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.logo: ALCI - American Language and Culture Institute - Welcome - Learn English in California

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

ALCI Chico Informational Video:

The American Language and Culture Institute, located on the campus of California State University, Chico, offers six sessions of intensive English 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.

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 from around the globe have found Chico to be an excellent place to learn English and prepare for their academic success.

Come to Chico State University, have fun in California and learn English!

Contact us today!

. ALCI Chico : alci@csuchico.edu

ALCI Special Offerings
.Open University - Take regular California State University, Chico classes.
.Conditional Admission - 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 Features
A safe, beautiful location in an affordable, northern California
town
Small classes with individual attention from faculty and staff
Access to regular University courses for qualified students
Use of campus facilities including computing, library, health center.and sports facilities
Fun social and cultural activities
Year-round instruction
Chico, California is a great place to learn English and meet new friends!

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ALCI News and Events

William Dantona, ALCI Director, in Japan

ALCI Director William Dantona travels to Japan

William Dantona, ALCI Director, will be traveling in Japan for the University in the last half of April, this year. He will be visiting ALCI partner school Shujitsu University/Shujitsu Junior College in Okayama, Japan from April 16 to the 18th. There he will provide information sessions for students and parents interested in study abroad options through ALCI-Chico. William will also be received by the Shujitsu University President. From Okayama, William will travel to Tokyo to attend the 21st annual NIC Pre-Departure Orientation and Ceremony, April 19-22. William is delighted to be representing CSU, Chico, Shasta College and ALCI-Chico at this important annual event. On April 19, William will provide orientation sessions to both the 30 students (and their parents) coming to ALCI-Chico for the NIC Summer Bridge program. This year's Summer Bridge will be held from June 25 through August 8, 2008. This will be the 18th NIC Summer Bridge for ALCI-Chico. "I greatly enjoy meeting students and parents while representing the University and ALCI-Chico overseas. I also love traveling in Japan and look forward to getting to know beautiful and historic Okayama this spring," comments William.

ALCI Students Enjoy Winter Sports at Mt. Shasta

ALCI Chico Students at Mt. Shasta ALCI students have fun skiing and snowboarding at beautiful Mt. Shasta.

ALCI Chico and California State University, Chico Announce Spring Visits to Our Friends in Japan and Korea

Photo caption: Debi Cooprider, California State University and Ayano Masuda, NIC International College. ALCI Chico and California State University, Chico Announce Spring Visits to Our Friends in Japan and Korea.
Photo caption: Debi Cooprider, California State University and Ayano Masuda, NIC International College.

Representatives from ALCI Chico and California State University, Chico will be in Japan and Korea to visit our friends and introduce ourselves to new students. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Shujitsu University, Okayama, Japan, April 16-18.
NIC International College, Tokyo, Japan, April 18-23
2008 Destination California, Seoul, Korea, March 31 to April 5

ALCI Chico Staff Welcomes New Students to California

Photo: ALCI Administrative Staff and Faculty, January 2008

2008 ALCI Chico faculty and staff encourages you to come to Chico to learn English and meet new friends.

Singing in the New Year at ALCI Chico

Photo of: Chico ALCI students have fun singing holiday carols during end of session luncheon.

ALCI Chico students have fun singing holiday carols during the end of session luncheon.

 

 

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Click here for a quick two sided reference pdf describing the ALCI program
Click for a quick two sided reference pdf describing the ALCI program

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ALCI Quick Fact Sheet: Simplified Chinese Translation

links to a translated StudyUSA.com factsheet: Simplified Chinese
links to a translated StudyUSA.com factsheet: Korean

A photo ofALCI student Reiko Akiyama

Reiko Akiyama couldn't be happier in Chico. A student in the American Language and Culture Institute, she came to the University to improve her English skills and develop her ability to teach.

Reiko researched American programs with the help of an agent. She commented that without a doubt "the most attractive thing about Chico State was the ability to take University courses while studying English."

Chico's convenient location was another reason Reiko landed here. "I wanted to be close to friends I have in San Francisco, but I'm a country girl, not a city girl," she emphasized. Without hesitation, Reiko listed the Farmers' Market and Friday Night Concert in the Park among her favorite Chico pastimes.

 

 

Go Plays Ultimate !! Click to view full image. Media credit: Nick Caldwell

Chico State's Go Mukai (ALCI Chico Student) jumps and grabs a long pass to score against Pacific University of Oregon in an Ultimate Frisbee match.
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ALCI is administered through
the CSU, Chico Research Foundation.

The Foundation's purpose
is to aid and supplement the educational mission
of California State University, Chico.

 
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