Community English Program

CESL offers English classes from 6pm - 8pm in the evening for our Tucson community.

Register below or come to the CESL building before the registration deadline and we will get you started!

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Questions?

Email: cesl@arizona.edu
Phone: +1 (520) 621-3637


Interested in our day time, in-person classes instead?

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Or our Online Conversation & Pronunciation class?

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Course Schedule

Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00pm-8:00pm

Admissions Requirements:

  • Students must be be at least 18, or 17 and a high school graduate.
  • A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, is required.
  • New students will take a placement exam to be enrolled in the class that best fits their needs.
  • Students can request a Certificate of Completion for a level if they achieve a 2.0 GPA and have 75% attendance for a course.

Sessions

SessionRegistration DeadlineSession Duration
Summer 2026June 2, 2026June 8 - July 31, 2026
Fall I, 2026August 18, 2026August 24 - October 16, 2026
Fall II, 2026October 13, 2026October 19 - December 11, 2026

Costs

The total cost is $320.00.
If you registering in person, please come to office 101 in the CESL building. Payment can be made in cash, by credit or debit card, or by check made payable to The University of Arizona.

University of Arizona Affiliate Discounts

  • For individuals who study or work at the U of A and their dependents, the discounted total cost is $293.00.
  • CatCard is required to receive the discount.

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Online Conversation and Pronunciation

We offer an online class dedicated to improving Conversation & Pronunciation with a fun, relaxed, and friendly approach. 

Online Conversation and Pronunciation
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Cost: $350

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Course requirements and FAQ:

  • Course held online over Zoom - students will need a device that can run the Zoom application or run Zoom through a web browser
  • Students will need access to a microphone and speaker to interact through Zoom, camera is optional
  • This is a mixed level course - students need only a beginner level knowledge of English, strong HSK-1 or HSK-2 to start
  • Courses start at 5:30pm Arizona time - see the converter above for your specific time zone:

 


Day Time English Classes

If you are already living or staying in Tucson and would like to take part-time English classes during the day, this is for you! Students will attend in-person classes with our full time Intensive English students, up to 2 classes per session. 

Students will take an English placement test initially to determine which class level is appropriate and to verify availability. Our course topics are:

  • Written Communication 
  • Reading
  • Oral Communication
  • Grammar

 

Admissions Requirements: 

  • Students must be be at least 18, or 17 and a high school graduate.
  • A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, is required.
  • New students will take a placement exam to be enrolled in the class that best fits their needs.
  • Costs include all application, processing and technology fees.
  • Enrolling for 2 classes in a session saves $50
Costs  
Tuition Fee (Written Communication)$590
Tuition Fee (Reading)$500
Tuition Fee (Oral Communication)$500
Tuition Fee (Grammar)$320

Materials: Please budget approximately $65 per class for purchasing materials.

 

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