- A beautiful and historic setting - Great Location - Various extra-curricular activities
National Mix
Africa 5%, Americas 5%, Asia 30%, Middle East/North Africa 60%
Conditional Admission
If you apply to CWU with all of the admission requirements except the TOEFL score, you can receive conditional undergraduate admission. You should send both UESL and undergraduate application materials to the UESL office. Next, enter the UESL Program. If you complete Level Five with grades of B+ or higher, and have strong recommendations from your teachers, you can enter CWU as an undergraduate without the TOEFL score. Conditional undergraduate or graduate admission to CWU can be arranged through the UESL Program. The UESL Program's recommendation is accepted in place of a TOEFL or IELTS score for undergraduate admission.
University English as a Second Language Program About the
The UESL Program at Central Washing Universityoffers year-round intensive English classes to prepare international students for academic work at US universities/colleges and for business or education at home. Faculty members all have master's degrees in teaching English and many years of experience. In addition to the core skills classes, the program has many interesting elective courses, for example: TOEFL and IELTS Preparation, Volunteering in America, Business, Film-making, Living in the USA, Vocabulary Through Movies, and Creative Writing. Outside-class activities include Conversation Partners/Groups, Welcome Parties, and field trips. Conditional undergraduate or graduate admission to CWU can be arranged through the UESL Program. The UESL Program's recommendation is accepted in place of a TOEFL or IELTS score for undergraduate admission. Central Washington University is located in the beautiful, safe university town of Ellensburg. The spacious campus is friendly and has many facilities: computer labs, health center, a state-of- the-art fitness center ,swimming pool, tennis courts, and student center. Outdoor recreational opportunities include river rafting, hiking, skiing and snowboarding. With 10,000 students, CWU's most popular majors are education, business, accounting and music. Graduate degrees are offered in 30 areas. Surrounded by hills, filled with trees, and located near two rivers, Ellensburg is 90 minutes from the Seattle area. There are two major Ellensburg events every year: The Jazz in the Valley Festival and the Kittitas County Rodeo and Fair.
Central Washington University (CWU)About the
Central Washington University is a state-supported institution offering and graduate degrees. Popular majors include Business, Education, Music, Accounting, and Flight Technology. There are also thirty graduate programs. The university campus, a short walk from downtown Ellenburg, is spacious, modern, and filled with trees. More than 8,000 students attend the university, and many of them love on campus, conveniently close to most classroom Buildings. The doors of the Washington State Normal School in Ellensburg opened in 1891. Mr. Benjamin Franklin Barge was the first principal of the school, which was founded to educate future elementary and junior high teachers. Classes were held at the Washington Public School until the normal school's first building, Barge Hall, opened in 1893. The normal school became Central Washington College of Education in 1937, Central Washington State College in 1961, and Central Washington University in 1977. Today CWU is a comprehensive university that provides high quality programs to more than 13,000 people at eight locations. CWU is co-located with community colleges in Edmonds, Everett, Des Moines, Steilacoom/Puyallup, Kent, Yakima, Moses Lake, and Wenatchee, where students can complete baccalaureate degrees without leaving their communities. A new dual admission program allows community college students to be admitted to CWU when they are admitted to a college, streamlining the admissions, advising, and transfer processes. CWU also serves more students on-line than any other comprehensive university in Washington. "Finish Line" is an online campus launched in fall 2011 to enable people to complete degrees online.
The University English as a Second Language (UESL) Program at Central Washington University offers intensive English classes to prepare you for American colleges and universities, or to help you in your professional career. In addition, our program will introduce you to American customs and Culture. The program also has a special one quarter or two-quarter arrangement for teachers of English as a foreign second language.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
This course in our five-level program emphasize communication in both spoken and written English. You will have opportunities to develop all language skills in each course and at each level.
Curriculum : UESL has intensive English courses for 10 weeks every term, and al full-time students take 20 hours classes per week. Every day class will include an hour of speaking class, and two hours of reading, writing, and grammar courses, but students may also select special courses. In the past, Business, TOEFL preparation, pronunciation, community service, travelling, creative writing, and more. The highest level, five level, students can not only participate in regular undergraduate classes, but also can partner with native speakers to have more practices. Un addition, partners also offer other activities such as going out to eat, attending parties, and visiting families. these partners also help with application process and college counselor. Every term, there is 20 hours a week for 10weeks course, and for each level, average of 12 to 17 students will attend classes, and UESL tries its best for the most effective English studies, and to keep the appropriate number of students.
The University English as a Second Language (UESL) Program at Central Washington University offers intensive English classes to prepare you for American colleges and universities, or to help you in your professional career. In addition, our program will introduce you to American customs and Culture. The program also has a special one quarter or two-quarter arrangement for teachers of English as a foreign second language.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
This course in our five-level program emphasize communication in both spoken and written English. You will have opportunities to develop all language skills in each course and at each level.
Curriculum : UESL has intensive English courses for 10 weeks every term, and al full-time students take 20 hours classes per week. Every day class will include an hour of speaking class, and two hours of reading, writing, and grammar courses, but students may also select special courses. In the past, Business, TOEFL preparation, pronunciation, community service, travelling, creative writing, and more. The highest level, five level, students can not only participate in regular undergraduate classes, but also can partner with native speakers to have more practices. Un addition, partners also offer other activities such as going out to eat, attending parties, and visiting families. these partners also help with application process and college counselor. Every term, there is 20 hours a week for 10weeks course, and for each level, average of 12 to 17 students will attend classes, and UESL tries its best for the most effective English studies, and to keep the appropriate number of students.
Course Information
Class size
4-12 Students
Schedule
10, 20, 30, 40 Weeks
Course Level
5 Levels
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
*Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
*Room & Meal Plan fees differ depending on the type and quarter you apply.
Location
Accommodation
Apartments University Housing currently maintains apartments (studio and one, two and three bedroom) designed for single students, students with families, and staff. Apartments for single and married students are an important component of the overall CWU residential services program. Apartment rates include water, heat, electricity, sewer and refuse services, and TV-FM cable basic service (cable hookups may be purchased at the CWU Bookstore). Except for Brooklane, rates also include basic telephone service (tenants must provide their own telephones). This package system enables residents to make one easy combined payment.
Surrounding Area
Surrounded by hills, filled with trees, and located near two rivers, Ellensburg is 90 minutes from the Seattle area. There are two major Ellensburg events every year: The Jazz in the Valley Festival and the Kittitas County Rodeo and Fair. Ellensburg is located at the geographical center of the state of Washington. Located just east of the majestic Cascade Mountain range, Ellensburg is less than two hours from Seattle. The mountains block much of the rain from the wet "westside" of the state, producing a dry climate with less than 10 inches of rainfall a year and over 320 days of sunshine. Ellensburg has four distinct seasons including very warm summers, a mild spring and fall, and snow in the winter. Ellensburg is a small college town with a population of about 15,000 (including CWU students). It is a friendly, fun, and safe place to live, and CWU students are welcomed as valued members of the community. The rural area provides many outdoor activities for students including hiking, fishing, mountain biking, boating, and horseback riding. Many students enjoy rafting down the Yakima River during the warmer months. During the winter months, students enjoy snow skiing at one of the four ski resorts in the surrounding area.
Facilities
computer labs, health center, a state-of- the-art fitness center ,swimming pool, tennis courts, and student center
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