- A safe, friendly environment to live and learn - Conversation partners - Weekly activities
National Mix
The IEI has hosted hundreds of students from more than 38 countries around the world. Recently, the majority of students have come to the IEI from: the Middle East, Northeastern Asia, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and South America.
Conditional Admission
Academically-qualified students may enroll in credit–bearing IEI courses and gain conditional admission to the University of Maine.
Intensive English Institute About the
Founded in 1987, the Intensive English Institute (IEI) prepares international students for study at the University of Maine or at an equally prestigious American college or university. The Intensive English Institute (IEI) offers students the opportunity to study English in a university environment with access to all campus resources. The IEI is a unit within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The IEI is also effective for international professionals looking to acquire English language skills to benefit their career path. Upon request, the IEI also provides specialized language training programs for institutions, organizations, or groups, particularly in the areas of pre-academic skills, business English, U.S. culture, and teacher training. The IEI's year-round Intensive English Program also serves students who simply want to improve their English language skills in a university environment. The IEI is a proud member of UCIEP, a U.S. consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs known for its high professional standards and quality English language instruction.
University of Maine About the
Located in the town of Orono along the banks of the Stillwater River, the University of Maine offers a strong traditional education at an affordable price. The state’s land-grant university and the flagship institution in the University of Maine System, UMaine is one of New England’s premier universities. We help students create success stories—with a wide variety of programs and opportunities—and we do so with world-class faculty members, nationally recognized research; first-rate facilities; a friendly, safe atmosphere; and easy access to some of the best year-round recreation sites in the nation.At UMaine, you’ll enjoy the world through 88 bachelor’s degree programs, 70 master’s degree programs, and 30 doctoral programs. Our library is ranked among the top in the country, we have one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Honors programs, now the Honors College, and our students enjoy hands-on research, even at the undergraduate level.
The Intensive English Institute at Orono, Maine offers a year-round Focal Skills design core intensive program as well as semester and summer courses in ESL education and shorter-term programs, workshops and tutorials.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Our core intensive program develops English language skills for success in school, business, and social communication. Our English for Special Purposes (ESP) short-courses, workshops and tutorials address specific needs in a shorter-term format.
Curriculum :
IEI’s core program offers intensive English language instruction in four skill-focused modules designed to rapidly develop the student’s fluency and comprehensibility using English. The classes also provide cultural awareness training to prepare English language learners to function comfortably in the U.S.A. Our teachers use innovative methods and communicative activities consistent with the Natural Approach and based on a Focal Skills Program design.
Our full-time core intensive program students attend skills-focused and elective classes 20 hours per week from Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, our students select from additional personal and group language learning experiences–including tutorials, conversation partners, chaperoned trips, and individual or small-group self-study.
The core intensive program uses Focal Skills assessments to place students into one of the four sequenced modules: the Listening Module, Reading Module, Writing Module, or Immersion Module. Every four weeks students are tested again to see if they are ready to change their skill focus.
The Intensive English Institute at Orono, Maine offers a year-round Focal Skills design core intensive program as well as semester and summer courses in ESL education and shorter-term programs, workshops and tutorials.
Benefit, Goal of this course :
Our core intensive program develops English language skills for success in school, business, and social communication. Our English for Special Purposes (ESP) short-courses, workshops and tutorials address specific needs in a shorter-term format.
Curriculum :
IEI’s core program offers intensive English language instruction in four skill-focused modules designed to rapidly develop the student’s fluency and comprehensibility using English. The classes also provide cultural awareness training to prepare English language learners to function comfortably in the U.S.A. Our teachers use innovative methods and communicative activities consistent with the Natural Approach and based on a Focal Skills Program design.
Our full-time core intensive program students attend skills-focused and elective classes 20 hours per week from Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, our students select from additional personal and group language learning experiences–including tutorials, conversation partners, chaperoned trips, and individual or small-group self-study.
The core intensive program uses Focal Skills assessments to place students into one of the four sequenced modules: the Listening Module, Reading Module, Writing Module, or Immersion Module. Every four weeks students are tested again to see if they are ready to change their skill focus.
Course Information
Class size
8-12 Students
Schedule
8, 16 Weeks
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
17
Accommodation
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Fees
School's Admin fee
(USD)$ 100
Tuition
8 Week
16 Week
Week
Week
Week
(USD)$ 2,200 / Week
(USD)$ 4,400 / Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
4 Weeks
(USD)$ 1156
7 Weeks
(USD)$ 2023
8 Weeks
(USD)$ 2312
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
The IEI provides students with the opportunity to live in on-campus dormitories with American roommates. Students living on-campus will be close to classes, campus activities and other students – both American and international. On-campus university apartments are also available to married students and their family. Students are encouraged to make their housing arrangements as early as possible due to the limited amount of space available. Private off-campus apartments may also be available; however students must make their own arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.
Surrounding Area
The University of Maine and the town of Orono are located on the Stillwater River in eastern Maine - a rural, wooded area of great scenic beauty in all four seasons. The town of Orono (pop 10,500) is small, picturesque, and charming. Orono is a classic college town, bordered by the Stillwater and Penobscot Rivers and located eight miles from the city of Bangor. The climate in the area ranges from an average of 10 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer.
Facilities
Student Recreation and Fitness Center
The Student Recreation and Fitness Center is the place to see and be seen – whether your scene involves a Stairmaster, skis or swimming. The 87,000-square-foot, $25 million facility opened in 2007. It offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment, an indoor track, pool and hot tub, multiuse courts, cardio and weight equipment. Need a little motivation? No problem –personal training services are available. Oh, and if you’re a student, membership is included in your tuition and fees.
Fogler Library
The Fogler Library is the largest library in Maine. The building houses a Listening Center, Learning and Materials Center, and Special Collections (with manuscripts by Stephen King).
Memorial Union
The Memorial Union is the campus center of student activities and recreational programs. The Union houses offices for Student Government and the Center for Students and Community Life, as well as numerous meeting rooms and lounges for study and relaxation. Other Union facilities include; Recreation Center, computer cluster, ATMs, ride board, Bookstore, Campus Information Center, Post Office, copy center, eateries and coffee shops, and an expansive food court. The Hole in the Wall gallery and Hauck Auditorium are inside the Union as well.
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