Welcome to the Intensive English Center!

The Intensive English Center at St. Cloud State University allows you to experience life in the US and study academic English to prepare for your university degree or future career. We offer high beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of instruction with 18-20 hours of class per week. You will share classes with students from all over the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South & Latin America, and the United States. We welcome all students, international and domestic. 

Program Offerings

  • ESL instruction
  • Full-time and part-time classes
  • In-person instruction
  • International student admission
  • Conditional admission
  • Pathway program
  • Special/short-term programs
  • Affordable tuition
  • Small class sizes
  • Activities and events
  • Academic support services
  • Great location
  • On-campus housing and meal plans
  • Diverse, multicultural environment
  • Access to resources/facilities, such as free city bus, computer labs and athletics

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