MEI Customized Programs - University of Maryland Maryland English Institute Customized Programs MEI customizes programs for sponsors who have identified special needs requiring focused language instruction for employees, students, recent immigrants, government representatives, academics, and others. Customized programs offer many benefits to sponsors, including professional management of the program from beginning to end. Since participants have similar interests and language-learning goals, the curriculum can be tailored very closely to meet their needs.
Customized programs tend to be highly interactive and to emphasize active communication in English.
They may include many features, such as English proficiency assessment, lectures, field trips, projects, journal writing, and WebCT enhancement. Participants in customized programs may also use University facilities, such as libraries and athletic and recreational facilities. Groups rates for short-term campus housing are offered, depending upon availability. While the goals of such programs are determined to a large extent by program sponsors, MEI takes a very active role in working with sponsors to identify needs. Comments and questions may be directed to Linda Sahin .