About CIES

Important Announcements

From December 15-19, 2025, CIES will be operating with reduced in-person hours. However, CIES personnel will be available to assist remotely via phone (850-644-4797) or email at cies@fsu.edu

CIES and FSU will be closed from December 20 until January 4. CIES will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.

CIES is located in Suite 323 in the Kellogg Research Building (KRB) at 108 South Copeland Street.

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Main CIES Phone Number +001 850-644-4797

WhatsApp +001 850 284 0155

Director's Message

Read a short welcome message from CIES Director Dr. Patrick Kennell.

Introduction

Learn a little about the Center for Intensive English Studies (CIES) at Florida State University.

Teaching Philosophy

Learn more about our English teaching philosophy.

Recruiting

See what CIES is doing in the world of international recruiting.

Legacy Sort

Legacy Priority

Gualter, Angola

“I came to the United States from Angola straight to CIES. Immediately CIES became my home and family. CIES was a place of challenge, encouragement, and rest for me during my year of learning English there. I was constantly encouraged to do and be the best that I could be and to never lose hope and sight of what I came to the United States to accomplish.”

Ileana, Colombia

"Studying at CIES was my best life experience. I improved my English skills with very well prepared teachers, and a smart method of teaching English. The kindness and human warmth in administrative staff was unbeatable. I spent good times with nice new people from many countries around the world. That was my second family in the US and will be in my heart forever."