berkeley Extension is the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley. Today, Extension offers 1,500 courses each year, including online courses, along with more than 75 professional certificates and specialized programs of study. Free and low-cost public events are also frequently held as part of Extension's service to the local community.IAEP offers highly qualified, caring instructors with professional teaching credentials, advanced degrees (master’s and higher) and years of experience teaching English as a second language to students in a variety of settings. Located near one of the biggest metropolitan cities in the United States, UC Berkeley offers students numerous cultural diversities and area attractions for students to enjoy outside of class. Using the BART train, students are just a train ride away from all that San Francisco has to offer including de Young Museum, Golden Gate Bridge and many others.

About the  University of California Berkeley Extension

  • National rankings consistently place UC Berkeley's undergraduate and graduate programs among the world's best. Berkeley is home to top scholars in every discipline, accomplished writers and musicians, star athletes, and stellar scientists — all drawn to this public university by its rich opportunities for groundbreaking research, innovative thinking and creativity, and service to society. The University of California was chartered in 1868 and its flagship campus — envisioned as a "City of Learning" — was established at Berkeley, on San Francisco Bay. Today the world's premier public university and a wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and social well-being of the Bay Area, California, and the nation.

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Programs

Course Information

  • Pace of study:
    Full-time, Monday–Friday, 12–18 units per semester

    Courses:
    You'll take one approved UC Berkeley course and various UC Berkeley Extension courses so that you can focus on your English as a Second Language (ESL) skills and TOEFL test preparation. You'll take a minimum of 12 units and maximum of 18 units total of credit-bearing, in-person courses (online courses are not eligible). Enrollment in all courses is subject to availability.

    Suggested course structure: 1 UC Berkeley course +1 TOEFL preparation course + 2 ESL courses + 1 or 2 non-language-focused Extension course(s).

    UC Berkeley Extension courses—Recommended courses include:

    TOEFL preparation
    Two to three ESL courses in academic reading and writing, listening and speaking (required)
    Courses related to major or subject of interest (optional)
    UC Berkeley Courses—To view available courses, select the academic term and then the subject you are interested in. Upon acceptance into the program, we'll work with you to choose an appropriate UC Berkeley course that meets your English proficiency level so that you can succeed.

    If you successfully complete the BGA-Start program, you will have the opportunity to join the BGA Discover program or a program track focused on a specific academic subject. You must maintain a 3.0 GPA and receive recommendations from your instructors and the Program Director before being accepted into a BGA program.

    UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate-level courses must be approved in advance. You must meet listed prerequisite requirements to be eligible for any course.

    Cost:
    Program Fee Range $10,400—$11,850
    Estimated living expenses $10,500 per semester
    Estimated cost per semester $20,900—$22,350
    Cost includes:

    Courses and fees
    Visa and housing support
    New student orientation
    International student fee
    Mandatory health insurance
    Student advising
    Graduate school admissions workshop
    Undergraduate research and student learning center resources
    Academic transcript

Course Information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 Weeks
Course Level 6 level VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 18 Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • TOEFL: 80 (iBT)
    IELTS: 6.5

    TOEIC: 700

Course Schedule

2025-01-14 2024-08-21
※ From the Course Starting Dates 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 200
Tuition
16 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 10,400
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
4 weeks (USD)$ 750 (USD)$ 1560 (USD)$ 750

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges (USD)$ 100    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course Information

  • Focus of Study :


    Benefit, Goal of this course :


    Curriculum :


    Classroom Hour :

Course Information

Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-14 2024-08-21
※ From the Course Starting Dates Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee
Tuition
Week Week Week Week Week
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course Information

  • Focus of Study :
    UC Berkeley Extension's College Foundations Program (CFP) offers qualified international high school students exposure to university-level coursework. This study-abroad opportunity challenges students with academic demands similar to those on U.S. college campuses. 

    Benefit, Goal of this course :
    Students can attend for one or two terms or a full academic year. No matter how long they stay, all students receive personal college admissions advising.

    Curriculum :
    FALL OR SPRING TERM
    -Academic Writing for ESL
    -Academic Success at the American University
    -American Culture
    -Precalculus
    -Calculus
    -Study Skills
    -Examination Preparation
    -College admissions workshop

    SUMMER TERM
    -Advanced Writing and Technical Report Writing
    -UC Berkeley Summer Sessions elective course
    -College application workshop for those applying to U.S. universities in the fall

Course Information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 6, 15 Weeks
Course Level 6 level VISA Info Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age 16 Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-14 2024-08-21
※ From the Course Starting Dates 6, 15Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 150
Tuition
6 Week 15 Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 8,000 (USD)$ 14,250
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
4 weeks (USD)$ 750 (USD)$ 1560 (USD)$ 750

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course Information

  • Focus of Study :
    Master the skills you need for a successful business career with an International Diploma Program (IDP) from UC Berkeley Extension. Earn a certificate in two or four months, or combine your training with an internship opportunity and further study.

    Curriculum :
    4-month IDP certificate programs:
    -Business Administration
    -Finance
    -Global Business Management
    -Marketing
    -Project Management

    Additional IDP Study Options
    -8-Month Program: IDP + Internship
    -12-Month Program: Management and Business Track
    -2-Month IDP: Management and Leadership

Course Information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 12, 16, 32, 52 Weeks
Course Level 6 level VISA Info Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age 16 Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • Business Administration
    -at least two years of work experience
    -an undergraduate degree

    Finance
    -you should have completed study of accounting, statistics or economics.
    -at least two years of substantial, relevant work experience

    Global Business Management
    -prior study of business administration or finance
    - at least two years of substantial, relevant work experience
    -the Business Administration IDP If you do not have this background

    Marketing
    -at least two years of substantial work experience

    Project Management
    -At least two years of substantial work experience

    2-Month IDP: Management and Leadership
    -evidence of a baccalaureate degree
    -at least two years of substantial, relevant work experience
    -proof of English language proficiency

Course Schedule

2025-01-14 2024-08-21
※ From the Course Starting Dates 12, 16, 32, 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 150
Tuition
12 Week 16 Week 32 Week 52 Week Week
(USD)$ 11,650 (USD)$ 13,600 (USD)$ 16,600 (USD)$ 29,300
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
4 weeks (USD)$ 750 (USD)$ 1560 (USD)$ 750

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Housing option

Location

Accommodation

  • Housing selection depends on students' interests, preferences and budget. With options available in both Berkeley and San Francisco, students can choose from the bustling atmosphere of a dormitory, the independence of a private or shared apartment, or the personal attention of a homestay.

Surrounding Area

  • Berkeley is a city on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay in Northern California—in northern Alameda County. It is bordered on the south by the cities of Oakland and Emeryville, and on the north by the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington. The eastern city limit coincides with the Contra Costa County (border), which generally follows the ridge line of the Berkeley Hills.The city is named after Bishop George Berkeley. Berkeley is the site of the University of California, Berkeley, the oldest of the University of California system, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. It is also home to the Graduate Theological Union. The city is noted as one of the most politically liberal in the nation. Many of the world’s greatest scholars have studied in Berkeley, and you can take advantage of many libraries, cafés and bookstores. UC Berkeley Extension is in an ideal location in the San Francisco Bay Area with a temperate climate, excellent public transportation and easy access to San Francisco, San Jose and Marin County. Berkeley is also located near Muir Woods and Napa Wine Country. The city of Berkeley has a small population but a big reputation and is host to many art and cultural activities including numerous festivals.

Facilities

  • Basketball courts, cafeteria, computer center, fitness center,language technology center, library, music practice room, Recreational park, snack bar, soccer field, swimming pool, tennis court, wheelchair accessible

National Mix

  • Nationalities of students include Asian, South American ,European and other countries. The percentage may vary each month.

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