Intensive Spanish Summer Institute
ISSI 2025
July 28 – August 1, 2025
Registration begins for most ISSI students on May 22, 2025 – View Details
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.
Check out our 2023 photo gallery to see the ISSI experience in action!
Note: There is no RV parking on the LTCC campus, nor is anyone allowed to reside on campus during ISSI. Please use our Lodging page for more information on lodging options.
📌 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.
ID.me Student ID Verification with CCCApply: To apply to LTCC or other California Community Colleges, students use the CCCApply online system. When students create or log in to a CCCApply account, they will be guided to ID.me for identity verification (for students 18 or older). We recommend that all new and returning adult students complete this ID verification before submitting their application. Skipping ID.me could result in your application being flagged as spam, which may delay admissions or access to financial aid. If you’re under 18, you can skip the ID.me step and go directly to the 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 Enrollment Services at (530) 494-2584 x211.
Log into Self-Service to find and register for ISSI classes. If a class is full, join the waitlist.
Microsoft for Single Sign-On: Please ensure you can log in to www.office.com using your LTCC login (mail.ltcc.edu).
When logging into your LTCC account, you will receive a notification to enroll your mail.ltcc.edu account with Microsoft MFA (Multifactor Authentication or 2-factor authentication).
Microsoft MFA requires installing the Microsoft Authenticator app or setting up text MFA on your mobile device. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the LTCC Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) at 530-541-4660, extension 343 and/or access resources on the OITS website.
- 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 will need to reapply.
- Fill out the 9-12th Grade Placement form. The form must include the student, parent/guardian, and High School Principal/Counselor/Designee signatures.
- Next, the student must email the placement form to enrollmentservices@ltcc.edu with their LTCC email address to confirm student identity.
- The Enrollment Office will clear the student in the system and the student will receive instructions for next steps to enroll via email.
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