Reasons to choose our program:

• Located in Washington State, in Ellensburg, a safe, clean, and friendly University town
• Professionally-trained teachers
• TOEFL preparation classes; Official internet-based TOEFL tests are given on campus
• Conditional admission to Central Washington University
• Conversation partners with American students
• Fun trips to nearby towns, shopping malls, and mountain areas
• Live in a college residence hall (dormitory) with Americans
• Courses in: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Grammar, and Academic Skills
• Special courses, such as Business, Literature, Drama, Computers, Film-making, and Volunteering
• The highest level students can attend a regular university class (Supervised Visitations) as part of their UESL schedule
• Inexpensive tuition compared to many other ESL programs. View COSTS AND DATES here.
• Member of American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP)
• We help you when you arrive
• When you are ready to apply to universities, we help you with the applications
• Special short-term programs are available for groups

Click here to read about our Teacher Training Program

See pictures from our short-term summer programs

Scholarship Info

You may qualify for a  tuition scholarship when you are fully admitted to CWU as an undergraduate after spending  at least two quarters in the UESL Program. The scholarship amount  may be up to $9000 for one academic year, $6000 for two quarters or $3000 for one quarter. It will be  based on your performance as a  UESL Program student and the availability of funding.

Want to know more?

Click on the picture (below) to watch the movie about the UESL Program here at CWU; the movie includes former President Jerilyn S. McIntyre recommending international students to come and attend our institution.

Links to student videos on You Tube

Tour our new Student Union Building