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Intensive English Academy (IEA)
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Virtual Tour The Intensive English Academy (IEA) is located in the famous California resort area of Palm Springs, California. The IEA offers 30 hours per week of classroom and computer-aided instruction for a period of either 8 or 16 weeks. IEA's three level program welcomes beginning to advanced level students.
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  • Located on the community college campus of College of the Desert (COD) with direct admission to COD upon completion of the Level 3 course
  • COD offers strong transfer rates to the University of California and California State University
  • Class size at the IEA is limited to 16 students per class
  • Extensive services for students, including access to many college level services as well as special services including academic and immigration advising, host family program, university transfer assistance, social activities and tutoring
  • Standard 8 and 16 week courses available and an 8 week summer accelerated program all taught by experienced professionals

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    Program
    Start Date
    Level
    Frequency
     (Per Year)
    Duration
     (Weeks)
    Hrs/Week
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     (US$)
    8 Week Standard Program
    August/October/January/March
    Varies
    4
    8
    30
    1,900
    16 Week Standard Program
    August/October/January/March
    Varies
    4
    16
    30
    3,650
    8 Week Summer Accelerated Program
    June
    Varies
    1
    8
    32
    2,350
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    IEA's location in Palm Springs, California is only a short drive from Los Angeles, San Diego, Disneyland and the beautiful beaches. Palm Springs offers students a safe and tranquil environment in which to live and study. IEA students enjoy many activities and support services from both IEA and COD facilities.
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    College of the Desert
    43 - 500 Monterey Avenue
    Palm Desert, California 92260

    Phone:  1-760-776-7205
    Fax: 1-760-862-1361

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    ESL Programs in the USA Program/Centre Name: Intensive English Academy (IEA)
    ESL Programs in the USA Organization Name: College of the Desert
    ESL Programs in the USA # ESL Programs Offered/Year: 5
    ESL Programs in the USA # ESL Students/Year: 50
    ESL Programs in the USA Application Fee (US$): 25
    ESL Programs in the USA Age of Students: 18 - 65
    ESL Programs in the USA Class Size: 7 - 15
     
    Accommodation and Fees (US$)
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    Accommodation Fees:
     College Stats Homestay Monthly Fees (room & board): 600
    College Stats Homestay Emergency Deposit Fee: 50
     
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    Language Support for ESL Students:
     Study in the USALanguage Testing and Placement
    Study in the USAESL Library
    Study in the USALanguage Labs
    Study in the USAComputer Labs
    Study in the USAConversation Workshops
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    Study in the USAConditional Admission to Degree/Diploma Programs
    Study in the USAActivities, Events, and Field Trips (Day, Weekend, Semester Break Trips)
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    Consideration for Admission
    Minimum Age: 18
    High School Grades: Not Considered
    English Language Proficiency: All Levels
     
    Quick Stats
    Program/Centre Name: Intensive English Academy (IEA)
    Organization Name: College of the Desert
    ESL Program Founded: 1998
    # Campuses: 1
    Campus Setting (Main Campus): Suburban
    Nearest City (Main Campus): Palm Springs
    City Population: 48,000
    Cost of Living: Low
    Climate Range: 40 °F to 110 °F
    # ESL Programs Offered/Year: 5
    # ESL Students/Year: 50
    # Countries of Origin: 11 - 20
     
       
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