CELAC

Why CELAC?

  • Small class sizes of 10-16 students to assure a better learning environment

  • Easy transition into studies at the University of New Mexico for qualified students who satisfactorily complete full-time studies in CELAC’s Academic Bridge with a 2.5 GPA or better and good academic standing are admissible to full-time UNM undergraduate study without an additional English proficiency exam

  • Highly qualified instructors with ESL teaching experience in the U.S. and abroad

  • A government-approved SEVIS I-20 issuing program for international students seeking F-1 visas

  • On-campus housing and meal plans available

  • Students have access to campus facilities including gymnasium, student health center, library and computer labs

  • Unique cultural experiences in New Mexico with beautiful mountain and desert environment

  • Part-time study available to U.S. residents and international students who are not on an F-1 student visa

Program Dates

Program TermDatesLength
Spring 2025January 20 - May 1716 Weeks 
Summer 2025 IJune 2 - July 258 Weeks 
Summer 2025 IIJune 30 - July 254 Weeks
Fall 2025August 18 - December 1216 Weeks
Spring 2026January 19 - May 1616 Weeks

Application Deadlines

To be eligible for admission, you must submit your full application by the following deadlines:

FallSpringSummer
July 15December 1April 30

 

How to apply

CELAC Programs

Intensive English

Intensive English courses support students to develop skills to succeed in a wide variety of academic studies or professional settings in English speaking countries around the world.

Community Course

This English class is designed to help non-native English speakers gain confidence in English, introduce them to local customs, and communicate more easily in their everyday lives.

Pathway to UNM

No TOEFL Required! Students who successfully complete the Academic Bridge level of English instruction at CELAC do not need an English proficiency English exam score to continue with full-time degree status at UNM.

TOEFL ITP Prep Course

Program participants attend ONLINE asynchronous classes for 30 days anytime, understand the format of the TOEFL ITP test and each section individually, and develop reading, grammar, and listening skills required for success on the TOEFL ITP test.

Customized Programs

CELAC has provided specialized intensive English language courses and unique educational experiences to many groups from around world.