University of Oklahoma (OU)

Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) [Norman, Oklahoma]

HIGHLIGHTS

• Information
  • About the ESL Program
  • Established in 1988, the Center for English as a Second Language offers intensive English language courses on the Norman campus of the University of Oklahoma. CESL prepares students for the university by focusing on English for academic purposes, teaching American culture classes, and practicing American classroom culture. Students who go to CESL are better prepared for all aspects of attending universities in the United States.
    
    The mission of the Center for English as a Second Language at the University of Oklahoma is to provide exemplary English language instruction, as well as cultural education to empower students to communicate successfully in social, academic, and professional settings.
    
  • Fast Facts
  • Affiliation : Public University
    Establishment : 1890
    Membership/Accreditation : EnglishUSA / OSRHE
    Enrollment : 50
    Average Class Size : 8 - 12
    

    Airport Pickup : Available Free of Charge
    Tuition : Low
    Community Type : Suburban
    Transportation : Bus, Train, Taxi
  • A Message from School
  • The mission of the Center for English as a Second Language at the University of Oklahoma is to provide exemplary English language instruction, as well as cultural education to empower students to communicate successfully in social, academic, and professional settings. We look forward to welcoming you to our program!
    
    Mary Martin, Director
    Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
    University of Oklahoma
    
  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • University of Oklahoma (OU)
    Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
    
    729 Elm Avenue, #114
    Norman, Oklahoma  73019  U.S.A.

    TEL: +1 (405) 325-2351
    FAX: +1 (405) 325-7038
    E-mail: mary.martin@ou.edu
    Website: https://www.ou.edu/cis/cesl
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• More Details
  • Housing
  • While attending the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), students have the option to live in on-campus dormitories or off-campus residences. 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
  • Norman, the state's third-largest city with a population of 128,000, offers small-town charm with college-town energy! The city is proud of its many festivals, world-class museums and championship sports teams. You can discover 4 billion years of natural history at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, the nation's largest university-based museum, or see world-renowned works of art by Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. You can enjoy nature at Lake Thunderbird State Park in Norman, where you can try boating, hiking, biking, and wildlife watching, or you can experience "Sooner Magic" in Norman with the University of Oklahoma’s national champion sports teams! Norman is big enough to offer many different experiences, but friendly enough to make you feel at home.
    
  • About the College/University
  • The University of Oklahoma has one of the best student life experiences of any public university in the nation, according to The Princeton Review. Just walk around the campus and see why so many people love the university and consider it home many years after they complete their degrees. You will learn with people from all over the world, and in addition to classes, you’ll enjoy fun activities like hiking, picnics, sporting events, concerts and more! OU has something for everyone: sports, arts, academics, fun, and most of all, a feeling of welcome and belonging.
    
  • Conditional Admission / Credit Courses
  • The University of Oklahoma offers students OU Track, which allows them, with a lower English proficiency score, to complete 2 sessions of instruction at CESL, as a replacement for the standard English proficiency requirement of the university.
    
• Study Options

  • Intensive English Program (IEP)

  • Overview
  • The Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) offers an intensive Academic English language program at the high beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. With 20 hours per week of expertly taught language instruction, the full-time program is designed for highly motivated students who wish to learn the English language quickly. Friendly people and a beautiful campus location provide a great study environment!
    
    CESL also has a General English program for people who are living or traveling in the US and would like to study part time. General English students follow the same intensive curriculum as full-time Academic English students, with the same highly qualified instructors, but on a part-time basis.
    
    The OU Track program allows qualified students with lower IELTS/TOEFL scores to improve their language skills during one semester at CESL and then be admitted to either undergraduate or graduate degree programs. Students must meet all other admission criteria, and have an IELTS/5.5 or TOEFL/61 before beginning the program.
    
    The Graduate English Pathway program allows graduate students who meet all other OU Graduate College requirements to start their degree program while perfecting their English.
    
  • Data

  • CLASS SIZE:	8 - 12 Students
    CLASS LEVELS:	3 Levels
    COURSE LENGTH:	7 Weeks
    MINIMUM AGE:	17 Years Old
    REQUIREMENT:	None
    VISA INFORMATION:	I-20 Issued Upon Request
    HOUSING:	On-Campus Dormitory Off-Campus Residence

  • Dates
  • 2025

    7 WEEKS:
    1/27 - 3/13 Apply by 12/16	3/24 - 5/8 Apply by 2/13	5/19 - 6/26 Apply by 4/9	7/7 - 8/15 Apply by 5/26

  • Costs

  • APPLICATION FEE

    US$ 125

    TUITION FEE (2024 - 2025)

    7 WEEKS	US$ 2,495

    HOUSING
    PLACEMENT FEE

    N/A

    HOUSING FEE

    LENGTH	HOMESTAY	DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT	OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
    7 WEEKS	N/A	US$ 2,925	Contact the School

    Airport Pickup Service

    Free (Send Arrival Information to School)

  • Remarks / Other Information
  • Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
    Application Fee is Non-Refundable.
    
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• Location
  • United States　Norman, Oklahoma
  • Location
    University of Oklahoma (OU)
    Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
    
    729 Elm Avenue, #114 Norman, Oklahoma  73019  U.S.A.
  • Getting To Your School
  • From Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport (OKC):
    School provides a free pick up service that brings students directly to campus in approximately 30 minutes.
    
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