The Institute for International Studies (IIS) provides high-quality ESL instruction in Silicon Valley (IEP) since 1997. We also offer cross-cultural activities, and support services for international students to prepare for college or other personal and professional goals.
Tuition and fees are due prior to the start of the program. Please see the tables
below for tuition and fees for your visa/immigration status categories.
To register for the Intensive English Program classes, complete IIS Registration Form. Once you are registered, your tuition payment can be made online through My Mission Portal. Payments can also be made in person at the International Student Center (SEC-111)
by money order.
Refund Policy: To be eligible to receive a full refund for courses, please submit the IIS Refund Request form prior to the first day of class. Refund requests due to emergency situations may be accepted after the start of class.
If approved, the refund would be pro-rated for number of weeks left in program at time of issue.
| Duration | 8 weeks* | 16 weeks* | 8 weeks (summer term)* | 4 weeks (summer term)* | 1 Academic Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 | $2,000 | $10,000 (Two 16-week sessions) |
| Health Insurance ***, housing, books, etc | estimated $4,000 | estimated $8,000 | estimated $3,700 | estimated $3,000 | estimated $16,300 |
| Estimated Total | $7,000 | $13,000 | $7,000 | $5,000 | $26,300 |
| $20 Student Services fee (added to tuition) covers Student ID, Student Health Servicesand VTA Smartpass fees. | |||||
Note: Estimated Total and the amount required on financial statements in order to receive admission and travel documents.
* Students may register for 4 (summer), 8 or 16 weeks. If a student will be enrolling for more than one session, the amount on the financial statement must reflect the total amount of the session(s) added together. If a student wishes to enroll for one academic year, then the financial statement must show a total of $26,300.
** $100 is a non-refundable application fee.
*** F-1 students are required to purchase health insurance that meets or exceeds limits recommended by the U.S. Government. Mission College IIS students are required to purchase the insurance provided by Mission College International Student Center.
Tuition and Fees for Intensive English Program (US Citizens, Permanent Residents, DACA, Visa Types E, H, L and R)
You may take part-time or full-time courses (depending on your visa status). The rates
quoted below are for full-time study, which is 20 hours per week. If you only take
part-time courses you will be charged accordingly. The program includes courses in
Listening/Speaking (4 hours), Reading/Writing (6 hours), Grammar (6 hours), Pronunciation
(2 hours). Students will also have access to the program's dedicated computer lab.
| Duration | 8 weeks* | 16 weeks* | 8 weeks (summer term)* | 4 weeks (summer term)8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,000 | $3,700 | $2,400 | $1,400 |
| Textbooks/Fees | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Student Services Fee* | $20 | $20 | $20 | $20 |
| Estimated Total | $2,320 | $4,020 | $2,720 | $1,720 |
| * $20 Student Services Fee includes student ID card and VTA Smartpass fees. | ||||
| Fee Breakdown - US Citizens, Residents, E,H,L, R Visas (Part-time) | ||||
| Tuition | $14/hr | $13/hr | $12/hr | $14/hr |
| Textbooks/Fees | $100-300 | $100-300 | $100-300 | $100-300 |
| Student Services Fee* | $20 | $20 | $20 | $20 |
| * $20 Student Services Fee includes student ID card and VTA Smartpass fees. | ||||
B1/B2 visa holders, F2 visa holders, TN visa holders and ESTA can take part-time courses (fewer than 18 clock hours per week) in our not-for-credit intensive English program. The program includes courses in Listening/Speaking (4 hours), Reading/Writing (6 hours), Grammar (6 hours), Pronunciation (2 hours) and others.
Students will also have access to the program's dedicated computer lab and program activities.
J1/J2 and TD visa holders can take full-time courses or part-time courses in our not-for-credit
intensive English program. The program includes courses in Listening/Speaking (4 hours),
Reading/Writing (6 hours), Grammar (6 hours), Pronunciation (2 hours) and others.
Students will also have access to the program's dedicated computer lab and program
activities.
| Duration | 8 weeks | 16 weeks | 8 weeks (summer term) | 4 weeks (summer term) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21.00/hr | $19.00/hr | $15.00/hr | $17.00/hr |
| Student Services Fee* | $20 | $20 | $20 | $20 |
| Textbooks/Fees (part-time) | $150-250 | $150-250 | $150-250 | $150-250 |
| Textbooks/Fees (full-time) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| * $20 Student Services Fee includes student ID card and VTA Smartpass fees. | ||||
