Pathway to ICOHS
College IT Programs

Program Overview.

The IT & Business AI Pathway Program helps international students start a career in Cybersecurity or Business AI

Students first complete a preparation period to build the skills needed for IT study. After this, students move into one of two paths. Some students begin real ICOHS IT or Business AI classes, while others take IT-focused preparation classes to improve their readiness. Readiness will be assessed based on English level achieved after the ESL component has been completed.

Students learn practical technology skills and prepare for industry certificates such as CompTIA A+ and AI Essentials. After finishing, students may continue into advanced ICOHS programs or complete individual certificates.

Program Pathway.

Mandatory Entry Point — Academic English (8 weeks)

All students begin with 8 weeks of Academic English to build strong English skills and prepare for IT and Business AI study. After 8 weeks, students take a level test.

  • High-intermediate level: Students move to Pathway A (ICOHS IT or Business AI courses).
  • Below high-intermediate: Students move to Pathway B (IT and AI preparation courses).

Pathway A

Academic English + IT/Business AI Electives (8 weeks)

Pathway A is for students with high-intermediate English or higher after Academic English.

Students choose which ICOHS track they want to follow:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Business AI

Classes include ICOHS coursework, hands-on labs, and extra ESL support sessions.

Pathway B

Academic English + IT/Business AI Vocabulary & Themes (Flexible 8–12 weeks)

Pathway B is for students below high-intermediate English after Academic English.

Students build technology and AI vocabulary, study real-world examples, and complete project-based activities. This pathway focuses on preparation and does not include direct ICOHS courses.

After 8 weeks, students take another English test.

  • If they reach high-intermediate, they move to Pathway A.
  • If they are not ready, they continue in Pathway B for up to 4 more weeks.

Partnered Institution.

Ranked as a top career college in San Diego, California, ICOHS College offers premier IT programs based on globally recognized certifications like CompTIA and EC-Council.

Boost your English for U.S. university admissions and explore IT with ICOHS College, a top-ranked San Diego career school offering programs based on certifications like CompTIA and EC-Council.

Associate Degree in
Information Technology

18 Months

Certifications Included:

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Server+

Cisco CCNA

Cyber Security
Specialist

12 Months

Certifications Included:

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Server+

CompTIA PenTest+

IT Network
Specialist

12 Months

Certifications Included:

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

Cisco CCNA

IT Systems
Administrator

12 Months

Certifications Included:

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Server+

CompTIA Security+

Program Information.

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Start Dates:

Academic English: July 13, 2026

IT / Business: September 7, 2026

FAQs.

The program is 24 hours per week for the first 8 weeks. After that, students will have 18 hours of classes.

Intermediate and Above

F-1 Student Visa

$5,000 Course Fee + $125 Material Fee

*All fees are in U.S. Dollars. Prices are subject to change.
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