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Class Schedules

Spring 2012 – January 24-May 18, 2012 (16 weeks for F-1 Students)

Session A (for non-F-1 students) January 24 - March 16, 2012

Session B (for non-F-1 students) March 20 - May 18, 2012

Spring 2012 – January 24 - May 18, 2012

There are three available sessions: A, B, C.

Session A: January 24 through March 16, 2012(First 8 weeks)
For students without F-1 Visas. Students who attend session A may also sign up for session B.
Testing and placement: January 24, 25, 26, 2012

Course Reference Number (CRN)	January 24--March 16, 2012	TOtal hours	Cost (USD)
15054	8 weeks/20 hours per week	160 hours	$1,175
15055	8 weeks/ 15 hours per week	120 hours	$975
15056	8 weeks/10 hours per week	80 hours	$725
15057	8 weeks/5 hours per week	40 hours	$375

Session B: March 20 through May 18, 2012 (Second 8 weeks)
For students without F-1 Visas. Session B is a continuation of session A, so students should be aware that session B does not start from the beginning as it does in session A.
Testing and placement: January 24, 25, 26

Course Reference Number (CRN)	March 20--May 18, 2012	TOtal hours	Cost (USD)
15058	8 weeks/20 hours per week	160 hours	$1,175
15059	8 weeks/ 15 hours per week	120 hours	$975
15060	8 weeks/10 hours per week	80 hours	$725
15061	8 weeks/5 hours per week	40 hours	$375

Session C: January 24 through May 18, 2012 (16 weeks)
F-1 students are required to register for and attend 20 hours per week for 16 weeks for a total of 320 instructional hours to maintain their F-1 status.
Other students including au pairs on J-1 visas, Marin residents, professionals, and those needing to improve their English to gain employment may sign up for Session C.
Testing and placement: January 24, 25, 26, 2012

For F-1 Visa students

Course Reference Number (CRN)	January 24--May 18, 2012	TOtal hours	Cost (USD)
15049	16 weeks/ 20 hours per week	320 hours	$2,500

For Students without F-1 Visas (Including au pairs on J-1 visas, Marin residents, professionals, and those needing to improve their English to gain employment.)

Course Reference Number (CRN)	January 24--May 18, 2012	TOtal hours	Cost (USD)
15050	16 weeks/20 hours per week	320 hours	$2,325
15051	16 weeks/ 15 hours per week	240 hours	$1,925
15052	16 weeks/10 hours per week	160 hours	$1,425
15053	16 weeks/5 hours per week	80 hours	$775

Class Schedules and Instructors/Levels

time	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:10 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.	Speaking/Listening/Pronunciation	Grammar for Written and Oral Communication	Speaking/Listening/Pronunciation	Grammar for Written and Oral Communication
	Level 1:Sueli Bertuol Okun		Level 1: Sueli Bertuol Okun
	Level 2: Patricia Seery	Level 1/2: Sueli Bertuol Okun	Level 2: Patricia Seery	Level 1/2: Sueli Bertuol Okun
	Level 3:	Level 3: Magda Levin	Level 3:	Level 3: Magda Levin
12:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.	Writing with Reading	*Idioms and TOEFL Preparation Combined Levels	Writing with Reading	*Idioms and TOEFL Preparation Combined Levels
	Level 1: Patricia Seery	Level 1/2/3: Magda Levin	Level 1: Patricia Seery	Level 1/2/3: Magda Levin
	Level 2: Sueli Bertuol Okun		Level 2: Sueli Bertuol Okun
	Level 3: Sara Oser		Level 3: Sara Oser

Visa Categories

F-1 Visa Students
F-1 students are required to register for and attend 20 hours per week for 16 weeks for a total of 320 instructional hours to maintain their F-1 status. Attendance is taken in all courses. F-1 students who do not have a verifiable excuse (medical, legal etc) run the risk of becoming out of status, and they may lose their I-20 status with the College of Marin Intensive English Program. The tuition for F-1 students is $2,500.

B-1 Visa Students
Students on B (tourist) visas are not allowed to sign up for Session C, but are welcome to attend either Session A or Session B for one time for up to 10 hours for a maximum total of 80 instructional hours.

Intensive English Program web page
Technical Contact: Sara Oser, Coordinator, College of Marin Intensive English Program, 415.883.2211 Extension 8579
Content Responsible: Dr. Jason Lau, Director, Community Education, Lifelong Learning and International Education, 415.485.9316

College of Marin is one of 112 public community colleges in California and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Approximately 10,000 credit and noncredit students enroll each fall and spring semester. Classes also are offered during the summer.

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