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Learn English in California
at the American Language and Culture Institute
(ALCI Chico) at California State University, Chico

ALCI at Chico State Informational Video:

For a transcript of the video please click here

The American Language and Culture Institute, located on the campus of California State University, Chico, offers six sessions of intensive English language instruction per year to international students of all proficiency levels, from beginning to advanced.

ALCI Chico facilitates a transition from an intensive English language program to an academic program at Chico State or other colleges and universities.

The program provides general English language skills for students’ personal and professional growth, as well as an introduction to American culture and the higher education system.

Find out why thousands of students around the globe have found Chico to be an excellent place to learn English and prepare for their academic success.

Come to Chico State, meet new friends, enjoy beautiful California and learn English!

Contact us today!
ALCI Chico email: alci@csuchico.edu

ALCI Chico Special Offerings
.Open University - Take regular California State University, Chico classes.
.Conditional Admission - Conditional Admission to the University without taking the TOEFL. Apply to Cal State Chico or Saint Mary's College pending your English language proficiency.
.TOEFL - Prepare for the TOEFL through ALCI. TOEFL testing offered year-round.
.Math Preparation Courses - Prepare for university entrance exams or college-level math in courses customized for English language learners.

ALCI Chico Features
A safe, beautiful location in an affordable, California college town.
Small classes with individual attention from faculty and staff
Conditional admission and access to regular University degree programs and courses for qualified students
Use of campus facilities including computing, library, health center.and sports facilities
Fun social and cultural activities
Active and fun sports activities and events
Year-round instruction
Conversation partners
Chico, California is a great place to learn English and meet new friends!

View the Flickr slideshow for the latest photos from ALCI Chico.
Click to view the ALCI photo tour!

ALCI Chico News and Events:

Welcome to Chico, California!

We would like to extend a Chico welcome to all our new students who have just joined ALCI for this session.

We look forward to learning from you and sharing our language and culture.

ALCI Chico Welcomes Japanese Students from NIC International College

We are happy to welcome Japanese students from NIC International College, Tokyo , who are participating in the annual ALCI Summer Bridge Program on the Chico State campus.

The ALCI Summer Bridge Program is an intensive, six-week schedule of English language, culture, and academic preparation courses and activities. The courses, presented according to skill level, enable the visiting student an opportunity to learn English and prepare for academic study. Some of the students will study to meet the language requirement for admissions at California State University, Butte College, Shasta College, or another university. s

In addition to their intensive academic curriculum, the students will have a full schedule of recreational and social activities to enjoy.

Congratulations Graduates!

ALCI faculty and staff would like to congratulate all our ALCI alumni and our student assistants who are graduating this year! All the best!

ALCI Chico Softball Team is Back

Our ALCI Softball Team is once again playing in the Chico Area Recreation District (CARD) Spring League. Reports from the field indicate the team is having fun enjoying this national pastime. We play every Friday at Martin Luther King Junior Park in Chico. Come join the fun!

Here is the game schedule for the next few weeks:

26 June - ALCI vs. Riverside House - 6:00PM
07 July - ALCI vs. Bulldogs - 7:10PM

ALCI Chico to Celebrate 30 Years of International Friendships! 1979-2009

Time flies when you are having fun!

We are happy to announce that we are celebrating 30 years of service and international friendships .

The American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI Chico) started on the Chico State campus in 1979. Since that time we have served thousands of students and families around the globe.

If you have a story about your Chico experience please feel free to send us a note and share!  Email us your Chico story >> alci@csuchico.edu

Travel Help

Please feel free to email us at alci@csuchico.edu or call our office if you have any questions or concerns about traveling to our campus and staying in Chico.

ALCI Softball Team makes Headlines in The Orion Chico State Newspaper:

The full story can be viewed on <a href="http://media.www.theorion.com/media/storage/paper889/news/2008/10/22/Sports/Softball.Diamond.Attracts.Students.Of.All.Cultures-3498562.shtml">The Orion - Chico State Student Online Newspaper </a>

The full story can be viewed on The Orion - Chico State Student Online Newspaper .

ALCI Chico Staff Welcomes New Students to California

The ALCI Chico faculty and staff encourages you to come to Chico to learn English and meet new friends. Learn English and have fun in Chico, California! Hope to see you here soon!