International House Davis

International House Davis offers language learning groups, lectures, workshops, music programs, a book club, and the International Parent Community. It also includes English Practice Partners, Club-I, I-House World Tour, ifest@ihouse, the Northern California Fulbright Enrichment Program, and the Newcomer Welcome Guide.

Programs

• Language learning groups — I-House offers language learning groups as part of its programs.
• Lectures — I-House offers lectures as part of its programs.
• Workshops — I-House offers workshops as part of its programs.
• Music programs — I-House offers music programs as part of its programs.
• Book club — I-House offers a book club as part of its programs.
• International Parent Community — Friday mornings · Providing support and community for international parents in Yolo County.
• English Practice Partners — Once a week for about an hour · Connects international community members with local volunteers for one-on-one English conversation practice.
• Club-I — Friday evenings · International and American students meet up to eat, socialize and have fun.
• I-House World Tour — A series of celebrations and programs that explore the intersection of culture, migration, and identity through music, dance, food, art, and conversation.
• ifest@ihouse — A program with music, dance, food and activities from all over.
• Northern California Fulbright Enrichment Program — Coordinates enrichment activities for Fulbright Visiting Scholars in Northern California.
• Newcomer Welcome Guide — Your Guide to Feeling at Home in Davis.

At a glance

• Current session: Programs run September 14 through December 11th (Sep 14–Dec 11, 2026)
• General schedule: Volunteer-led programs run weekly, with some programs on Friday mornings or Friday evenings and others on specific weekdays.
• Facility hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9:30am – 4:30pm; Fridays: 9:30 am – 12 pm; Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 2:00pm

About the provider

International House Davis has been building community, international understanding, and cultural connections since 1981. Its mission is to nurture the exchange of arts, culture, and ideas to build a culturally vibrant, globally connected, and inclusive community. The leadership team includes Shelly Gilbride, Executive Director; Michael Pereira, Facilities and Programs Manager; Johanna Abasto, Marketing and Communications Manager; and Yun Lyu, Volunteer Program and Admin Manager.

• Hope Café
• Everything You Touch, Touches You
• Starts October 19th — Italian Conversation – Intermediate
• Starts September 24th — Spanish Conversation – Intermediate; Personal Writing in English – Intermediate

I-House has established a community code of conduct to create a safe, productive and welcoming space.

Last updated September 10, 2026.