College of the Desert

Welcome to the College of the Desert and the Intensive English Academy!

Study in beautiful Palm Springs area

College of the Desert (COD) is a thriving two-year Community College, located next to the famous resort town of Palm Springs, California. In COD, students can choose from more than 60 degree and certificate courses, including biology, business administration, computer science, hotel/restaurant management, construction and other conversion course. We also welcome the lower English proficiency students in the Intensive English Academy can help students improve their English skills. Our beautiful campus is located away from the Los Angeles, San Diego, Disneyland (Disneyland) and scenic California beach just a short drive away. In COD, we are committed to helping students successfully transferred. Our group of teachers, counselors and school staff focus on helping students transfer to America's best public and private universities, such as UCLA, UC Berkeley and more schools, and so on. Price level of tuition, homestay programs, and low cost of living makes COD a United States one of the most valuable Community College!

College of the Desert was established in 1958, is a complete certification of community colleges, and:

Have transferred to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) system of very high transfer rate! Low TOEFL score requirements: as long as 45 (iBT) or 450 (paper-and-pencil tests) can apply for admission Due to the low tuition and living expenses, College of the Desert is one of California's most valuable College! Provide English language courses in the University's Intensive English Academy! Enjoy 30 hours a week of English language training time. Simple application process! Just one application to apply to English and college level courses! Provide a full range of services for students! By the Office of international students (International Student Office) provided Want to have a comfortable, safe and exciting lifestyle of Southern California is an ideal location for students. Transfer opportunities

In addition to the University of California and California State University School, College of the Desert and help students successfully transferred to nationwide private University and other prestigious universities. Our international student advisors will be provided through personal consultations, group workshops and application assistance services to help you reach your transfer goals. If the value is your number one priority, we can help you find the generous transfer scholarships for international students University of excellence! In addition, we lead our international students to visit local University and frequently visited by college admissions officers and College of the Desert meet with international students in our school!

Intensive English Academy

Intensive English Academy (IEA) is best suited to Excel in college courses before the start of improving English proficiency or just want to learn English in beautiful Palm Springs environment for students! IEA offers 30 hours per week of English instruction courses, a total of 16 weeks. IEA as well as in the United States for short-term stay for a limited time only offer 8-week course. Course content to emphasize grammar, reading, writing and listening skills training. Classification of courses from beginner to advanced instruction. Completion of advanced courses available to students enrolled in no TOEFL score enter COD.

Student services

College of the Desert and the Intensive English Academy offers a full range of facilities and services for international students, including academic advice, academic counseling center, computer center, transfer Center, career center, health center, student activities and clubs, sports courses, student restaurants, bookstores and libraries.

International Student Office senior staff also provide other services, including:

University transfer assistance Academic course Advisory Cultural and social activities have been organised United States host family programme Immigration consulting Tuition ... And many more services! Notice to applicants

Apply for COD and the IEA is easy! As long as the international student application form and necessary documents of the following:

High school graduation certificates Sufficient to cover the tuition fees and living expenses of financial proof Application fee $ 30.00 Application for accommodation COD English ability score requirements: TOEFL 45 (iBT) or 450 (paper-pencil test), 5 IELTS or EIKEN STEP 2 IEA: without TOEFL score In your application before the deadline to submit the required documents:

College of the Desert: each year two entry dates, application deadline: fall semester: July 1 spring semester: December 1

Intensive English Academy: 5 dates of attendance each year, with a closing date for:

Students witness to COD and the IEA:

I would recommend COD to other international students because I think COD courses for international students not used to United States life giving students so much support and assistance. -Sumire, Japan

COD whether academic or teaching of teachers are qualified. They teach them in a constructive and lively way to learn about the topic. -Yongcheng, China

Palm Desert is a very friendly place, COD, everyone was so kind and friendly. The diversity of the many courses I really like COD, and the choice between day courses and evening courses. -Joanna, Poland

I can tell you, when I was studying at COD is the most wonderful time in my life. I can meet people from all over the world. -Klaus, Austria

Looking forward to College of the Desert and the Intensive English Academy campus to meet you!