Everett Community College

Center for English Language Studies (CELS)

Welcome to the Center for English Language Studies

Everett Community College has extended its commitment to the global community through the Center for English Language Studies (CELS).The mission of the short-term programs at CELS is to provide opportunities for non-native learners of English to increase their competence in every area of the English language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Our short-term programs are designed for students aged 18 years or older who wish to improve their English for personal, business, professional, or personal needs or who seek admission to an American college.

The goal of our program is for our students to experience total immersion in English language and culture. Our program is small and friendly, and we work to provide you opportunities to meet and interact with many people in our community who are eager to get to know you and help you with your English. CELS is a top notch program that offers:

• Small class sizes (10-15 students)
• All room and board in a comfortable homestay
• Experienced and qualified instructors
• Project-based learning activities
• Cultural excursions to area attractions
• Conversation Club with native speakers
  

A Typical Day at CELS

There is no typical day at CELS! Our program is creatively designed for complete immersion in the English language. We emphasize increased competence in traditional language skills, but our ultimate goal is for students to practice and use their language skills daily to interact with native speakers outside of the classroom in authentic settings.

Core Instruction

Each week students are in class with their instructors for 12-15 hours of Core classes. These are integrated skills classes designed to increase students' competence in grammar, listening/speaking, reading/writing, and pronunciation.

Beyond the Classroom

In addition to Core classes, students will participate in our Conversation Club, where you will meet and discuss relevant, contemporary topics with native speakers eager to learn more about you and your culture.  There are also project-based activities that get students out into the community as well as cultural excursions designed to immerse the students fully in the language and culture of North America. These activities may include:

Housing

Our goal of total immersion extends to the housing offered. Each student will live with a volunteer host family that is looking forward to welcoming you into their home. Our homestay program is an excellent way to improve English and learn hands-on about American culture.  All host families are professionally screened by our homestay provider, Abode.

Program Dates and Fees

The 2009 Summer English Academy will take place
from July 13-31, 2009.  Please apply by March 31, 2009, to secure your spot!*  

• Tuition for our 3-week summer program includes:
• 25-30 hours of instruction and activities per week
• Full room and board with host family
• All transportation and entrance fee costs for excursions
• Weekend field trip to nearby attraction
• Student ID and access to library and computer labs
• Welcome reception
• Closing ceremony with certificate of completion
• Pick up and drop off at SeaTac airport

Total cost for the 2009 program is: $2250 USD

*Please note that there is a 7 student minimum for program to run.  Custom-tailored programs are also available.

About Everett

The city of Everett, located in northwestern Washington State, has a rich history as a mill town, due to a thriving lumber industry. Everett boasts spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks of the Olympic Mountains and the sparkling waters of the Possession Sound. As the home of Boeing and other growing companies, Everett offers visitors a number of fine restaurants, cultural experiences, and shopping possibilities. Located 15 miles north of Seattle and 100 miles south of Vancouver, BC, Canada, Everett provides easy access to nearby attractions like the Pike Place Market and Safeco Field.

We look forward to talking with you about our program!