Launched in 2001, CAELC supports students, scholars, staff, and faculty through English language instruction and related programming designed to enhance academic and professional success. Creation of the Center resulted from recommendations made by the Virginia 2020 Commission on International Activities and the Committee on the Future of ESL at the University of Virginia. CAELC is funded through the Office of the Vice President and Provost and is housed in the International Studies Office (ISO). CAELC is advised by a faculty council comprised of representatives from across the University. The Director of the ISO reports to the Vice Provost for Global Affairs.
CAELC partners with the following UVA communities:
- Darden School of Business
- Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Institute of World Languages
- Lorna Sundberg International Center
- McIntire School of Commerce
- School of Architecture
- School of Data Science
- School of Education and Human Development
- School of Engineering and Applied Science
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing