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Welcome to CESL



The Intensive English Program in the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) is designed to improve the English language proficiency of non-native speakers of English. The program is intended for three different groups:

  1. Students who need to become proficient in English so that they can be accepted into academic programs at the University of Kentucky and other U.S. colleges and universities.
  2. Students admitted to degree programs who need to improve their English language skills.
  3. Non-students who have other reasons (business, social, personal) for wishing to improve their English.

CESL offers five 8-week sessions per year with five levels of proficiency. Students are tested after their arrival and placed into the appropriate level. Please note that acceptance into the Intensive English Program at CESL does not guarantee acceptance into degree programs at the University of Kentucky.

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