CESL provides superior English language instruction through a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for academic and professional success. Our English language classes serve the linguistic and professional development needs of The University of Arizona and the greater global community. CESL promotes cultural and linguistic diversity and understanding through sensitivity, professionalism, and collaboration both on and off campus.

One important feature of the CESL curriculum is its flexibility. In addition to the full-time program, CESL students can choose to take skill-based classes at additional cost, spend the time in our independent study lab, or simply concentrate on the required core classes. Individual students progress at different rates. It will take some students longer to achieve academic proficiency in English than others. Students should expect to repeat at least one level at the intermediate and advanced levels.