Frequently Asked Questions

What is UM Intensive language institute (ILI)?

• UM Intensive Language Institute offers non-credit language programs in a variety of formats.
• The focus in most of our courses is communication – oral fluency (speaking, listening comprehension, vocabulary development, accuracy in grammar & structure).
• We also offer specialized courses that focus on specific skills: Accent Reduction & Presentation Skills (a pronunciation course) and Business Writing (for advanced level students).
• We offer Customized Language Programs for students who cannot go to regularly scheduled classes – these are private courses that are arranged with the client.

What are the courses & pre-requisites?

• The ILI offers
• evening,
• Saturday,
• 7-day intensive Spanish,
• English for Law School Studies (6-week summertime course for foreign lawyers),
• 3-day Mini-Immersion Spanish course, and
• Customized Language Programs throughout the year.
• Students are asked to take an online language proficiency test for English or Spanish. These tests are available at www.educationmiami.com/alc
• The test has two parts: grammar & writing. Then, an instructor from the ILI will call the student and speak with them in the target language in order to evaluate their spoken language skills/level.

How much does the program cost?

• Evening courses: $600 for 8-week course
• Saturday courses: from $460 to $680 depending on the course
• 7-day Intensive Spanish program (immersion): $1750
• 3-day mini-mersion Spanish course: $675
• English for Law School Studies: $3,000 for the package of 3 courses
• Customized Language Courses (private courses) start at $100 per hour

When and where are classes held?

• Classes are held on the Coral Gables campus in Allen Hall.
• Evenings: two evenings per week, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• 7-day program: 9 a.m to 4 p.m., Saturday through Friday (7 consecutive days)
• Schedules are available at www.edmiami.com/alc.

How can I register?