University of Arizona

The Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at the University of Arizona provides quality English education through a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for academic success. Since 1968, CESL has offered specially designed, intensive English learning methods. In particular, its highly skilled faculty provide students with education on American culture and society as well as the framework needed to improve their English ability. CESL meets the strict standards of excellence required by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA). This means that our program has been recognized for its excellence, and it guarantees students the highest quality education and related services. Academically qualified students can apply directly for conditional admission to the University of Arizona. From beginner to advanced levels, CESL offers a curriculum for English fluency with at least 20-22 hours of intensive and academic classes per week. This curriculum helps improve all language skills, from speaking and listening to reading and writing. All students take a placement test, and based on the results, they are assigned to customized classes suited to their individual ability. All CESL faculty members hold at least a master's degree in a related field and have teaching experience at schools in the U.S. and abroad. We have full-time staff for international student orientation, immigration advising, information on colleges and universities, and student services and immigration advising that help with applying to the UA. We also employ a full-time librarian who provides individual help and advice with reading. Students can use a study room where they can get help with homework, as well as a state-of-the-art computer lab and individual tutoring packages. Our student activities coordinator encourages students to take part in a variety of organized activities that help them practice English.

Tucson is a safe city where diverse cultures coexist, located in Arizona's beautiful Sonoran Desert. It is a representative city of the historic Southwest, where you can experience America's living history, from the ancient Hohokam traditional culture to Native American culture and the more recent cowboy culture, and today it is in the spotlight as a modern resort destination. Thanks to its mild climate year-round, Tucson has 19 of the best golf courses in the U.S. as well as outstanding public golf courses, and it is a dream city for sports lovers, with 2 baseball teams and the University of Arizona's outstanding basketball team. Tucson is 1 hour from Nogales on the Mexican border, and 7 hours by car from the world-famous Grand Canyon, which preserves the mystery of nature just as it is. Students can also visit Las Vegas in Nevada and enjoy the sandy beaches of Southern California.