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 Enrollment Information
The Center is open to all students who are secondary school graduates or who can benefit from the programs and are at least 17 years of age. Mature students are welcome. Students must be earnest in their desire to learn English.
You are encouraged to visit us at 66 Franklin Street in Oakland's Jack London Square. Prospective students are welcome to visit English Center classes and talk with the English Center admissions officer. Our office hours are: 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
When You Can Begin a Program
Spring sessions start in January and March.
Summer sessions start in May and June.
Fall sessions start in August and October.
(See Calendar and Fees for the current dates.)
International Applicants
If you are an international student applying from outside the United States or transferring from another school in the United States, please send the following to the address at the bottom of this page:
- A completed international application form
- An application fee of $50 (nonrefundable)
- A certified copy of your secondary school or college records, if you wish to attend a college or university in the U.S.
- A bank statement, scholarship letter, or other evidence of financial resources, if you need a student (F-1) visa
If you need an F-1 student visa, we will send you the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Form I-20 when you are accepted to the Center. You present this form at an embassy or consulate of the U.S. to obtain a student visa. Your acceptance letter will contain detailed information about applying for the visa. Note: F-1 students must study full-time.
If you wish to apply for a family homestay, you should submit a deposit of $300. You will pay the remainder of your fees at registration. See Housing Options.
If you must cancel or postpone your enrollment after receiving an I-20 form, you must return the form to ECIW in order to receive a refund of your deposit. Please note that acceptance to ECIW does not constitute admission to Mills College.
We regret that the English Center cannot offer financial aid to international (F-1 visa status) students.
U.S. Resident Applicants
If you live in the U.S. and want to apply for financial aid, please fill out the combined application for admission and financial aid. To apply for financial aid you must provide documents of immigration and financial status.
Financial Aid Available at ECIW
- Pell Grant
- FSEOG Grant
- Federal Work Study
Funding Accepted from Partner Programs
- WIA (Workforce Investment Act)
- Welfare-to-Work
- Department of Rehabilitation Funds
- Private Insurance Funds
- NAFTA-TAA
Please bring the following documents with you when you come for your Admission and Financial Aid Interview in the ECIW office:
- USCIS documents
- Social security card
- Picture Identification (Passport or Drivers License)
- Six months of pay stubs or other verification of income
- Last year's tax and W-2 forms
- Any current public assistance documents
Part-Time Study
If you cannot study full-time, you are welcome to enroll part-time on a space available basis. There is a part-time application fee of $25. After a brief test of your English proficiency, you may enroll in one or more classes that have not reached the enrollment limit. Part-time study is not possible for international students with F-1 visa status.
ENGLISH CENTER 2008-2010 SESSION CALENDAR AND FEES
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Year
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Session
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Dates
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Duration
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Tuition
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2008
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Summer B
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Jul 14 - Aug 8
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4 weeks
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$1,295
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Fall A
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Aug 25 - Oct 17
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8 weeks
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$2,290
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Fall B
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Oct 20 - Dec 12
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8 weeks
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$2,290
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2009
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Spring A
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Jan 5 - Feb 27
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8 weeks
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$2,290
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Spring B
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Mar 2 - April 24
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8 weeks
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$2,290
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Summer A
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May 4 - Jun 26
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8 weeks
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$2,290
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Summer B
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Jun 29 - Aug 21
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8 weeks
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$2,290
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Fall A
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Aug 31 - Oct 23
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8 weeks
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$2,290
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Fall B
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Oct 26 - Dec 18
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8 weeks
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$2,290
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2010
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Spring A
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Jan 4 - Feb 26
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8 weeks
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$2,290
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Spring B
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Mar 1 - Apr 23
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8 weeks
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$2,290
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Summer A
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May 3 - Jun 25
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8 weeks
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$2,290
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Long-Term Enrollment Options
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Duration
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Tuition
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16 weeks
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$4,500
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24 weeks
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$6,615
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32 weeks
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$8,660
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Part-Time Fees*
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8-Week Sessions
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Each MWF Class $470
Each TuTh Class $315
*Part-time enrollment is not available to F-1 international students.
Other Fees
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Application Fee
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Books & Materials per Session
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Airport Pick-Up from San Francisco
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Airport Pick-Up from Oakland
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Health Insurance per Week
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Programs and fees are reevaluated each year. The English Center reserves the right to change its programs or fees without notice.
(a) Students unable to attend a complete 8-week session may apply for a mid-session entry on a space available basis. The minimum period of study is four weeks.
(b) The English Center can arrange homestay accommodations; the cost is determined by the homestay provider. Click here for information.
(c) Additional weekly Health Insurance costs for students with dependents: Spouse $59; Child $25; Children $50.
International Student Application
*Word*
*PDF*
U.S. Resident Application
*Word*
*PDF*
Application for Part-Time Study
*Word*
*PDF*
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