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COMMUNITY ENGLISH PROGRAM (CEP)

The Community English Program (CEP) is for Central Florida residents whose first language is not English. Courses are designed to help build conversational English skills necessary for working and living in the United States. Participants in the CEP develop skills in listening, reading, writing, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Classes are offered in person on campus and at community based organizations, as well as online.

PROGRAM CRITERIA
• Students must be a verifiable resident of Central Florida.
• Space is limited based on level placement and class schedule.

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Community English Program (CEP) Calendar 2024

Class Offerings

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Classes are offered year round at various locations in the greater Orlando area. A week prior to the start of class you will receive an email with your class start date, time, and location.

Class Dates

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January 29 through April 26, 2024  
May 13 through July 12, 2024  
August 19 through November 15, 2024 

Graduation Info

Come join us for the Spring 2024 CEP Graduation to celebrate our Advanced Level student as they graduate from the program.

Date: May 5, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Dover Shores

Graduation Ceremony: 1:00 PM
Celebration Time: 2:15 PM

Food trucks, music games and more! Come Join us for a day of fun with the family!

Learn English with UCF Global and Community Partners Near You!

Several Locations Throughout Orlando

CENTER LOCATIONS

Dover Shores Community Center

Engelwood Community Center

Hispanic Federation Florida

Hope CommUnity Center

Hispanic Office for Local Assistance

New Student Registration

Click on a community center dropdown below to begin new student registration.

STEP 1: REGISTER FOR AN OPEN HOUSE

Begin your English language journey by selecting ONE online open house date from the choices below.

OPEN HOUSE DATE AND TIMES:

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Engelwood 10:00 – 12:00 PM

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Engelwood 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hispanic Federation 10:00 – 12:00 PM

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hispanic Federation 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Friday, March 29, 2024
Virtual 6:00 – 8:00 PM

STEP 2: Attend Open House

Receive your class schedule. Class openings are limited. Placement is based off of openings that are available.

Should an opening not be available visit us at our next open house. Open houses occur once a quarter.

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Dover Shores Center Information

Address

1400 Gaston Foster Road, Orlando, FL 32812

STEP 1: REGISTER FOR AN OPEN HOUSE

Begin your English language journey by selecting ONE online open house date from the choices below.

OPEN HOUSE DATE AND TIMES:

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Engelwood 10:00 – 12:00 PM

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Engelwood 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hispanic Federation 10:00 – 12:00 PM

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hispanic Federation 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Friday, March 29, 2024
Virtual 6:00 – 8:00 PM

STEP 2: Attend Open House

Receive your class schedule. Class openings are limited. Placement is based off of openings that are available.

Should an opening not be available visit us at our next open house. Open houses occur once a quarter.

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Engelwood Center Information

Address

6123 La Costa Dr, Orlando, FL 32807

STEP 1: REGISTER FOR AN OPEN HOUSE

Begin your English language journey by selecting ONE online open house date from the choices below.

OPEN HOUSE DATE AND TIMES:

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Engelwood 10:00 – 12:00 PM

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Engelwood 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hispanic Federation 10:00 – 12:00 PM

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hispanic Federation 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Friday, March 29, 2024
Virtual 6:00 – 8:00 PM

STEP 2: Attend Open House

Receive your class schedule. Class openings are limited. Placement is based off of openings that are available.

Should an opening not be available visit us at our next open house. Open houses occur once a quarter.

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Hispanic Federation Florida

Address

1650 Sand Lake Rd Suite 390, Orlando, FL 32809

STEP 1: REGISTER FOR AN OPEN HOUSE

Begin your English language journey by selecting ONE online open house date from the choices below.

OPEN HOUSE DATE AND TIMES:

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Engelwood 10:00 – 12:00 PM

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Engelwood 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hispanic Federation 10:00 – 12:00 PM

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hispanic Federation 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Friday, March 29, 2024
Virtual 6:00 – 8:00 PM

STEP 2: Attend Open House

Receive your class schedule. Class openings are limited. Placement is based off of openings that are available.

Should an opening not be available visit us at our next open house. Open houses occur once a quarter.

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Hope Community Center Information

Address

800 S Hawthorne Ave, Apopka, FL 32703

STEP 1: REGISTER FOR AN OPEN HOUSE

Begin your English language journey by selecting ONE online open house date from the choices below.

OPEN HOUSE DATE AND TIMES:

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Engelwood 10:00 – 12:00 PM

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Engelwood 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hispanic Federation 10:00 – 12:00 PM

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Hispanic Federation 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Friday, March 29, 2024
Virtual 6:00 – 8:00 PM

STEP 2: Attend Open House

Receive your class schedule. Class openings are limited. Placement is based off of openings that are available.

Should an opening not be available visit us at our next open house. Open houses occur once a quarter.

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HOLA Outreach Center

Address

595 North Primrose Drive Orlando, FL  32803

Search for Class Locations Below!

Missed open house or registration?

Contact UCF Global.

Returning Student Registration

Click on ONE class listed below to register for your next session.

Class Location and Time Are Finalized Upon Registration

Choose class location and dates carefully. Class changes will not be permitted after Registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the rewards?

We take pride in supporting you in your journey to learn English. The rewards are seeing you become assimilated and finding new opportunities at work, in the community and in your personal life.  

How many classes can I miss?

We understand that emergencies happen. However, we encourage our students not to miss more than four classes per session.

How long are the classes?

Except for the Summer session, our Spring and Fall sessions run for 12 weeks (about 3 months). 

What are the teaching modalities?

We offer classes virtually and in person.

If I don’t live in the Orlando area, can I join the meeting via Zoom?

We would love to accommodate everyone, but our intent is to serve the people in the Greater Orlando area.

Can I drive and listen to the class?

NO
For your safety, please ensure that you are not driving when you attend classes. Optimal learning and class etiquette require cameras to be turned on while in class. 

How many times can someone repeat a class?

Repeating the course is not automatic. Our goal is to move you along to attain language profiency in a realistic and timely manner.  A curriculum committee (including your instructor, UCF Global Training Specialist and potentially the Director) will determine next best steps at the end of each session.

How often are classes held?

Classes are held twice a week for a total of four hours per week.

Can you create a class on this date for me?

Class schedules are created based on times and days that work for most participants. Please look at our calendar to ensure you will be able to commit to those dates. We make every effort to accommodate the class’s needs.

Can my 16-year-old take the class?

UCF Global takes pride in offering classes to people in our community. Adults age 18 and up are welcome to enroll.

Can I request a schedule change?

Our classes are usually at capacity. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to fulfill your request.

If I go on vacation, can you save my spot?

Before enrolling in one of our classes, please look at our calendar to ensure you will be able to commit to class session dates. No more than four absences per session is permitted. 

Seeking to Request a Class Change?

Class changes will be accommodated based off of course content not matching a students language abilities. Requests for dates and times cannot be guaranteed.

Curriculum Information

Fundamentals

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Fundamentals

Top Notch 3rd Edition prepares adults and young adults to interact confidently in English. A communicative English course, it makes English unforgettable through the right input of language, intensive practice, and systematic recycling.

Level 1

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Beginner 1
Beginner 2

Top Notch 1 learning objectives are designed for false beginners. They offer a rigorous review and an expansion of key beginning concepts as well as a wealth of new and challenging material. 

Level 2

Pearson - Top Notch English Book 2

Intermediate 1
Intermediate 2

Top Notch 2 learning objectives are designed  to further develop English skills in listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing and grammar in order to communicate effectively in social and work situations. 

Level 3

Pearson - Top Notch English Book 3

Advanced 1
Advanced 2

Advanced level develops oral communication skills by exploring and practicing conversation strategies. The aim of the course is to help you increase your cultural understanding, improve your pronunciation, consolidate your knowledge of grammatical structure, and expand your vocabulary for successful everyday communication.  

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