The Center for English Language Learning

  • Small classes- average size is 6-8 per class
  • Low costs
  • A safe, friendly and beautiful environment
  • A serious language program for students serious about learning English rapidly

The Center for English Language Learning offers six levels of instruction from beginning to advanced. Completion of each level requires ten weeks (two five - week units) of study. Students may join for only one five-week session, for two sessions, or any other length of time. All sessions have five hours of class per day, five days a week for full-time studies. All classes have fewer than 12 students per class; the average class size is 7-9.

More information about the Center for English Language Learning Program

2009 dates

  • January 5 to 23 – 3-week session *
  • Jan. 26 to Feb. 27
  • March 2 to April 10
  • April 13 to May 15
  • May 26 to June 30
  • July 13 to August 14
  • August 24 to Sept. 25
  • Sept. 28 to Oct.30
  • Nov. 2 to Dec. 9

2009 Costs

  • Tuition $1300
  • Room/board** $1070
  • Activity fee: $65
  • TOTAL: $2435

*3-week session of Jan. 5

  • Tuition $650
  • Activity fee: $45
  • Room/board**$575
  • TOTAL: $1270

*the 3-week session features classes 3 hours per day instead of 5, and extra trips and activities in afternoons.

**Room/board = double occupancy in residence halls of the College on campus and 19 meals per week.

Weekly rates are available if a student cannot attend a full session.

Other Costs

  • $50 Application fee
  • Health insurance; can be purchased here or brought with you. $18 per week if purchased here.
  • Books; Average cost $90 per session.
  • $100 damage deposit; refunded after you finish your studies here.
  • $100 NON-refundable late fee for those arriving after 9pm on the designated arrival date.
  • Money for personal expenses and extra trips.

Refunds are made in emergency cases when students must leave the program early.

Ms. Micki Pruitt
Center for English Language Learning
Maryville College - Tennessee
865-981-8186 Fax 865-981-8010
Micki.pruitt@maryvillecollege.edu