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The costs for CESL’s intensive English language program, the third oldest in the country, are quite affordable.

TUITION DISCOUNTS for all CESL 8-week Intensive English Program Students during 2023 and 2024 sessions!

  • Term 236 (October 18–December 15, 2023):
    • Continuing tuition discount: $2300 → $1800
  • Term 241 (January 16–March 8, 2024):
    • Continuing tuition discount: $2300 → $1800
  • Term 242 (March 18–May 10, 2024):
    • Continuing tuition discount: $2300 → $1800
  • Term 244 (June 10–August 2, 2024):
    • Continuing tuition discount: $2300 → $1800

Contact cesl@siu.edu to apply now!

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CESL Fees
CESL FEES 8-WEEK COST
Application (Non-refundable) $160.00**
Tuition (Full-time*) $2300.00
Student Health Center (Non-refundable) - On-campus clinic. Mandatory to all students. $115.00
Health insurance (Non-refundable) - Health care coverage outside the SIU campus. Mandatory unless the student demonstrates duplicate coverage.  $456.00
End of term TOEFL test (Optional for EAP1, EAP2, and GSE students only) $75.00
Student Recreation Center (Fitness Center) (Non-refundable) $72.00
Other fees (legal services, TB test, student ID card) $23.00


* Part-time tuition is $115 per hour. Example: 5 hours a week for 1 term x $115 per hour = $575 per term (plus fees).

** For students who come to study at CESL, $50 will be applied to application processing; $60 will be applied to CESL technology support; and $50 will be applied to CESL activities.

Other Costs
OTHER COSTS TO STUDENTS ESTIMATED MONTHLY COSTS
Books (average) ~$250.00 (per 8-week term)
Food (varies) ~$450.00
Off-campus housing (approximate)  ~$385 - $515
Additional costs - (entertainment and incidentals) ~$100 - $200


ALL AMOUNTS LISTED ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 

REFUNDS

Refunds will only be given if a student OFFICIALLY withdraws from CESL by the second Friday of the term. To officially withdraw a student must meet with their CESL advisor. If a student officially withdraws, he/she may receive a refund of tuition and activities fees ONLY. All other fees are non-refundable.