Tennessee Technological University (TTU)

Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) [Cookeville, Tennessee]

HIGHLIGHTS

• Information
  • About the ESL Program
  • Tennessee Tech University’s Center for ESL started with the goal to help students excel at English. The program has found that many students needed more support in their language learning and improving their vocabulary and writing skills. The 4 main subjects are Reading and Discussion; Grammar and Writing; Vocabulary Development; and Listening and Speaking.
    
  • Fast Facts
  • Affiliation : Public University
    Establishment : 1915
    Membership/Accreditation : EnglishUSA / SACSCOC
    Enrollment : 50
    Average Class Size : 5 - 10
    

    Airport Pickup : Available
    Tuition : Low
    Community Type : Rural
    Transportation : Bus, Train, Taxi
  • A Message from School
  • Tennessee Tech University hopes to encourage you to look for your passion, because when you choose a job you love, you will never feel like you are working a day in your life.
    
    We have helped thousands of students reach their dream profession and find their dream career!
    
    Charlie Wilkerson
    Director of International and Center for ESL
    Tennessee Technological University
    
  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • Tennessee Technological University
    Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
    
    1 William L Jones Drive, Room 135
    Cookeville, Tennessee  38505  U.S.A.

    TEL: +1 (931) 372-3634
    FAX: +1 (931) 372-3632
    E-mail: Intl_adm@tntech.edu
    Website: https://www.tntech.edu/admissions/international/cesl/apply.php
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• More Details
  • Housing
  • Students have the option, while attending Tennessee Tech University’s Center for ESL program, to live in on-campus housing arranged by the school. Students living on-campus will be close to their classes, able to participate in many campus activities, and make friend and interact with the other students – both American and international. It’s important to apply early for on-campus housing. It is the student’s responsibility to make their own individual housing arrangements.
    
    Prices
    
    Options
    
    Students who live on campus are required to purchase a meal plan. If a student has a special diet, we recommend you to live off-campus so you can prepare your own meals (vegan, halal, kosher).
    
    Meal plan options can be found here
    
    The program can provide students with information about all available local housing options. For more detailed information, please contact ApplyESL and/or the school’s admissions staff
    
  • Surrounding Area
  • Tennessee Tech University is located in a college town called Cookeville, which has a population of 30,000 people (the local vicinity has over 100,000 residents), which makes the region feel more metropolitan.
    
    Located between three of Tennessee’s largest metropolitan cities, Music City USA, Nashville, located East, home to many famous singers-Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, the Black Keys, Kings of Leon and Paramore, West- Knoxville, South- Chattanooga and 2 hours from the most visited National Park in the USA, the Great Smoky Mountains.
    
    Tennessee Tech is surrounded by 3 State Parks and the region has hundreds of waterfalls, lakes, mountains and rivers, with the most ecologically diverse climate comparable to the Amazon River.
    
    Cookeville, the home of Tennessee Tech University is located on the Upper Cumberland Plateau which offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Do you like canoeing, kayaking, watching sunsets, camping, watching wildlife, fishing, swimming in clean unpolluted waters, jet skiing, cycling, hiking, cave exploring, mineral searching, playing in the many creeks, streams, and rivers, rock climbing and enjoying waterfalls? This area has more than 100 waterfalls!
    
  • About the College/University
  • Tennessee Tech, or TTU as it is known in the South, is a nationally ranked university and accredited by SACSCOS, offering over 125 majors-concentrations within 7 colleges (the Colleges of Business, College of Engineering, College of Education, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Agriculture & Human Ecology, College of Fine Arts and College of Interdisciplinary Studies). Additionally, TTU has a School of Nursing and Pre-Medical Professional.
    
    Tennessee Tech list of majors
    
    Tennessee Tech University’s rank in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #140 in Top Public Schools. Number 277 over all National Universities in the USA. Ranked #162 for Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs, and TTU’s Nursing, Business, Chemistry, Accounting and Computer Science programs are also nationally ranked.
    
    Tennessee Tech is a nationally ranked university, ranked as one of the best Public Universities, and ranked in Computer Science, Business, Engineering and Nursing. The Engineering program is ABET accredited, and the Business program is AACSB accredited. Tennessee Tech University is considered one of the best values for money in the United States when it comes universities, with a variety of options and courses.
    
    The College of Engineering Objectives of educating engineers, computer scientist and technologists at Tech include the mastery of mathematical, scientific, mechanical, and professional knowledge specific to the student’s major concentration. It is also the acquisition of experience in decision making through the analysis and resolution of problems. Students are taught to hone an awareness of societal, ecological, and economical needs of their disciplines, as well as adhere to high ethical standards. Senior-level classes concentrate on collaboration in teams to design, construct, and test innovations. This prepares students to enter the work force well prepared. Popular majors are: Vehicular Engineering; Biomolecular Engineering; Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering; Super Computing; Mechatronics Engineering among many others
    
    Tennessee Tech College of Business has much to offer students. The college prides itself in being a leader in technology-focused business education. It is the destination of choice for those seeking rich and diverse learning experiences that inspire innovation, leadership, and value creation. The majors in the College of Business are diverse in offerings like Business Analytics.
    
  • Conditional Admission / Credit Courses
  • Conditional Admission to the university is available for qualified students.
• Study Options

  • Intensive ESL Program

  • Overview
  • Students attending on a student visa (F-1) generally take 18 to 24 hours each week. The classes are non-credit, and each semester has 2 start dates. The Center for ESL has 5 levels, from level 1-Novice to Level 2- intermediate, to Level 3- advanced to Level 4-pathway to Level 5-college ready.
    Once a student reaches level 4 or 5, students can begin to take academic courses at Tennessee Tech University, as a Pathway student or by matriculating into Tennessee Tech University’s Academic programs.
    The Summer term is much longer consisting of 10 weeks, with 1 session 5 weeks and the other 5 weeks. 18 to 24 hours of contact time is the minimum requirement by the USCIS/ SEVP. Students are also able to study part-time, and take only 1 of the 4 subjects offered at the Center for ESL.
    
  • Data

  • CLASS SIZE:	5 - 10 Students
    CLASS LEVELS:	5 Levels
    COURSE LENGTH:	7 Weeks
    MINIMUM AGE:	16 Years Old
    REQUIREMENT:	High School Graduate
    VISA INFORMATION:	I-20 Issued Upon Request
    HOUSING:	Dormitory

  • Dates
  • 2024

    5 WEEKS:
    5/20 - 6/21	6/24 - 7/26

    7 WEEKS:
    8/26 - 10/11	10/15 - 12/6

    2025

    7 WEEKS:
    1/15 - 3/12	3/24 - 5/9

  • Costs

  • APPLICATION FEE

    US$ 0

    TUITION FEE (2024 - 2025)

    7 WEEKS	US$ 2,800
    10 WEEKS	US$ 3,340

    HOUSING
    PLACEMENT FEE

    N/A

    HOUSING FEE

    LENGTH	HOMESTAY	DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT	OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
    7 WEEKS	N/A	US$ 1,562	N/A

    Airport Pickup Service

    US$ 150

  • Remarks / Other Information
  • Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
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• Location
  • United States　Cookeville, Tennessee
  • Location
    Tennessee Technological University
    Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
    
    1 William L Jones Drive, Room 135 Cookeville, Tennessee  38505  U.S.A.
  • Getting To Your School
  • From Nashville International Airport:
    Tennessee Technological University arranges airport pick-up service that costs US$ 150 and brings students directly to campus in approximately 40 minutes.
    
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