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Irvine Valley College

Irvine Valley CollegeOur English school on the campus of Irvine Valley College campus
  • Located on the 100-acre Irvine Valley College campus
  • Study English in a relaxed, friendly campus atmosphere
  • Take the opportunity to attend Irvine Valley College classes
  • Courses taught by qualified, experienced and friendly English teachers
  • We have ACCET accreditation
English courses offered in Irvine
  • Vacation courses
  • General English courses
  • Intensive English courses 
  • TOEFL and Academic English courses 
  • Irvine Valley CollegeIntensive English academic year and semester
Accommodation in Irvine
  • Homestay
  • Student apartments
Why learn English in Irvine?
  • Surf or sunbathe at Orange County's Newport Beach or Laguna Beach
  • Shop at one of Orange County’s many famous shopping areas
  • Play golf at Oak Creek, only a 10-minute walk from the school
  • Go to Disneyland, Sea World or Universal Studios
  • Study English on an attractive college campus

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School - Information & Prices

Why choose Kaplan International Centers English school at Irvine Valley College?

  • Access to excellent facilities both on the campus and at the Kaplan International Centers English school
  • Campus library, computer centre and cafeteria
  • Kaplan International Centers computer lab
  • The opportunity to attend IVC classes, provided a sufficient level of English is attained
  • An academic town, home to three universities!


For more detailed information, to see pictures of our Irvine English school and meet the student services staff, download the Irvine school factfile here!

ACCET

Irvine Valley College 2010

 

Accommodation - Information & Prices

Kaplan International Centers Irvine is pleased to offer students enrolled in courses at our English school the following accommodation options in Irvine:

Homestay
Homestay accommodation is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in a different culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English courses. All Kaplan International Centers homestays in Irvine are carefully selected by our school staff to provide you with a safe and welcoming home environment.
Room type: Single
Minimum age: 18
Meals provided: 14 meals per week
For more information about homestay in the USA please download our accommodation factfile.

Student Apartments
Kaplan International Centers at Irvine Valley College offers an apartment accommodation option to students enrolled in courses at our English school. The shared apartments are fully furnished and a short walk from the Kaplan International Centers English school. Sharing with local and other international students is a great way to practise English in a relaxed atmosphere outside of your English course!
Room type: Single
Minimum age: 18
Meals provided: no meals
For more information about the residence, download the factfile.
Candlewood Apartments

Irvine Valley College 2010

Local Information

We want your time at Kaplan International Centers English school in Irvine, Orange County to be as fun as it will be rewarding in and out of your courses. Dedicated Activities Coordinators at our school work around the clock to provide you with a range of social, cultural and sporting activities to suit your taste, budget and time available:

Irvine Highlights

  • Enjoy skiing in the winter and surfing in the summer
  • Join the Kaplan International Centers BBQs, hosted on sunny afternoons
  • Discover horseback riding, whale watching, kayaking, hiking and picnicking
  • Build a bonfire on the beach on a chilly night
  • Watch a Dodgers or Lakers game
  • Visit the Huntington Library, the Getty Museum or the Bower's Museum
  • Explore the 20 acres and over 40 slides that make up Wild Rivers Water Park
  • Spend a day at the Palace Park, also known as 'Boomers', with its two miniature golf courses, bumper boats, go-cart racing, batting cages and an arcade

Enrol in English courses at our English school in Orange County and see all that Irvine has to offer! Take a look at the local tourism website to see more: http://www.cityofirvine.org/faqs



The weather in Orange County is generally warm and dry. In the spring, summer and fall, the temperatures range from 20C to 24C. The months of July and August are the warmest months. Temperatures in the winter drop slightly with occasional frosts and rainstorms. Evenings are usually cool, even in the summer time.