CalCC - California College of Communications, English School at Silicon Valley

Affiliations

Founded in 1969, is a nonprofit organization open to anyone concerned with the teaching of English as a second or foreign language, standard English as a second dialect, or bilingual education. CATESOL is an association of professionals advancing the quality of English language teaching and learning through professional development, research, standards, and advocacy.
Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange, working to advance policies and practices that ensure a more interconnected, peaceful world today and for generations to come.

Accredited

ACCET is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

CalCC’s Language Programs are nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)

Approved

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aboutcalifornia college of communications

On behalf of the faculty and staff at California College of Communications, we would like to welcome you to our English Language School (ELS). We look forward to helping you reach your educational goals with our affordable English language training.

CalCC’s programs are designed to help non-native speakers of English master the conventions of academic English for professional development and personal growth. By taking English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) courses at CalCC, students learn how to meet the high standards required by the academic community and professional workplace. After graduating from CalCC, many of our alumni have enrolled at prestigious English-speaking colleges and universities around the world.

Our dedicated, knowledgeable, and multilingual instructors believe that our instructional methods and family-like atmosphere are incomparable.

ESL programs

Academic ESL

Students will learn the basic skills needed to survive in an English-speaking environment. Listening, reading, writing, grammar, conversation, and vocabulary skills will be stressed strongly.

Conversation in Culture

The Conversation in Culture program is a wonderful opportunity for international students to practice speaking and understanding conversational English in small groups with classmates who are at approximately the same level of English proficiency.

Professional ESL

This advanced English course focuses on developing fluency, accuracy and communication skills for professionals seeking to work in the American English speaking business world, and prospect college or university students with ambitions to complete their graduate studies.

Summer English School

Summer vacation is the perfect time for International Students to come to California to learn and practice English while they can also have fun. The students can learn Academic and Conversational English in an accelerated program that will improve their English skills.

Conversation Club

CalCC invites local business people or government officials once a month to have a conversation hour with the international students. After the short presentation, students may ask questions to these guests. This kind of activity will enable the students to practice their English language skills with people other than their teachers and classmates.

Potluck Parties

CalCC holds a Potluck Party once per session where students bring a dish from their home country to share with classmates and teachers. These parties also follow certain themes depending on the month.

CalCC Social Media

Many students are on social media and it is a good way to connect with your classmates and meet new friends.

Join CalCC’s online communities by adding us as a friend, following or liking us.

Internet Access

Complimentary WiFi internet access is extended to all students as a service provided by the school.

Educational Field Trips

Occasionally CalCC's faculty or staff organizes field trips to local museums, libraries and government buildings, parks, etc. We annually visit schools such as San Jose City Colle, UC Santa Cruz Extension, Stanford University, etc.

Touristic Short Trips

Students are invited to go for one-day trip to San Francisco, Santa Cruz or Monterey. We also visit companies in the Silicon Valley such as Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, etc.

Camping

Traditionally every year students go to Yosemite, Lake Tahoe or Sunset Beach for camping and stay 1-3 days in outdoor tents.

Holidays Celebration parties

Special parties with lunch or dinner and lots of fun are organized on Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

the students

“Great school, nice teachers and friendly staff. I've had a great experience at CalCC.”

Isabelli Jacques

“CalCC is a very nice place, the tuition is cheaper than I thought. If you have some problems, the teachers and administration are very willing to help you. Here, you can learn not only English, but how to live, how to interact with people. Anyways, it is a good place.”

Yukai Cheng

“I learned a lot from CalCC. The teachers are very professional, and my classmates are very friendly and helpful. I also made a lot of friends while I was here. This is the best English school I have ever been in.”

California College of Communications

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