Part-Time Daytime English

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 may take up to 90 hours per session. IEP classes prepare students for future academic or professional use of English.

Students in the Intensive English Program (IEP) will take a placement test upon arrival to determine which level the student will begin. Once the appropriate level has been determined, the student will work with the Coordinator of Academic Programs to schedule the appropriate class(es).

Written Communication (53 hours total; meets 5 days per week)
Reading (42 hours total; meets 4 days per week)
Oral Communication (42 hours total; meets 5 days per week)
Grammar (32 hours total; meets 4 days per week)

(Schedules may vary)

All the levels in the IEP are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Language proficiency (CEFR) from proficiency A1 (Beginner) to proficiency B1+ (High Intermediate).

Program Details

Cost of Program

Costs
Tuition Fee (Written Communication)	$540
Tuition Fee (Reading)	$450
Tuition Fee (Oral Communication)	$450
Tuition Fee (Grammar)	$270
Application Fee	$30
Technology Fee	$20
Materials Fee	$60

Admissions Requirements

In order to enroll in the IEP program, applications must meet the following requirements:

You must be at least 17 years old and have completed high school.
Be literate in their first language
Copy of Photo ID
CESL admission is not guaranteed

Curriculum

All courses are eight weeks long unless specified otherwise.
CESL students are placed by proficiency level into their courses. We try within the proficiency level to diversify the student groups by native language as much possible.
CESL IEP classes are scheduled between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

FAQ

How will I know my level?
You may be able to place directly into a CESL level if you have a recent TOEFL or IELTS score. The IEP has 7 levels. If you do not have a score on one of these tests, you can take CESL’s placement test upon arrival.

How long will it take to finish my IEP studies?
This will depend on your English ability when you arrive at CESL. Click here https://arizona.box.com/v/placement-table to view the full placement table.

How long is each level?
8 weeks

Do I have to finish the IEP to enter the University of Arizona (UA)?
CESL recommends you finish the Intensive English and University Track Pathway (U-Track Pathway) programs before you begin UA studies. However, students who obtain a TOEFL or IELTS score high enough for direct admission may exit the program early.

Can I retest at CESL if I think my level is wrong or if I want to jump a level?
New CESL Students who take CESL’s placement test when they first arrive may ask to re-test if they think their level is incorrect. CESL administration will determine if the student’s first test result is close enough to another level to justify retesting, and will let the student know if a retest is possible. Students may not retest to move down a level.

Current CESL students who wish to progress through CESL’s levels more quickly may ask to retest at the beginning of a new session if their grades from the previous session are good. If the test result shows they can move up more than one level, CESL will let the student jump a level. Retesting is neither required nor does it guarantee a student will jump a level. Students who wish to jump from the IEP into the University Track Pathway should first contact CESL admissions as these are two separate CESL programs.

The fee for all retesting at CESL is $45

If I want to attend the University Track Pathway Program after the IEP, do I need a TOEFL or IELTS score?
No. You can enter the U-Track Pathway directly from the IEP with good grades in level 7.

Sessions

Application deadlines are at 5pm Arizona time. All applications materials must be received by the application deadline.

Spring I, 2025 (8-week full session)

Application Deadline

January 7

Session Duration January 13 – March 7

Spring II, 2025 (8-week full session)

Application Deadline

March 11

Session Duration March 17 – May 9

Summer, 2025 (8-week full session)

Application Deadline

June 3

Session Duration June 9 – August 1

Fall I, 2025 (8-week full session)

Application Deadline

August 19

Session Duration August 25 – October 17

Fall II, 2025 (8-week full session)

Application Deadline

October 14

Session Duration October 20 – December 12

Spring I, 2026 (8 week full session)

Application Deadline

January 6

Session Duration January 12 – March 6

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Part-Time Daytime English

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