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Intensive English Program

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica campus — Santa Monica, California, United States

Study Level
Foundation / Pathway · English as Second Language (ESL)
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
December 2026
Tuition Fee
USD 4,000
Application Fee
USD 75
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

This intensive, multi-skills course is designed for beginners who are literate in one language and interested in learning English for basic communication and ultimately for success in for credit college classes. The course provides an introduction to the basic structures of the English language and focuses on the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills necessary for living and studying in the US. The Intensive English Courses meet 20 contact hours per week. During the fall and spring semester, classes meet 4 hours per day Monday – Friday. Students are assigned to a morning and an afternoon session. Please note that during the winter or summer session, the schedule may be altered to take place Monday-Thursday for 20 contact hours per week but participants will be notified of this schedule prior to the start of the session. Students who complete the INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM (IEP) after passing the final exam may enroll in for credit ESL courses as part of the academic program. Students may take other college-level courses while completing the higher levels of the ESL courses.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
English as Second Language (ESL)
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 4,000
Application fee
USD 75
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

Institution fees are paid according to the institution's instructions. Any Eagle Link service fee is shown on an Eagle Link invoice before payment. See our Payments Policy.

Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
December 2026, December 2027, December 2028
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Santa Monica campus

Santa Monica, California, United States

1900 Pico Boulevard

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

OPT and STEM OPT eligibility depend on maintaining F-1 status and on the program. A program counts as STEM only when its CIP code is on the official STEM list — not because its name sounds technical.

Official source

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About the Institution

Santa Monica College is a two-year community college accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, with more than​ 32,000 students and offerings in more than 80 fields of study. The leader among the state's 110 community colleges in transferring students to the University of California, University of Southern California and other four-year campuses. They prepare students for careers of the 21st century – in such fields as nursing, solar technology, new media, computer technology, early childhood education, business, graphic design and other occupations. Set on a 38-acre main c...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.