Center for English as a Second Language
University of Arizona
Contact Information
P.O. Box 210024
Tucson , Arizona 85721-0024
Phone: 520.621.3637
Fax: 520.621.9180
Tucson , Arizona 85721-0024
Phone: 520.621.3637
Fax: 520.621.9180
Program Description
The Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
A high-quality intensive English-language program with 40 years of experience, centrally located in its own well-equipped building on a beautiful, safe university campus.Eight levels of instruction, from beginning to advanced, plus English for Special Purposes classes: Academic Preparation, Professional Purposes, Bridging to the University, and Teacher Training (TEFL), as well as classes tailored to fit the needs of specific groups of students. Information about our summer programs, the TEEN English Program (TEP), and our Pre-Academic Orientation Program is available on our web site.
CESL is located in the heart of the University of Arizona, ranked among the top 10 Research I public universities in the nation, with an enrollment of over 35,000 students.
Highlights of our Program
- Small classes with individual attention and support
- Experienced, creative, and culturally-sensitive faculty
- A flexible curriculum with electives such as TOEFL Preparation, Pronunciation, Southwest Culture, or English through Music
- Class visit or University credit course option for advanced students
- State-of-the-art multimedia lab (Windows XP environment)
- Students from up to 30 different countries
- Conversation Partner Program
- Orientation to campus and surrounding community
- Access to all Unviersity facilities including Campus Recreation Center, Campus Health Center, nationally-recognized libraries and Integrated Learning Center with the latest educational technologies
- Help with housing and settling in: dormitories, homestays, or apartments
- Full-time immigration and student advisor available
- 350 day of sunshine a year - a healthy, outdoor lifestyle
- Excursions to local points of interest, campus activities, and the Grand Canyon
- Sessions beginning year-round. 8 or 16 week sessions in fall and spring semesters. Summer programs for 8 or 4 weeks.
- Special Pre-Academic Orientation program (summers) for students admitted to U.S. universities
- Specialized programs for special groups including Teen Program for ages 13-16
- TOEFL and TOEIC® available on site
- Teacher Training Program at the University or on line
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