Highlights

The Intensive English Program (IEP) at Glendale Community College in Arizona is designed for international students or local students who need to improve their English language proficiency before undertaking an academic program of study. Students in the IEP will take a combination of English as a second language (ESL) classes appropriate to their level in such areas as grammar, reading, vocabulary development, conversation, listening, pronunciation practice, and composition skills. In addition, students will be scheduled for sessions in the learning assistance center, the computer lab, and the language lab. Altogether, IEP students will be busy studying English for 20-25 hours per week.

IEP admission requirements are similar to academic programs and are open to any student who has finished high school, who has at least an intermediate command of English, and who wants to prepare for a college-level academic program. Students applying from outside the United States will have to qualify for an F-1 student visa in order to be allowed to enter the USA to study. Join the students from all over the world who have found helpful people and outstanding facilities for learning at Glendale Community College. As always, the International Students Center is ready to help you accomplish your educational goals and reach your personal potential.

There is NO application fee, so get started now!

Students from all over the world are attracted to Glendale Community College by its outstanding features:

* No admission application fee;
* Open, easy admission policies;
* Intensive English Program;
* Supportive learning environment with small classes;
* Advanced computer technology centers;
* Accredited university transfer programs;
* Friendly campus atmosphere...

All this at a cost much lower than most four-year U.S. institutions!

University Attributes

Glendale Community College (GCC) is a public two-year community college in Glendale, Arizona. GCC is the second-largest institution of the Maricopa Community Colleges, the largest community college system in the United States. Each year, over 32,000 GCC students attend the main campus, GCC North, and the University College Center on the ASU West campus. We invite you to join us!

Degrees Available

• Associates
• Filmmaking
• Diploma/Certification

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Film

Experience Required

no

Application Process Involves

• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 months

Glendale Community College, Arizona's Mission Statement

Glendale Community College offers international students superior academic opportunities, unique cultural experiences, and a friendly campus environment. Students enrolling here are able to complete the first two years of an undergraduate bachelor's degree program in a setting dedicated to quality teaching in small classes. Students receive individual attention from instructors while utilizing advanced technology -- all at a cost considerably less than larger four-year institutions. Moreover, Glendale Community College is fully accredited and maintains a close working relationship with all of the major state-supported universities in Arizona (such as Arizona State University or the University of Arizona), making transfers to those larger institutions easy and convenient. Our services include: - Help with the admissions process; - Providing pre-arrival information; - Arranging home stay or apartment housing; - New student orientation and academic advising; - Immigration advising; - University transfer planning; - Sponsoring club activities; - I-20 preparation We look forward to welcoming you to Glendale Community College in Arizona!

Year Founded

1994