EF University Foundation Program with MiraCosta College www.ef.com/university
University Preparation Students and adults ages 16 and above
Transfer to top universities with EF and MiraCosta College Established in 1934, MiraCosta College is a fully-accredited community college with an outstanding academic reputation, offering associate degrees equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. With this degree, students can transfer onto a 4-year university course. MiraCosta provides a Transfer Admission Guarantee to six University of California campuses, which are ranked among the top universities in the United States. University pathway
Location
Students begin their academic journey with an University Foundation Program at an EF International Language Campus in Boston, New York, or San Francisco. There, they improve their English level, enhance academic skills, and transition into the American education system. They will also be conditionally admitted into MiraCosta College and receive a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) letter from the University of California, Irvine.
MiraCosta College is located in Oceanside, California, in San Diego County along the Southern California coast, between County to the north and the metropolitan area of San Diego to the south. It is approximately 35 miles north of San Diego and 90 miles south of Los Angeles.
After 2 years at MiraCosta College, students earn an associate degree and transfer onto a 4-year university course to complete their bachelor’s degree.
University transfer success MiraCosta has one of the highest transfer rates to The University of California of all San Diego County community colleges. Earn a bachelor’s degree at a top-ranked U.S. university by starting at MiraCosta College.
Los Angeles Palm Spring Long Beach Irvine
MiraCosta College San Diego
North San Diego County is nationally respected for its exceptional K-12 schools and the plethora of superb higher education choices. The San Diego Tourism Authority website describes San Diego’s North County as having pristine beaches, natural preserves and miles of open spaces. From Del Mar to Oceanside, the North County coastline is a string of picturesque seaside villages that have a unique, small-town feel.
Saving money on tuition Classes at MiraCosta College cost one-third less than at 4-year universities. Estimated costs at MiraCosta College: Full time tuition: US$6,800 Accommodation: US$11,500 Living expense: US$1,700 Full time total price: US$21,000
2017 MiraCosta College student transfer rates*
42%
to University of California campuses including UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Los Angeles, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara *Source 2017 MiraCosta College
40%
to California State Universities including San Diego State University, CSU Long Beach, San Jose State University
18%
to private or out of state universities including Howard University and University of Illinois at Urbana.
Fast track your studies with the
TOEFL iBT waiver
Upon completion of the EF University Foundation Program students will continue their studies in an associate degree program at MiraCosta College, where tuition is less than one-third the cost of that at a 4-year university. EF University Foundation Program
(EF intensive English program are available every Monday)
Intakes
Duration
English requirements
Jan & Apr 2018
5-6 months
IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 525PBT/ 194CBT/ 71IBT or equivalent on the free EF UPiBT test
Sep 2018
8-9 months
IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 450 PBT/ 133CBT/ 45IBT or equivalent on the free EF UPiBT test
Location
Program fee US$xxxxxx
EF Boston EF New York EF San Francisco
US$xxxxxx
University Foundation Year Curriculum (9 month program is all 3 terms. 6 month program is terms 1 & 2) Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
ACT Preparation
Advanced TOEFL
Research Writing
TOEFL Skills
Academic Writing and Grammar
Critical Reading and Analysis
Writing Fundamentals
Advanced Reading
Advanced College Lecture Series
Grammar & Pronunciation
Advanced Culture + Communication
Communicative Presentations
Application Workshop
College Survival Skills
3 Electives
Application Workshop 1 Elective
Pathway to universities in United States EF University Pathway Program 6, 9, 11 months High School Graduate
Completion of EF B2-3 level, 90% attendance GPA of 2.0 in EF classes
Undergraduate Program at MiraCosta College for 2 years
A sample of degree programs offered at MiraCosta College Art
Counselling
Media Arts
Behavioural Sciences
Career Studies
Music
Biological Sciences
Dance
Performing Arts
Business Administration
History
Philosophy
Chemistry
Horticulture
Physical Sciences
Child Development
Languages
Registered Nursing
Communication Studies
Health and Nutrition
Social Science
Computer Studies
Mathematics
Theatre and Film
Enter year 3 at a 4-year university and complete bachelor’s degree in 2 years
Pathways to academic success
2019-2020
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