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American Language Institute

California State University, Bakersfield

Bakersfield campus — Bakersfield, California, United States

Study Level
Foundation / Pathway · English as Second Language (ESL)
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
March 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 11,200
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The American Language Institute is an intensive English language (ESL) program located on the California State University, Bakersfield campus. The program is designed to prepare students for successful academic study in the United States. In addition to learning the English language, students will be immersed in American culture and campus life. The goal of this program is to not just teach English, but to help students recognize and practice appropriate cultural and social norms, and identify and establish cultural connections in the community. California State University, Bakersfield's approach includes a combination of classroom instruction, field trips, social gatherings, games and sporting events, and other opportunities to help students achieve cognitive proficiency in listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
English as Second Language (ESL)
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 11,200
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

Institution fees are paid according to the institution's instructions. Any Eagle Link service fee is shown on an Eagle Link invoice before payment. See our Payments Policy.

Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
March 2027, March 2028, March 2029
Application deadline
3 February 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Bakersfield campus

Bakersfield, California, United States

9001 Stockdale Highway

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

OPT and STEM OPT eligibility depend on maintaining F-1 status and on the program. A program counts as STEM only when its CIP code is on the official STEM list — not because its name sounds technical.

Official source

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About the Institution

Centrally located on a 375-acre site in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California State University, Bakersfield is a continuously growing comprehensive regional university that is committed to transforming the lives of its students and community through its established excellence in academia, diversity, service, and community engagement since its founding in 1965. An NCAA Division I school, CSUB has competed successfully in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) since 2012. NCAA Division I competition is but one important aspect of a growing and vibrant student-life experience. The University...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.