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!

Register NOW 

 


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

Learn More

Questions?

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

group photo

Improve your English.

Gain more confidence!

Course Schedule

Community English Program classes are offered twice a week beginning at 6:00 pm, and each class lasts two hours.

  • New students will take a placement exam to be enrolled in the class that best fits their needs.
  • Students must be at least 17 years old and provide any photo ID during registration.
  • Students can request a Certificate of Completion for a level if they achieve a 2.0 GPA and have 75% attendance for a course.
Summer 2025
All Classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Sessions

SessionRegistration DeadlineSession Duration
Summer 2025June 3June 9 - August 1, 2025
Fall I, 2025August 19August 25 - October 17, 2025
Fall II, 2025October 14October 20 - December 12, 2025
Spring I, 2026January 6January 12 - March 6, 2026
Spring II, 2026March 3March 9 - May 1, 2026

 

Costs

The total cost is $320.00, paid when registering online.
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.
  • Payments must be made in full and before the start of classes to be applicable, and payments must be made in-person (with CatCard present) at CESL 101.

Register Now


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 Students must be at least 17 years old and provide any photo ID 

There is a $30 application fee and the cost varies by course:
Costs  
Tuition Fee (Written Communication)$540
Tuition Fee (Reading)$450
Tuition Fee (Oral Communication)$450
Tuition Fee (Grammar)$270
Technology Fee (per session)$20

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

 

Apply Now


For visitor parking information at the UofA, please visit: https://parking.arizona.edu/parking/garages/visitor-parking/

Go to full map