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Welcome to our program in beautiful Marin County! Join us at the Indian Valley Campus in Novato, California, 25 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Learn English and transfer to the college/university of your choice. We are near College of Marin (Kentfield Campus), San Francisco Theological Seminary, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, and Dominican University.
FAQs about the Intensive English Program
Read about us in the August 2009 issue of Language Travel Magazine. F-1 Students apply now for Spring 2010 and Fall 2010.
The College of Marin Intensive English Program is a member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs.
See description in: Vietnamese - French - Korean - Portuguese - Spanish Photos from our field trip to Angel Island State Park on October 8, 2009
Carvings in the walls of the Angel Island Immigration Station
Below: Celebrating Joseph's new baby boy
Below: Field trip to baseball game in San Francisco and photo opportunity by the Golden Gate Bridge.
Description The Intensive English Program is an international community of English language learners located at the beautiful naturally landscaped Indian Valley Campus in Novato, California (25 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge). We welcome new and returning F-1 (international) students, F-1 transfer students from other institutions, and residents. The IEP prepares students to enter American colleges and universities and helps them to improve their English skills for other purposes such as business, Institutional TOEFL and TOEFL IBT preparation, further study in their own countries, and general communication. Small classes, excellent instructors, and fun, but rigorous coursework are key to our 30 years success in Marin County. Click on the link below to see our beautiful campus: http://www.marin.cc.ca.us/com/directions.htm The College of Marin Intensive English Program offers two 16-week semesters per year for F-1 students. Each semester consists of 20 hours per week total instruction time in four subject areas: Grammar, Reading, Writing, and Speaking/Listening/Pronunciation. Students are placed into one of three levels of classes (high beginning, intermediate, advanced) depending on their scores on the placement tests during the first week of the semester. Students advance through the program each semester by completing all assignments and scoring a minimum level on the placement test for the next level. Fall semester starts in late August and ends in mid-December.Spring Semester starts in late January and ends in mid-May. F-1 students usually attend the IEP between one and three semesters (depending on their skill level upon arrival and on their needed TOEFL score) before transferring to a credit program. TOEFL IBT training takes place in all of the advanced (level 3) classes. Institutional TOEFL preparation takes place two hours a week for 12 weeks as one of the Free Lunch Time Electives, prior to the College of Marin Institutional TOEFL in November and April to facilitate student transfer to the College of Marin credit program. Welcome F-1 Students from Abroad and F-1 Transfer Students to our 16-week sessions: Apply now for Spring 2010 and/or Fall 2010 by downloading the the pages below. All F-1 students need to fill out pages 1,2,3 of the application. Transfer students also need to fill out page 4. Spring 2010: January 19--May 14, 2010 Fall 2010: August 17--December 3, 2010
Special Features of the College of Marin Intensive English Program
Spring 2009 had students from 22 different countries including Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Guinea, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Poland, Taiwan, Thailand, Venezuela, Viet Nam! Fall 2009 has students from 22 different countries including Brazil. China, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Poland, Russia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, and Venezuela.
IEP Students from Spring 2009 and cake celebrating IEP's 30 years at the Indian Valley Campus in Novato, California.
Easy application for F-1 students in U.S. and abroad:
Non-F1 Students choose 8-week Sessions Welcome aupairs, professionals, and San Francisco Bay Area Residents to our A or B sessions! Select from 4 courses/ 3 levels each:
Classes Meet:
Cost:
Fall 2010 8-week Sessions for non-F1 students:
Spring 2010 8-week sessions for non-F1 students:
Non F-1 students register online at www.marincommunityed.org More information about about us is at www.marincommunityed.org Curriculum for F-1 Students, J-1s, Residents, and Others 16-week program twice a year for F-1 students. 8-week program 4 times a year for non-F-1 students including residents, tourists, and au pairs.
Coursework Coursework integrates content and skills while preparing students for the demands of college and university work. Within the skill areas of grammar, reading, writing, speaking/listening/pronunciation, students study current events, literature and American culture and history. In addition, students are prepared for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL IBT and Institutional TOEFL) and for further study. They learn how to use a college library, take lecture notes, write essays, keep journals and reading logs, and give speeches. F-1 Student Transfer to the College of Marin Credit Program Application Information for F-1 Students Medical Insurance Rate Schedule 2009-2010 Annual 8/01/09--8/01/10 $878
F-1 Students Apply Now for SPRING 2010 and Fall 2010 FALL 2009 for F-1 Students Click here for Fall 2009 Schedule of Classes
SPRING 2010 for F-1 Students Click here for Spring 2010 Schedule of Classes
How to Apply International Students abroad and in the U.S.: Download an Intensive English Program application for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 at our website. All students complete pages 1,2,3. Transfer students also complete page 4: Pages 1 and 2 , Page 3 , Page 4 Students abroad: Fill out the first three pages, sign them, send with a check for $50 to the address on the application. We will issue an I-20 for you to take to your appointment for the F-1 visa.
If you need help with your visa, please contact the EducationUSA center nearest you for assistance: http://www.educationusa.state.gov/ F-1 Transfer students in the U.S: Fill out all four pages, give the transfer form to your present institution, send the rest of the application with a check for $50 to the address on the application. Pre-Arrival Information for F-1 Students Estimated Costs for One Semester
Estimated Costs for Two Semesters
Total Cost $11,505--$11,651 for one semester(Subject to change)* Tuition cost includes non-refundable medical insurance. All international students attending the Intensive English Program are required to purchase the medical insurance recommended by the College. There are no medical insurance waivers due to having another medical policy. Optional medical and/or dental insurance for dependents are available at additional cost to student. Medical Insurance Rate Schedule 2009-2010 Annual 8/01/09--8/01/10 $878 Fall 8/01/09 – 1/01/10 $366.00
Housing Information The College of Marin does not have dormitories, so students are responsible for arranging their own housing. The Intensive English Program has contact information of local residents who rent rooms in their homes, some of which are in walking distance to campus. The College of Marin housing office at the Kentfield campus also posts shared housing including houses and apartments. Below are hoursing referrals for students to contact directly: SUNRISE HOMES INTERNATIONAL, INC. "Students live together...share their experiences in the USA, learn about other cultures, and make lifetime friends from all over the world. All students have their own desks and much privacy so they can study." Ask about the van transportation to the Indian Valley Campus. http://www.sunrisehomesinternational.com/pdf/LosRanchitosBrochureCofM.pdf toby_hanzl@sunrisehomesinternational.com Students interested in living with an American family in a home stay situation should contact one of the agencies below: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PLACEMENT INTERNATIONAL HOUSING PLACEMENT SERVICE
Getting to the Intensive English Program on the Indian Valley Campus in Novato FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT: Airport shuttle service (Marin Airporter) is available from San Francisco International Airport to Hamilton(the last stop in Novato) for $21. The Marin Airporter leaves every 30 minutes from the baggage claim level at SFO on the hour and half hour. No reservations are necessary. For information, call 415-461-4222. FROM THE OAKLAND AIRPORT TO SAN RAFAEL (south of Novato):Airport shuttle service is available for $24 with the Sonoma CountyAirport Express bus from outside baggage claim across four lanes of traffic between the two terminals at the Ground Transportation Center platform marked “4D Scheduled Buses." The bus leaves every two hours starting at 5:15 a.m. until 9:15 p.m. The bus takes an hour to arrive at the San Rafael Transit Center at 3rd and Heatherton. From there get a taxi to your housing or the campus located at 1800 Ignacio Blvd. Novato, Ca. Various Taxis are available:Marin Super Taxi 415.261.3909, Southern Marin Taxi 415.355.0355, North Bay Cooperative Taxi 415.258.2800 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:Golden Gate Transit bus service to Marin, Sonoma and San Francisco Counties is available. Route 49 from the San Rafael transit center changes to Route 51 and stops at the main entrance to the Indian Valley Campus of the College of Marin. Students may use a Translink card to pay for the bus at a reduced rate. For more detailed bus and ferry information, visit the websites at www.goldengate.org or www.TransLink.org, or call 511. Outside the Bay Area call 415-455-2000. Bus schedules and transit maps will be available the first day of class. DRIVING: From Highway 101, take Ignacio Blvd. (approximately two miles) to the Indian Valley Campus. For Admissions and Records, park in the Visitor’s space(watch for flagpole). For the Intensive English Program, park in Lot #6. Tickets for daily student parking are $3.00 ($1.00 bills recommended). Students may purchase a parking permit from the Admissions and Records office for $50, and it may be used at both campuses. Faculty/Staff The experienced IEP Faculty and Staff welcome F-1 students, F-1 transfer students, au pairs, and residents to learn English with us. We want your stay in our program to be a wonderful experience. Faculty: Linette Escobar M.A. Phyllis Johnson M.A. Magda Levin PhD Sueli Bertuol-Okun M.A. Sara Oser M.A. Patricia Seery AbD Adria Winfield M.A.(on leave in Washington D. C.)
Staff: Contact Information Office: Ohlone 19, Room 141 Questions about Your Intensive English Program F-1 Application: Additional Website: www.marincommunityed.org sara.oser@marin.edu |
College of Marin is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. College of Marin serves approximately 9000 credit and noncredit students each spring and fall semester.
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For any member of the community seeking accommodations for the disabled, please contact (415) 485-9340. College of Marin students seeking academic adjustments should contact (415) 485-9406.
Excellent price: $2,500 for 20 hours of instruction per week for 16 weeks. $50 application fee per semester. Medical insurance: $366 Fall, $512 Spring. 
