Center of English Language

The mission of Center of English Language (CEL) is to provide high quality instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL) and orientation in U.S. culture to students who are non-native speakers of English. CEL is committed to helping students acquire language proficiency and independent learning strategies in order to become successful participants in the Center of English Language community. Our student-centered curriculum is designed to educate students both linguistically and culturally in order for students to successfully transition to U.S. colleges and universities.

Established in Dallas in 1981, the CEL also offers additional preparation for the TOEFL IBT exam. In 2003, CEL became incorporated in the state of Texas as CEL Educational Systems of Texas, Inc. CEL has been praised for its outstanding programs by the former Mayor of Dallas (Annette Strauss). Every year hundreds of students from more than fifty different countries improve their English at CEL. CEL’s experience working with students from so many national, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds has created a welcoming and tolerant environment that offers culturally sensitive instruction and academic counseling.