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The International Education Center at Diablo Valley College (IEC@DVC) was established in 2000, and is located in Pleasant Hill in Contra Costa County, California. IEC@DVC has welcomed students from more than 40 countries, including China, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Spain and France. IEC works closely with Diablo Valley College, a California community college boasting the highest transfer rate to University of California, Berkeley in the state. IEC@DVC is an International student's first step in achieving success at an American college. It is also a beneficial experience for students hoping to broaden their horizons and improve their English levels while studying abroad.
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| Type | Language Center |
|---|---|
| Established | 2000 |
| Director | Sally Conover |
Academic staff | 20 |
| Students | 800 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Diablo Valley College |
| Website | http://www.iec-dvc.org |
Mission
IEC@DVC is focusing on facilitating the acquisition of English for non-native speakers, preparing them both linguistically and culturally for academic studies and success at the college and/or university level.
IEC@DVC follows the above mission by:
- maximizing 15 students in each class thereby approaching to teaching English;
- arranging class activities to aid the expansion and refinement of the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills;
- improving critical thinking skills of our students;
- encouraging our students to develop and explore the places and ideas in American culture and other cultures.
- offering both academic counseling and personal support;
- providing a supportive, professional environment among faculty and administration.
Programs
IEC@DVC is one of the options for students who plan to transfer to Diablo Valley College (DVC)without other English proficiency, such as TOEFL or IELTS. More than 90 percent of IEC students will be successfully transfer to DVC as getting certificates from one of the academic programs:
Intensive English Program
In 2011, there were over 500 international students who had attended to Intensive English Program of IEC@DVC, over 85% of students successfully transferred to DVC for further studies.
- 6 levels from beginners to advanced learners
- each level is 8 weeks (2 months)
- 24 hours of in-class instruction
Bridge Programs
- Spring Bridge
- Summer Bridge
- Fall Bridge
Our Bridge Programs at IEC@DVC are designed to offer you the academic skills and personal confidence you need to help ensure the most successful journey on your way to earning your Bachelor degree. The pre-selected academic courses in each Bridge Program offer you the chance to earn college transferrable credits while immersed in a learning environment with other International students. By offering additional and personalized assistance, study techniques and tutoring service, IEC@DVC's Bridge Programs have quickly become one of the most popular educational tools for International students in Northern California.
Student Services
- Housing
- Activities
- Airport Pick up
- Medical Insurance
- Special Services
IEC@DVC offers access to professional services for new and continuing students, thereby helping them adapt to the American culture and environment. From housing assistance to activities to airport pickups, IEC@DVC has it all covered.
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