Improve Your English at ALCI at California State University, Chico
The American Language and Culture Immersion Program (ALCI Chico)
The American Language and Culture Immersion (ALCI) at California State University, Chico is an inclusive program that fosters active student engagement, the free expression of ideas, and unity through diversity. We provide intensive English language instruction to international students of all proficiency levels for personal and professional growth, as well as an introduction to American culture and the higher education system in California and the United States.
The COVID-19 international travel restrictions and transition to online instruction have greatly impacted the American Language and Culture Immersion program. As a result, we have paused our programming and will not be accepting applications or offering classes in fall 2020 or spring 2021.
During this pause, we will work to improve the education and student support services offered to all international students and plan that ALCI will re-open and accept students for summer 2021 to continue our 40-year tradition of quality English language instruction.
ALCI Chico Student Engagement
The Fall 2 Session has a terrific group of students in in regular academic classes, as well as Acting/Pronunciation, and Survival English electives. In addition to their academic work, students have enjoyed a number of cultural and recreational activities, including campus events, hikes in Upper Bidwell Park, a Sierra Nevada Brewery tour, a Thanksgiving dinner, and a day trip to Nevada City for a Victorian Christmas celebration. | |
The ALCI United women's soccer team began league play and did great in their first game! We are so excited to watch these women in action this season. |
ALCI Chico welcomed new students traveling from home countries including Japan, Kuwait, Mongolia, and Libya for our Summer 2019 session. |
Farewell Otsuma Women's University students and congratulations on a successful short program at ALCI Chico. You were so much fun and we miss you already! |
Naha Nikkei Business Vocational School participants completed the Spring Higher Education Preparation Program. It was an honor to host them at ALCI Chico! |
Congratulations ALCI United Football - Chico State Intramural Soccer Champs Once Again! |
Well done, Okinawa Global Leadership Program students and teachers! We were honored to host you in Chico. |
Congratulations to Shinshu University Students on a Successful Session! |
Learning About Fermentation by Making Kimchi! |
