Tucson English Program

About the School

Founded in 1968, this university English center supports academic and professional development through language teaching, collaborative learning and community engagement, while encouraging respect for linguistic and cultural diversity.

Course Overview

Intensive English

City

Tucson · Arizona

Program code

ESL-034

Entry Requirements

Age and education

18+, or 17 and a high-school graduate

English level

Literacy in your native language is required. English placement assessment; ask an adviser about the minimum level.

Visa requirements

Full-time student program with I-20 and student-status requirements. Contact an adviser for details.

Supervision and accompaniment

For minors, ask an adviser about supervision, pickup and parent accompaniment. A general-course age minimum does not mean a dedicated children’s class.

Course Content

• Intensive English

Class Schedule

Course length

Eight-week session. Flexible dates may be requested; ask an adviser about shorter enrollment.

Weekly class hours

Approximately 22 teaching hours/week: listening/speaking, reading/writing, grammar and electives

Class times

Contact an adviser about the daily timetable and afternoon classes.

2027 course dates

2027: January 11–March 5 (arrival January 5); March 15–May 7; June 7–July 30; August 23–October 15; October 18–December 10.

Fees

School Fees

Reference fee

US$2,800 · per 8-week session, tuition only

Fee period

Contact an adviser about the applicable fee year and 2027 pricing.

The fees above are charged by the school and do not include ASCWORLD’s application service fee.

Additional Costs and Fee Notes

Insurance, accommodation and similar costs are charged according to the selected arrangements and provider.

• Application $120 once. Mandatory eight-week charges: student services $300; technology $230; campus health $190; health insurance $190. These four charges total $910. Books/materials budget $250 extra.

These fees apply to the full-time student route.

Ask an adviser about the timetable and fees for the separate B1/B2 part-time option.

Fees are a guide for choosing a course. Contact an adviser for itemized charges and cancellation terms. Unless explicitly included above, housing, meals, flights, transfers and personal expenses are not automatically included. Contact an adviser about other costs.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not automatically included. Ask an adviser about housing and guardianship for minors.

Enquiries and Applications

Speak with an ASCWORLD course adviser about entry requirements and applying for this course.

ESL-034