Welcome to the Center for Intensive English Studies (CIES) at Florida State University. CIES' mission is to teach English to international citizens from all parts of the world. That is why CIES is known as the school "where the world comes to learn English."

            Founded in 1980, CIES has educated more than 3,000 students who strengthened their English language skills to:

prepare for full-time study at English-speaking universities prepare for successful careers that required English fluency return to their countries with strong English skills

CIES is a small school. Only 50 students are admitted every semester so that teachers can work personally with each one. At CIES, every student succeeds! And, every student makes many friends from all parts of the world. Also, CIES teachers are experts in teaching English as a second language; all were selected based on their years of successful teaching experience and their advanced academic degrees. CIES is known internationally for its professional faculty.

CIES is housed in an historic building in the middle of the campus of Florida State University. All classes are taught here, and CIES students are "in the heart of the university."

In addition to being part of a major American university (Florida State is ranked as one of the USA's "Top 100 research universities"), CIES is located in the capital city of Florida - Tallahassee. The city of 200,000 residents is also home to one other major public university and an excellent community college. The mild climate and safe community make it an ideal place to study, learn and live.

We invite you to apply to the Center for Intensive English Studies. Please visit our web pages and, if you have any questions, contact us by e-mail, telephone, FAX, or airmail. You will receive information from CIES immediately.

Questions? Send us an e-mail!

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