University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver)

ESL Academy [Denver, Colorado]

HIGHLIGHTS

• Information
  • About the ESL Program
  • The University of Colorado Denver’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Academy offers students a unique diversity of academic, social, and cultural opportunities. The Academy is located in the heart of downtown Denver and offers high-quality, year-round English immersion and instruction specifically designed for academic preparation. The program provides a comfortable place where students can connect with other students in the Academy, from the university, and the city of Denver community.
    
    The professionally designed, self-contained, state-of-the-art space includes 2 computer labs with 44 computers in total; smart classrooms with video projectors, flat screen television monitors, and digital document cameras; a large student resource library; free WiFi to all students; and comfortable study and social space for all students.
    
    In the Intensive English Program in the ESL Academy, students will master academic English and learn how to succeed academically at the university level. ESL Academy students have access to all of the activities and resources at the university and are located in a very beautiful location just minutes from the majestic Rocky Mountains. Qualified students may be allowed to take one or two academic courses that count toward a CU Denver degree. All students who successfully complete the ESL Academy will automatically fulfill the University of Colorado Denver’s English language proficiency requirement.
    
    
  • Fast Facts
  • Affiliation : Public University
    Establishment : 1912
    Membership/Accreditation : EnglishUSA
    Enrollment : 80
    Average Class Size : 12 - 15
    

    Airport Pickup : Student Arranged
    Tuition : Medium
    Community Type : Urban
    Transportation : Bus, Train, Taxi
  • A Message from School
  • Welcome to the English as a Second Language (ESL) Academy​​ at the University of Colorado Denver. At the ESL Academy you will enter a new world of academic, cultural, and career opportunities. The ESL Academy prepares you in not only English language fluency, it also supports your complete success as a University of Colorado Denver student. Your classes take place in downtown Denver, giving you access to a diver​​se business economy with internship and professional opportunities. You’re also just steps away from nearby museums, libraries, shops, restaurants and sports venues. International student clubs and cultural activities enrich your campus life experience. The university has welcomed students from more than 130 countries. We look forward to receiving your application from ApplyESL!
    
    Fatima Esseili
    Associate Professor, Department of English
    Director, ESL Academy
    University of Colorado Denver
    
  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • University of Colorado Denver
    ESL Academy
    
    1100 Lawrence St, #014
    Denver, Colorado  80204  U.S.A.

    TEL: +1 (303) 315-2383
    FAX: +1 (303) 315-2389
    E-mail: esl@ucdenver.edu
    Website: https://clas.ucdenver.edu/esl/
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• More Details
  • Housing
  • While attending the school, students have the option to live in on-campus or off-campus housing. Students living on-campus will be close to classes, campus activities, and other students – both American and international. For students who prefer a more independent lifestyle, off-campus residences provide more privacy and offer opportunities to interact with people in the community outside the campus environment. Students are encouraged to make their housing arrangements as soon as possible due to the limited amount of space available. The school may provide information about private off-campus apartments; however, it is the students’ responsibility to make their own arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.
    
  • Surrounding Area
  • The University of Colorado Denver is located in the heart of Downtown Denver, one of the nation’s most beautiful cities, just east of the Rocky Mountains and west of the High Plains. The location is famous for having more than 300 days of sunshine each year. Denver is the capital and largest city in the state of Colorado. Nicknamed the “Mile High City” due to its official elevation one mile (1.6 km) above sea level, Denver offers magnificent views of the surrounding plains and the entire metropolitan area.
    
    Denver is a particularly attractive destination for those who love the outdoors; it has the largest city park system in the United States (over 200 city parks!) and countless golf courses and bike trails. Denver is known as being one of the nation’s leading sports towns with well-known professional teams such as the Denver Broncos (NFL); the Colorado Rockies (MLB); the Colorado Avalanche (NHL); and the Denver Nuggets (NBA). Downtown Denver’s mile-long promenade has many outdoor cafes, bars and restaurants. In addition, some of the best skiing, snowboarding, camping, whitewater rafting and rock climbing in the world is convenient for all students.
    
    Visitors and students alike enjoy the many cultural events offered by the university and the city, including the Denver Center for Performing Arts, the Colorado Symphony, the Denver Art Museum and many other cultural venues. The city becomes a part of the classroom experience, providing students with valuable resources and professional connections.
    
  • About the College/University
  • Established in 1912, the University of Colorado Denver is a public research university and one of three schools in the University of Colorado system. CU Denver offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and first professional degrees. More than 29,000 students are enrolled at all campuses and online and over 14,000 are enrolled on the Downtown Campus. 6% of CU Denver students are international representing 130 countries from around the world. The university offers more than 130 degree programs in 13 schools and colleges. The university offers degrees in a wide variety of academic fields such as engineering, business, culture, history, language, science, and medicine.
    
    The University of Colorado Denver frequently ranks highly nationwide in a number of select fields such as science, medicine, and nursing and has been listed in numerous surveys as one of the best public colleges in the Western United States. CU Denver has more than 100 student organizations and provides a variety of sports and recreation activities to students.
    
  • Conditional Admission / Credit Courses
  • Conditional admission is offered to students who meet the academic requirements of certain academic programs but have not yet satisfied the requirements for English language proficiency. As a result, they are “conditionally admitted” and must either attend and successfully complete the ESL Academy or submit acceptable scores on the TOEFL or IELTS to be considered for full admission to the university.
    
• Study Options

  • Intensive English Program

  • Overview
  • The Intensive English Program at the ESL Academy is designed to prepare international students to study at American universities. Classes are offered year-round with sessions start dates available five times a year in the spring, summer and fall. Each term runs for a period of 8 weeks. Students enrolled in the ESL Academy’s Intensive English program receive 23 hours of classroom instruction per week.
    
    The program offers rigorous training at five levels including High Beginning, Low Intermediate, Intermediate, High Intermediate, and Advanced. Upon arrival, all students take a complete placement test during the orientation program before the start of classes. Once evaluated, students will be placed in the level most appropriate for their English skills. At the end of each 8-week term, students take final exams in each skill area. Promotion to the next level is based on a combination of the student’s grades, the teacher’s recommendation, and test scores.
    
    Students in all levels of the Intensive English Program are required to take required Core Courses. Core Courses include Listening/Speaking, Reading/Writing, and Grammar. Students are also offered elective classes in Accent and Voice Coaching, American Culture and Criticism, Rhetoric and Logic, and Vocabulary and Spelling.
    
    The curriculum helps students improve their overall language skills with a well-rounded program of study, campus involvement, and cultural and educational activities. In addition to mastering academic English, students will learn how to succeed academically at the University of Colorado Denver. ESL Academy graduates will be able to, among other things, write research papers appropriate for university study and present academic research to large audiences. Students who make significant progress in the program may be allowed to take one or two regular academic courses that may fulfill degree requirements at CU Denver. All students who successfully complete the ESL Academy program automatically fulfill the University’s English language proficiency requirement.
    
    Small, interactive classes are emphasized to ensure full student participation. Class sizes range from 12-15 students and average 15 students per classroom. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.
    
  • Data

  • CLASS SIZE:	12 - 15 Students
    CLASS LEVELS:	5 Levels
    COURSE LENGTH:	8 Weeks
    MINIMUM AGE:	18 Years Old
    REQUIREMENT:	High School Diploma
    VISA INFORMATION:	I-20 Issued Upon Request
    HOUSING:	On-Campus Apartment Off-Campus Residence

  • Dates
  • 2024

    8 WEEKS:
    5/29 - 7/26 Apply by 4/28	8/14 - 10/11 Apply by 7/15	10/16 - 12/13 Apply by 9/16

  • Costs

  • APPLICATION FEE

    US$ 73

    TUITION FEE (2024)

    8 WEEKS	US$ 3,416

    HOUSING
    PLACEMENT FEE

    N/A

    HOUSING FEE

    LENGTH	HOMESTAY	DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT	OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
    8 WEEKS	N/A	US$ 1,777	US$ 2,400

    Airport Pickup Service

    Arranged by Student

    Health Insurance

    US$ 510 (8 Weeks - Estimated)

    Books

    US$ 150 (Estimated)

  • Remarks / Other Information
  • Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
    Housing fees listed do not include meals.
    Meal plans may be available.
    
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• Location
  • United States　Denver, Colorado
  • Location
    University of Colorado Denver
    ESL Academy
    
    1100 Lawrence St, #014 Denver, Colorado  80204  U.S.A.
  • Getting To Your School
  • From Denver International Airport:
    It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation from the airport to campus. Taxis are available from the airport that will cost approximately US$ 54 and arrive on campus in approximately 60 minutes. Shuttle and bus service is also available.
    
• Student Reviews

  • Academic Quality:	4.6
    School Environment:	4.0
    Helpfulness of Staff:	4.2
    Activities and Social Life:	3.8
    Accommodation:	4.0

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    Emerson Henrique
    [ Aracaju, Brazil, Male ]
    
    I Made a New Family Here
    

    The best thing about the ESL Academy is that this school taught me not only a second language. This school has taught me the meaning of learning. I learned to respect, to live and overcome difficulties away from my home, my friends and my family. However, I am so lucky because I made a new family here and I will take it with me wherever I go.
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    Hussein Jaaz
    [ Najaf, Iraq, Male ]
    
    I advise you to study here
    

    It is really a nice experience. I have spent almost one year in this school. They all brought memories beyond better. I learned so much and had fun at the same time. They have great and friendly specialists and great teaching ways. I advise you to study here for certain!
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    Rosa Osteicoechea
    [ Punto Fijo, Venezuela, Female ]
    
    Be a Great Student at the University Level
    

    Nelson Mandela said “education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world,” with that being said I must add the best thing about ESL academy is its staff. Amazing people are the main reason why ESL is so great. Each person from the specialists to the coordinators are dedicated and committed to their work, I dare to say for them is more than a job it is a calling to help people, that is why learning and developing at the ESL academy is so simple and satisfying. At the end of the road you will have learned the skills you need to be a great student at university level but also you will have created bonds of friendship and affection with remarkable people.
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    A Former Student
    [ Bangkok, Thailand, Male ]
    
    Learn Different Cultures, Behaviors, and Language
    

    ESL academy is unlike other language schools I have attended. This school is a good place to learn different cultures, behaviors, and language. I make many new friends during these 2 months. The courses at this ESL Academy are different because they use “content-based” in their teaching. This method enhances and motivates me to learn in the way that I like. My time at ESL Academy is worth it.
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    [ Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, Age 19, Male ]
    
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