Mission Statement

The mission of the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at the University of Arizona is threefold:

1.  To provide superior English language instruction to native speakers of other languages through quality teaching and a curriculum that provides a rich and engaging learning environment to prepare students for academic and professional success at the University of Arizona as well as for other academic, professional, and social settings.

2.  To serve the linguistic and professional development needs of the University of Arizona and the greater global community by reaching out to professional global and local communities, supporting research in language learning, networking with language teaching professionals, and mentoring teachers.

3.  To encourage respect for cultural and linguistic diversity through intercultural competence, professionalism, and collaboration both on and off campus in an effort to promote cultural understanding.

All programs at the Center for English as a Second Language meet high standards of excellence, as CESL has been fully accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation. We invite you to learn more about our high-quality programs.

For more information contact our Director, Dr. Suzanne Panferov panferov@email.arizona.edu

Accreditation & Affiliations

UCIEP

CESL abides by the Ethical Standards and Code of Ethics set by NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

CESL provides special programs of English language instruction for companies and educational institutions in their home country or in Tucson. For information call 520-621-1362 or contact CESL by email ceslgrps@email.arizona.edu

Our Capability Statement.pdf

• Intensive English Program
• Part Time Programs
• Evening Program
• Nogales Program
• English Downtown
• Skill Intensive Workshops
• Teacher Training Programs
• Teen English Program
• Customized Programs for Individuals or Groups
• Fulbright Pre-Academic 2007
• Endorsement and Conditional Admission

CESL students may be admitted to the University upon completion of CESL, and with CESL's endorsement in place of the required TOEFL score. Students must apply directly to the University Undergraduate Admissions Office or the Graduate College for conditional admission.

The Center for English as a Second Language
at The University of Arizona
P.O. Box 210024
1100 E. James E. Rogers Way
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0024
Tele: 1-520-621-3637  Fax: 1-520-621-9180
cesl@email.arizona.edu
www.skype.com "azcesl1"
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