Host:
Mission College
Contact:
Carol Qazi, Director Tel: 408-855-5110 Fax: 408-727-6043 3000 Mission College Boulevard MS #13 Santa Clara, CA 95054-1879 USA
Established:
1997 
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Institute for International StudiesDescriptionInstitute for International Studies provides intensive English instruction with a TOEFL-waived option to Mission College and West Valley College. We have a 1-stop office that serves all your needs from intensive English to undergraduate study at Mission College. In addition, we offer dual admission to the intensive language program and Mission College, which is reflected on your immigration documents.
LocationWe are located in the Silicon Valley high-tech region, just 45 minutes from beautiful San Francisco. Santa Clara is a friendly and safe neighbor of San Jose. Mission College is minutes from SJC, San Jose Int'l Airport and 45 minutes from San Francisco International Airport.
Teaching QualificationsAll instructors possess a Masters degree and at least 5 years of experience. Many have 20 or more years of experience.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Other Programs:
We now offer optional iBT TOEFL instruction and two 2-week intersessions in August and January for students who are on tight schedules or want to get a head start on their regular studies. Private Classes: No
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 18
Average Class Size: 15
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 1
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 1
We offer all skill areas including a new language lab.
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 20
Part Time Available: No
Session Length:
We have 8 and 16 week sessions. We also have 2 week-long intersessions in January and August for students who are on tight schedules or who want to get an early start on the regular term. Our regular terms start in January, March, June, August and October. Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 1%
Asia: 84%
Europe: 5%
Latin America: 10%
Middle East: 0%
Average Enrollments:
February: 100
July: 60
October: 100
FacilitiesWe have a new state-of-the-art language lab just for second-language students, which all IIS students study in. Additionally, our campus is going through a major remodelling. FeesFees based on a session length of 16 weeks. Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information. Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.
Optional Fees:
None
Notes on Fees:
A refundable $400 space deposit is required.
AccommodationsHomestay: $650
Apartment: $1500
We do not have our own homestay coordinator. However, students should go to http://www.isphomestays.com to reach our highly respected, independent homestay coordinator. Students who do not a homestay should contact our office for advice. Student ServicesWe have a friendly, 1-stop office that provides all advising and immigration services. There are monthly activities for all of the students in the program. Educational Service OpportunitiesStudents who complete our intensive program do not need a TOEFL score to enter Mission College's degree programs. We also have no-TOEFL with West Valley College, De Anza College and Foothill College. TransportationWe are sorry that we cannot provide airport pickup. However, we can provide information on convenient shuttle service. Remember, we are next door to San Jose Int'l Airport. |
