Customized programs can be set up year-round and can typically be arranged to begin as soon as three weeks  from the time an application is received, although more notice is highly recommended for summer study. Total program length and scheduling are also flexible (beyond a 60-hour minimum), ensuring that your program meets your specific needs.

Instruction in a custom program:

• is tailored to your language study needs;
• is provided by instructors who have extensive teaching experience and are native or native-level speakers;
• is flexible in terms of scheduling;
• introduces you to key social, cultural and political aspects of the country (if desired); and
• may be directed toward a specific geographic or regional area.

Classes are usually arranged in two-hour blocks with a ten-minute break each hour. For the more intensive programs, you will work with a team of instructors. If you are a local resident, you may be interested in a less intensive schedule; e.g., two to four hours of class weekly.

Classes are taught using a communicative approach to language study (unless otherwise requested) and programs are developed using a variety of techniques, and media. Role-play of the situations typically found in communicating with clients is one example of the custom approach, as is the inclusion of terminology specific to your professional field or interest area.

The Monterey Bay area is a beautiful venue for your study. The weather, outdoor recreation activities (including world-class golf at Pebble Beach), and safe, small-town environment create the perfect atmosphere for study away from office pressures.

If you believe that customized language training is right for you, or if you have questions about our programs, we look forward to hearing from you.

Telephone: (831) 647-4115
FAX: (831) 647-3534
E-Mail: cls@miis.edu