Customization

Curriculum
Need English or Spanish for Business, Business Writing in English or Spanish, Negotiating Skills in English or Spanish? The curriculum is custom-designed at your level of proficiency and to target the development of the language skills you are interested in. A needs assessment and language evaluation will be performed in order to design and deliver the appropriate program.

Convenient and Flexible Training
The programs can be delivered on-site at your location in Miami, in another city, or another country. Or, you may come to the University of Miami's comprehensive facilities located on the main campus in Coral Gables, the John J. Koubek Center in Little Havana or the James L. Knight International Center in the Hyatt/Regency Hotel Complex in downtown Miami. The schedule and dates are set according to your convenience. Pricing for our customized language program is all-inclusive: instruction, books/materials, use of UM facilities for your classes, and an official University of Miami Certificate upon completion of your program.

Format of Training
Two typical formats that can be customized to meet your needs and requirements:

• 48-Hour Program designed around your schedule

  • Three months with two-hour sessions twice a week
• Four months with 90-minute sessions twice a week
• Four months with one three-hour session once a week
• 24-Hour Program for condensed learning
  • Two, three, four, five, or six-week programs with
    sessions on days ranging from Mondays through Fridays

The number of hours can be increased in all formats, and sessions can be held on the weekends if you wish. The exact format, schedules, and dates are determined according to your convenience. Other packages of instruction can be arranged.

Superior Instructors
Our University of Miami instructors are native speakers of the language with advanced degrees and many years of experience teaching their language for specific purposes. They are personally committed to helping you succeed in learning the language, the culture, and the customs of their country.

Effective Techniques
The language classes are thoroughly interactive with a focus on student participation to encourage you to begin thinking and acting in your new language immediately. We streamline the learning process so you will reach your goal of achieving proficiency with greater ease and efficiency. You receive excellent instruction in a highly productive way.

Continuous Adaptation
Whether the program is for one individual or a large group, our personalized service extends from selecting the right instructor for your program to regularly monitoring and evaluating the program to ensure that you are satisfied with the training. The support provided by the Institute's staff results in a superior training experience.