Customized Immersion Programs

Customized English Learning programs facilitate cross-cultural understanding and enrichment by providing a unique opportunity for:

  • Cultural immersion
  • Intensive language study
  • Exposure to academic classroom settings
  • Travel excursions
  • Recreational adventure
  • Personal growth
  • Building friendships

These English language courses focus on conversation and speaking skills as well as customized opportunities for cultural education. Included below are two recent examples of immersion programs.

CIEP | Fulbright Immersion Program
CIEP | Yucatán Immersion Program
International Engagement

We Provide

Customized training programs for groups of 10-30 international students, scholars and professionals

  • Programs are tailored to the specific needs and goals of the participants.
  • We provides the opportunity to study in an accredited intensive English program while also receiving specialized curriculum and lectures.
  • Programs can be developed with a focus on business English, STEM, health education, multiculturalism, teaching methods, U.S. American culture and more. 
  • Programs can vary in length and are typically 3-6 weeks.

In order to be admitted to a UNI CIEP customized program, you must:

  • Meet all requirements to be accepted into CIEP
  • Must be affiliated with the institution for which the special program was developed
  • If special programs include individuals who are under 18 years of age, special minor guidelines must be followed
  • Review and sign the Minor Guidelines form
  • If you are interested in a customized special program for your group, please contact ciepadmissions@uni.edu.

Special Program Focuses

Business English

  • Learn business vocabulary in your specific field
  • Explore business processes in the United States
  • Visit local and international companies
  • Discuss business ethics in the United States

Education

  • Visit local U.S. American schools and observe classes
  • Attend specialized lectures or workshops relating to trends in the field
  • Meet U.S. American teachers and educational professionals
  • Learn education and training methods vocabulary

‌Multiculturalism

  • Visit local schools with diverse populations
  • Attend lectures from intercultural communication scholars
  • Meet with multicultural interest groups in the Cedar Valley
  • Participate in CIEP activities and events
  • Discuss challenges and best practices for working with diverse populations

Public Health

  • Meet health professionals in the Cedar Valley
  • Explore topics related to public health in the U.S.
  • Attend specialized lectures or workshops
  • Visit local healthcare facilities

‌STEM

  • Learn about STEM fields
  • Meet STEM professionals in the Cedar Valley
  • Discuss national and international trends in STEM

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

  • Attend specialized lectures from UNI TESOL faculty
  • Observe ESL classrooms at elementary, high school and/or college levels
  • Participate in the Conversation Partner Program
  • Learn skills for teaching English to non-native speakers
  • Meet with TESOL students at UNI

U.S. American Culture

  • Explore U.S. customs, holidays, and cultures
  • Participate in the Conversation Partner Program and meet U.S. American students
  • Spend a weekend with a local American family
  • Attend U.S. cultural events or activities
  • Learn new vocabulary and practice conversational English