About this program

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Improve your English skills with our Intensive English Program in Santa Clara. Ideal for international students aiming for college success. Apply now!

Catalog description

Improve your English skills with our Intensive English Program in Santa Clara. Ideal for international students aiming for college success. Apply now!

The Institute for International Studies (IIS) has been providing top-quality intensive English instruction in Silicon Valley (IEP) to international students since 1997. The Intensive English Programs at Mission College is perfect for students who plan to attend college in the United States or simply want to improve their English language skills for their daily life and their career. The Institute for International Studies (IIS) provides high quality ESL instruction, cross-cultural activities, and support services for international students who would like to improve their English for college preparation or other personal and professional goals. IIS offers an innovative learning environment conducive to building academic, cultural, and language skills necessary for success in American college and professional settings.

At a glance

Partner school: Mission College
Campus location: Santa Clara, USA
Program level: English as Second Language (ESL)
Program length: 2-8 month ESL program
Delivery: In Class
Taught in: English

Eligibility & admission

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Campus location

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Mission College

Santa Clara, USA

3000 Mission College Boulevard

Santa Clara

California

95054

USA

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3000 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara, California, 95054, USA

Zinjet fee: $120

Cost & program facts

Tuition as published · year-1 estimate · app fee in ₦

Year 1 total (estimate)

$40,066

≈ ₦62,102,300

Tuition (listed)$11,766
Living costs (~12 mo)2,200 USD × 12 mo mid-band (guide)$26,400
Health insurance (est. annual)$1,800
Application fee (listed)$100

COL guide basis 2026-08-08

Estimate only — tuition and living costs vary by city, lifestyle, and institution. Confirm with your Zinjet agent before paying. Monthly mid-band living cost guides for students. Not guarantees — lifestyle, city, and housing vary.

Gross tuition

Published as year

$11,766

Application fee

$120

You pay (Paystack)

Converted to Naira at admin FX rates

₦186,000

Cost of living / yr

Per year: $12,380

Program level

English as Second Language (ESL)

Duration

2-8 month ESL program

Delivery

In Class

Language

English

CIP code

32.0109

Other fees

Other fees (books, deposit, insurance, etc.) are not published on this feed for this program. Contact your Zinjet agent for a full cost breakdown before you travel.

Intakes

Fall 2026
Open
Start: Oct 1, 2026
Submission deadline: Aug 2, 2026
Winter 2027
Open
Start: Jan 1, 2027
Submission deadline: Nov 8, 2026
Winter 2027
Open
Start: Mar 1, 2027
Submission deadline: Feb 7, 2027
Spring 2027
Open
Start: May 1, 2027
Submission deadline: Feb 7, 2027
Spring 2027
Open
Start: Jun 1, 2027
Submission deadline: Mar 14, 2027
Summer 2027
Open
Start: Aug 1, 2027
Submission deadline: Jun 9, 2027

Visa & post-study work

United States · F-1 student visa

Most academic students use F-1 with Form I-20, SEVIS fee, and a consular interview. Maintain full-time enrollment and status rules.

Post-study work

Optional Practical Training (OPT) / STEM OPT · up to ~36 months

Eligible F-1 graduates may apply for OPT (commonly up to 12 months). Some STEM degrees qualify for an additional STEM OPT extension (often up to 24 months more).

US student visas Study in the States (DHS)

Policy notes last reviewed 2026-08-08. Not legal advice — verify on official sites.

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