English as a Second Language Program

Cañada College offers the ESL program (English Institute) to non-native speakers.  An international student who wishes to join this program for further English instruction must follow the International program admissions. 

When students meet the admission requirements, including the minimum TOEFL score, an English placement test will be given to determine their language proficiency.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

On-Campus Employment:
Students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week. The employment will be contingent upon job availability on campus. Students must have a social security card to work on-campus.

Off-campus Employment:
Students under Student (F1) status are not eligible to work off-campus.  Students may apply to obtain work permit through the Department of Homeland Security based on Economic Hardship or practical training.

Students MUST contact the International Student Office for recommendation/ authorization/endorsement. Otherwise, the work permit will not be considered by the Department of Homeland Security.

TAXES

F-1 International Students are required to file federal taxes forms. Only if you worked in the United States, then you must complete the California State forms. The deadline to file the forms is APRIL 15. Note: The International Student Office is unable to provide any type of tax advising.

Internal Revenue Services (IRS) forms

California State Taxes

HOUSING

Cañada College does not offer on-campus housing/dormitory. International students usually rent a furnished room in a home nearby or rent an apartment.

The rent of a furnished room in the Redwood City area ranges between $600 and $900 per month. This price usually covers all utilities and kitchen privileges.  Students are responsible for their own personal expenses, such as cooking, laundry, telephone bill, etc.

The rent of a one bedroom apartment ranges between $900 and $1,100 per month.  Students must be prepared for additional costs of utilities, (gas, electricity, and telephone.) There is required security deposit of the first month rent (refundable.)

The International Student Office maintains a file of rooms in private homes, and provides students with housing information upon their arrival.

New students should plan to arrive at least two weeks before registration. Early arrival is necessary to provide adequate time to locate housing and become familiar with the area.