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Learn English in Chico, California
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!

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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, have fun and meet new friends!

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ALCI Chico News and Events:

CSU, Chico Once Again Ranked Sixth Among Western Public Universities by U.S. News

California State University, Chico is ranked sixth among regional public universities in the Western United States in the 2011 edition of "America's Best Colleges" from U.S. News & World Report magazine.

U.S. News & World Report's regional category, known as master's level last year, includes universities that offer undergraduate and master's programs but few doctoral programs. The magazine rated 572 universities in four geographic regions in this category and 1,419 colleges and universities in the U.S. overall.

U.S. News publishes a top 10 list of regional public universities for each region. CSU, Chico was ranked sixth on the list last year and has made the list of top Western universities every year since 1998.

The complete news release is available online .

ALCI-Chico Welcomes Summer Bridge Students

The American Language & Culture Institute (ALCI) welcome students from NIC International College in Tokyo, Japan. The students are taking part in the 19th annual Summer Bridge Program here on campus.

Summer Bridge is an intensive, six-week schedule of English language, culture, and academic preparation courses and activities. The courses enable the visiting student an opportunity to learn English and prepare for academic study. While in Chico, the students board at Whitney Hall and get to experience first-hand what it is like to live on a residential campus. To immerse the students in the local culture, ALCI student services coordinator, Yuki Watanabe Rojas, has developed a full schedule of great socio-cultural and community activities planned in town and around the North State.

"We are happy to host our NIC friends again. The students enjoy this slice of student life, participating in an American university classroom, and taking part in the Chico experience," says ALCI Director William Dantona.

St. Mary's College of California Visits ALCI Chico Students

St. Mary’s College of California visited Chico to talk with ALCI students about the conditional admission enrollment opportunities at St. Mary’s. Lin Larson, International Admissions Coordinator for St. Mary’s (pictured above with ALCI director, William Dantona)  shared information about the St. Mary's campus and hosted a well-attended pizza lunch.

Through our partnership with Saint Mary's College of California, ALCI Chico students can apply for conditional admission to Saint Mary's located in the town of Moraga (San Francisco Bay region). For more information please visit the website at www.stmarys-ca.edu/student-life/for-international-students/index.html or contact the ALCI office. In the variety of conditional admission choices ALCI provides students, St. Mary’s represents the only private-school option and satisfies a key segment of ALCI students' academic needs.

ALCI Chico Students Featured in Best of Chico Video Series

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.

ALCI Softball Team Makes Headlines!

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

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. Concerned about the flu? We have instructed our staff and students in the proper precautions to prevent infection. For more information please contact us and visit our campus health service pages.

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!