Central Washington University University English as a Second Language Program [Ellensburg, WA] Intensive English Program LOCATION 40 minutes from Yakima Airport by car. 2 hours from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by car. HIGHLIGHTS Conditional undergraduate admission is available to Central Washington University Participate in UESL's and CWU's many diverse clubs and activities Enjoy the outdoors with the nearby Columbia River and Cascade Mountains A Message from School Steve Horowitz Director, UESL Program Hello from the Pacific Northwest! Welcome to the UESL Program at Central Washington University on ApplyESL.com. As Director of the UESL Program since 1990, I have seen hundreds of successful students come to our program and achieve their academic, professional and personal goals.... >> Read Entire Message DATA Type : Public Establishment : 1987 Membership/Accreditation : AAIEP Enrollment : 60 -75 Average Class Size : 12 Student Adviser : Yes Airport Pickup: Yes Internet Access : Yes Tuition : Low Activities : Weekly Location : Rural Transportation : Bus CONTACT INFORMATION University English as a Second Language (UESL) Program Central Washington University 400 East University Way Ellensburg, WA, 98926-7562 ,  TEL: +1 509-963-1375 FAX: +1 509-963-1380 E-mail: horowitz@cwu.edu View Course & Apply Online Intensive English Program The Program operates on a quarter system, offering four 10-week sessions of Intensive English classes per year. All full-time students receive 20 hours of in-class instruction per week. Students have the opportunity to develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at each level and in every course. Field trips and out-of-the classroom opportunities and assignments are regular additions to classes and are led by UESL teachers. Additionally, students can use the University's well-equipped computer laboratories for their individual use, English practice, to explore the Internet or for word-processing. The curriculum offers five levels of English classes. Each level includes three different areas of English study. The Oral Communication class concentrates on listening and speaking skills. The academic-focused class practices reading, writing and grammar skills. The Elective class allows students to study TOEFL preparation, business, American literature, computers, filmmaking, speaking workshop, travel or volunteering in America. Students in the highest level (Level 5) attend a regular undergraduate university class as part of their ESL schedule. Students have an opportunity to be paired with native English speakers for additional practice outside of class. Conversation Partners sometimes do other activities besides practicing English such as going to restaurants, attending parties, visiting the American partner's hometown or studying together. Additionally, the Program advises its students about American colleges and universities and helps them during the application process each quarter. Class sizes have a maximum of 17 students with an average of 12 students per class. Efforts are made to keep the class size small for effective English language instruction. CLASS SIZE 4 - 17 students CLASS LEVELS 5 levels COURSE LENGTH 10 weeks MINIMUM AGE 18 years old REQUIREMENT High school diploma VISA INFORMATION I-20 issued upon request HOUSING Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment DATES  2008  2009 1/07 - 3/14 (10W) 1/06 - 3/20 (10W) 3/25 - 6/06 (10W) 6/17 - 8/15 (10W) 9/23 - 12/12 (10W) APPLICATION FEE US$ 45 TUITION FEE 2008 10 WEEKS US$ 1,900 HOUSING PLACEMENT FEE N/A HOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 10 WEEKS N/A US$1,500~$2,700 N/A OTHERS Airport Pickup Service Free (From Yakima Airport) Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice. Application fee is non-refundable. Housing fee includes meals.