American English and Culture Program (AECP)

Welcome to AECP

The American English and Culture Program (AECP) has been offering specially-designed intensive English as a Second Language instruction since 1974, and has served students from more than 115 countries. The AECP faculty and staff are prepared to help you improve your English language skills and learn about culture in the United States.

In addition to classes, field trips to exciting places in Arizona and a variety of activities will help you become familiar with ASU and the American way of life.

AECP is located at the heart of Arizona State University’s Tempe Campus in a friendly, medium-sized town which neighbors Phoenix, the nation’s sixth-largest city.

Arizona State University—The New American University

Arizona State University (ASU) is the New American University—a major public educational institution, premier research center and leader in innovation.

Arizona State University is creating a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. ASU is positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves.

Ranked one of the top 100 universities in the world*, ASU serves more than 74,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 140 nations in more than 450 top-quality undergraduate and graduate programs.

ASU’s faculty members are dedicated teachers and accomplished scholars, including 3 Nobel laureates.

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(*Academic Ranking of World Universities 2011)