Intensive Spanish Summer Institute
ISSI 2025
July 28 – August 1, 2025
Registration opens in late May
Intensive Spanish Summer Institute (ISSI) at Lake Tahoe Community College is a one-week, immersive Spanish language and cultural learning experience in beautiful South Lake Tahoe. Recognized by the California Community College Board of Governors, ISSI is one of LTCC’s signature programs.
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced Spanish speaker, ISSI offers 16 levels of language instruction taught by native Spanish-speaking educators. Participants can also attend a variety of fun and engaging breakout sessions focused on grammar, cooking, history, dance, travel, conversation, literature, and more.
Students earn 2.5 units of academic credit, with a strong emphasis on both oral and written proficiency. Class sizes are limited to ensure a personalized learning environment, so early registration is highly encouraged. Visit our FAQ page for enrollment details.
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📌 Please Note: July is a peak season in South Lake Tahoe. We strongly recommend booking your lodging early to ensure availability during ISSI week.
Need Help Getting Started?
How to Enroll in ISSI
Enrollment Steps
All ISSI students must Apply or Update their application.
If you haven't enrolled at LTCC in the last two quarters, you’ll need to update your application.
Need help? Call (877) 247-4836 (24/7) or email support@openccc.net.
Please allow 1–3 days from application submission to receive your student ID and Self-Service login via email. Check your junk/spam folder if needed.
Still haven’t received it? Contact the One-Stop Office at (530) 494-2584 x211.
Log into Self-Service to find and register for ISSI classes. If a class is full, join the waitlist.
- Confirmation may take up to 48 hours after registering.
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- All course times include grammar, breakout, and series sessions.
- Low Beginning through Intermediate III: 8am–11:50am + breakout sessions in the afternoon.
- High Intermediate through Superior: 8am–11:50am + afternoon breakouts.
High School Student Enrollment
- Complete the application. Returning students don’t need to reapply.
- Fill out the High School Placement form. No signatures or transcripts required — just be specific about your course selection.
- Email the completed form from your LTCC email to enrollmentservices@ltcc.edu.
Payment: If you’re taking 11 or fewer units, tuition is typically not charged. There’s a $2 Student Representation Fee (optional), and ISSI courses include a materials fee payable in your LTCC portal or in person.
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Register for ISSI
Apply to LTCC:
Questions? Call One-Stop: (530) 494-2584 x211
Register for Classes:
TIP: Join the wait list if your course level is full.
Fees
2024 California Resident Tuition:
- $77.50 enrollment fee* ($31/unit)
- $5 Health & Student Rep Fee
- $42 Material Fee
- Optional 0.5 unit course: $15.50
2024 Out-of-State Tuition:
- $767.50 enrollment fee* for 2.5 units ($307/unit)
- $5 Health & Student Rep Fee
- $42 Material Fee
- Optional 0.5 unit course: $126
*All fees are subject to change
Choose Your Level
Placement Assessment:
Unsure of your level? Take our Self-Placement Assessment to enroll in the right class
for your Spanish proficiency.
Need Help With Your Application or Registration?
Call LTCC’s One-Stop Office at (530) 494-2584 x211