Apply for Admission

Students entering on an F-1 Student Visa should submit the following documents:

CEL Application Form.

One copy of a Bank Letter certifying your sponsor's financial status.

The equivalent of at least U.S. $20,000.00 in savings is advised.

Last year of school transcript.

The $200 SEVIS I-901 Processing Fee may be paid through CEL or directly online at https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.jsp

Visas: CEL is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security to issue a Certificate of Eligibility Form (I-20) which the student must take to the American Embassy or Consulate in the student's native country to apply for a Student Visa (F-1 Visa).

Students entering on a B-2 (Tourist) or a B-1 (Business) Visa should complete the CEL Application Form and pay U.S. $50.00 for the registration fee.

Class Schedule and Tuition: The Intensive English Program meets Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. Evening class 6:00pm - 9:40 pm.

New (Initial) F-1 students: $3,180.00 for 16 weeks.

Transfer-in F-1 students: $1,800.00 for 16 weeks.

Non-residents and continuing F-1 students: $450.00 for 4 weeks.

Residents: $300.00 for 4 weeks.

Book costs are not included in the cost of tuition. CEL also offers TOEFL Preparation courses.

The school reserves the right to change tuition and fees and make curriculum changes when necessary without prior notice.

2012 Sessions - Start & End Dates

Jan. 02 - Jan. 27    Jan. 30 - Feb. 24    Feb. 27 - Mar. 30    Apr. 02 - Apr. 27    Apr. 30 - May 25    May 29 - Jun. 22

Jun. 25 - Jul. 20 Jul. 30 - Aug. 24    Aug. 27 - Sep. 21    Sep. 24 - Oct. 19   Oct. 22 - Nov. 16    Nov. 19 - Dec. 14

The school will be closed on these National Holidays in 2012:

January 1 - New Year's Day February 20 - President's Day May 28 - Memorial Day July 4 - Independence Day September 3 - Labor Day November 22-23 - Thanksgiving December 25 - Christmas Day   Vacation weeks: Spring Break: March 11 - March 17 Summer Break: July 23 - July 27 Winter Break: December 17 - January 4, 2013

2013 Sessions - Start & End Dates

Jan. 07 - Feb. 01 Feb. 04 - Mar. 01 Mar. 04 - Apr. 05 Apr. 08 - May 03 May 06 - May 31 Jun. 03 - Jun. 28

Jul. 01 - Jul. 26 Aug. 05 - Aug. 30 Sep. 03 - Sep. 27 Sep. 30 - Oct. 25 Oct. 28 - Nov. 22 Nov. 25 - Dec. 20

     

F-1 Students please read the following:  F-1 students must attend the Intensive English Program full time.  When an F-1 student enrolls at CEL, he or she must pay for 16 weeks (4 months) of tuition in advance ($3,180.00).  After completing the first 16 weeks, the student pays $450 monthly. All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.

CEL Enrollment Policy

1.	New students whose initial I-20 was issued through CEL are required by CEL to initially register 16 weeks (four sessions)
2.	Local students enroll for one session at a time, and F-1 students enroll for one session at a time after the first 16 weeks.

 

Cancellation & Refund Policies: the registration fee is non-refundable.

 

Rejection and cancellation before the start of class:

1.	If CEL cancels a class, all monies paid will be refunded in full, including the registration fee.
2.	If a student's visa application is rejected, or if he or she is rejected for enrollment by CEL, all monied paid will be refunded, less the registration fees.
3.	If a student accepted by CEL cancels prior to the start of classes or never attends the class, all monies paid will be refunded, less the registration fees.

 

Withdrawal or termination after the start of class:

 

1.	CEL is not obligated to give refunds to students who are terminated due to violations of CEL's written disciplinary or attendance policies, or violations of federal, state or local laws.
2.	If a student enrolled for the initial 16 weeks period withdraws: First session - 80% refund of unexpended tuition, prorated according to last day of class attendance. Second session - 70% refund of unexpended tuition, prorated according to last day of class attendance. Third and fourth sessions - no refund is possible, except in extenuating circumstances

All additional costs not included in the tuition fee are not subject to refund computation.

Refunds are made within 30 days from the date of the receipt of a refund request.