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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.

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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

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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

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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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