English Courses in Irvine, California
Our English school in Irvine Valley gives students the best the West Coast has to offer – sunny beaches, a relaxed college campus atmosphere, great shopping destinations and easy access to some of the world’s most famous tourist attractions, including Disneyland and Universal Studios.
Kaplan's English School in California, Irvine Valley
Taking English courses in Irvine, California, lets you make the most of one of America’s favorite cities – you can spend your afternoons chilling on Newport Beach, taking a stroll down Sunset Boulevard, or even auditing classes at Irvine Valley College for California State school credits.
Los Angeles, just a short bus ride away, is home to some of America’s most exciting tourist attractions, such as Disneyland and Universal Studios. It has two of America’s largest amusement parks, including Knott’s Berry Farm – home of the world’s tallest wooden rollercoaster! Sports fans can also take a day trip out to Anaheim to watch the Angels play baseball, or catch a Ducks ice hockey game.
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Things to See and Do
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Spend your free time on the beach
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Take the day off and visit beautiful Catalina Island
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Head to Disneyland and say hello to Mickey Mouse
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Visit Knott’s Berry Farm, a huge theme park
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Go to Sea World or Universal Studios
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Eat at any of the bistros and cafes in Crystal Cove
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Have cocktails with friends along the Newport shore
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Enjoy full access to all of Irvine Valley’s sports facilities
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Watch Angels baseball or Ducks ice hockey
School Facilities
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Computer lab with free internet access
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Access to campus library, computer center and sports facilities
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A student lounge with billiard tables, table tennis and a TV
Accommodation
Student Residences
The shared apartments are fully furnished and a short walk from the school. Sharing with local and other international students is a great way to practice English in a relaxed atmosphere outside of your English course.
Homestay
Homestay accommodation is ideal to immerse yourself in US culture. Sharing meals with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations outside of your English courses.
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Room type: Single
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Minimum age: 18
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Meals provided: 14 per week
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More information:
Download our Homestay in the USA fact sheet
School Location
Kaplan International College IVC
5500 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618