The Academy offers high-quality, year-round ESL instruction specifically designed for academic prepa
Enter a new world of academic, cultural, and career opportunities. This ESL Academy prepares you in not only English language fluency, it also supports your complete success as a University of Colorado Denver student. Your classes take place in downtown Denver, giving you access to a diverse business economy with internship and professional opportunities. You’re also just steps away from nearby mu
15/05/2026
We will be back soon! The ESL Academy office is remote starting March 18. Campus is closed March 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Office staff will return on June 2nd and 3rd for new student orientation. Classes begin on June 8th for returning students. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
Relaxation station! ESL Academy students participated in an afternoon of snacks and relaxing activities. We had so much fun! Relaxing is important at this time of the term. We wish all of the students a good weekend and good luck on finals next week! Video description: Photos of students having fun while making chenille straw roses, doing word search sheets, coloring, and enjoying refreshments.
06/05/2026
Here's the upcoming ESL Academy final exam schedule. On Monday, May 11, students will have their regular classes from 9am-3pm. On Tuesday, May 12, Reading (9-11) and Skills (11:30-1:30) finals will be held. On Wednesday, May 13, students will take their Writing final (9-11am) and complete LSP presentations (11:30-1:30). On Thursday, May 13, the Grammar final will be held from 9am-11am.
What a view! CU Denver is a winter wonderland today. Next week... final exams! Video description: Downtown Denver on a snowy day!
05/05/2026
Dear Colorado,
We love your welcoming spirit.
with Love,
The ESL Academy at CU Denver
What do you love about Colorado?
https://lovecolorado.com/ (link in bio)
We had a lot of fun bowling on Friday afternoon. We had some great conversations and laughed so much. Did we use bumpers? We will never tell! If we go bowling again, would you come along? They have an arcade and food there, too! Video description: Bowling fun showcased through a collage of photos of bowlers and the alley downtown.
04/05/2026
Relax a bit before finals! We will have drawing, adult coloring pages, and other fun activities that can help soothe your mind. Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 1:30-2:30pm, NC1316.
"[The ESL Academy] helped me to be more sociable, more confident and I also created great relationships and memories from there. I improved my English as well as I gained autonomy. I strongly recommend that school. Also, the teachers are so good and very helpful." -Sedami Houngbedji, ESL Academy Graduate, Fall II 2025
28/04/2026
Final exams begin on May 11! The ESL Academy has Study Hall Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday after class (room NC1312) to help you prepare. We recommend that you start studying early so you have the time needed to build new skills and knowledge.
We have the information you need! We have collected and compiled resources that students often need and want to access. Stop by the ESL Academy office in North Classroom 4014 if you ever have questions or want to learn more. Video description: Individual pages through a binder of QR codes and resources.
22/04/2026
Next week the ESL Academy will have two events for students. On April 29th, during listening & speaking class, we will have our spring potluck! Students and teachers are invited to bring food to share. We are planning a fun time for eating and socializing. On May 1st, at noon, students are invited to go bowling at Lucky Strike on 16th Street. Students will need to pay for shoe rental and the games they will bowl. This event requires an RSVP. Contact the ESL Academy if you plan to attend or have any questions. Link in bio!
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |