Program Overview
The Intensive ESL Program at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey is a Preparation Course programme in Humanities over 56 days, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Intensive ESL Program programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 56 days
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 4,175 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 4,175 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Monterey, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Intensive ESL Program programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The following is an overview of how the application and visa process works.
12 Steps to Studying English at the Institute
- Submit an online or paper application to our office.\xc2\xa0
- Have a short interview through Skype with the ESL director
- Within 2 days after your interview, you should receive your official acceptance letter from us by email.
- Pay your deposit.
- If you require a student visa to come to the United States, you need to get a passport from your home country. Then you will work with our International Student Advisor to obtain an I-20 form.
- Once you receive your I-20, pay your SEVIS fee of $200 and receive your I-901 form, which is your receipt.
- Schedule your visa interview at your nearest embassy or consulate, pay your visa interview fee of $160, and receive your receipt.
- Gather all paperwork and supporting documents for your interview.
- Go to your visa interview. Good luck!
- Receive your visa.
- Make your travel and housing arrangements.
- Come to Monterey!
Application Checklist
- ESL Online or Paper Application
- Personal statement
- US$50.00 non-refundable application fee
- TOEFL or IELTS score report, if available
Our intensive program generally requires that students be at least 18 years of age. The Summer Intensive Language Program will occasionally admit students between the ages of 16 to 18. Participants under the age of 18 must provide proof that they are in custody of a legal guardian living in the local area. Under-age participants are also required to submit two letters of recommendation from teachers or advisers that attest to their fitness for intensive language study. All applicants under 18 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
In addition to the requirement above, international students must also submit a recent TOEFL or IELTS score (within the last two years) of a minimum of 80 or 6.5, respectively.\xc2\xa0
The program provides students with F-1 or J-1 I-20s and visa support. All international students must have a valid F-1 or J-1 visa to study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 4,175 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 4,175 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 4,175 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 4,175 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Monterey, California
Established in 1955, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS), formerly known as the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS), and the Monterey Institute of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-06
- Language English
- Duration 56 days