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

2010 dates

  • Jan. 4 – 22 (3 week session)
  • Jan. 25 – Feb. 26
  • March 1 – April 9
  • April 12 – May 14
  • May 17 – June 18
  • June 21 – July 9 (3-week session)
  • July 12 – August 13
  • August 23 – September 24
  • September 27 – October 29
  • November 1 – December 8

2010 Costs

  • Tuition $1300
  • Room/board** $1115
  • Activity fee: $55
  • TOTAL: $2470

*3-week sessions

  • Tuition $700
  • Activity fee: $45
  • Room/board**$600
  • TOTAL: $1345

*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. All costs are subject to change.

Ms. Sanna Serspinski
Assistant Director of International Admissions & Recruitment
Center for International Education
502 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Maryville, TN 37804, USA
Tel: +1.865.981.8183
Fax: +1.865.981.8010
Email: international@maryvillecollege.edu