Intensive Language Immersion Programs
The application is now closed, but we are accepting applications for some languages and levels. Contact languages@miis.edu for more information.
For 60 years, we have helped students achieve their language learning goals through a rigorous curriculum focused on professional communication and real-world themes.
Explore Middlebury's summer language programs. Eleven major languages: from Japanese to Arabic, Russian to Portuguese and beyond. Intensive immersion. Eleven major languages: from Japanese to Arabic, Russian to Portuguese and beyond. Intensive immersion.
Summer Session: June 13–August 7, 2019
The application is now closed, but we are accepting applications for some languages and levels. Contact languages@miis.edu for more information.
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Language Learning for the Real World
For more than 60 years, the Summer Intensive Language Program has helped students make significant strides in their language skills in just eight weeks. The program is designed for motivated students who want to benefit from Middlebury’s high level of instruction and improve their fluency and cultural understanding in a specific language for both personal and professional goals.
Small classes (average eight students)
Four and a half hours of class each day from 9:00 a.m - 2:30 p.m.
Equivalent to one year of university-level language class (8+ units).
In-language cocurricular activities, such as cultural events and guest lectures
Understanding of cultural, social, and historical contexts of language use
Curricular focus on current world events and materials
Individual projects to develop fluency in particular fields of interest
Designed for both professional and academic goals
Curriculum
Full Immersion Language Programs
We offer classes from the complete beginner to the high intermediate levels in all five of our languages. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate advanced-level learners at this time. Select your language of interest for more detailed course information.
Staff and Faculty
Our language teaching specialists and administrators support you from application through end-of-program commencement.
Tuition and Fees
Below are estimated costs for the 2019 session. Some outside scholarship funds are available. Please note that classes in any language at any level may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. In the case of cancellation, applicants will be notified no later than May 11, but we will do our best to keep you updated on any potential cancellations before that time.
| Tuition | $4,175 |
| Health Insurance | $1,198** |
| Housing and Food | $3,540* |
| Personal Expenses | $400 |
| Transportation | $190 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 |
*The range for housing and food is an estimate for the cost of renting a room in an apartment or house, renting a studio, or one-bedroom. Utilities and other housing expenses may not be included.
**All students attending the Institute are required to show proof of health insurance.
Contact Us
Email: languages@miis.edu
Phone: 831.647.4115
Visit: 419 Pacific St. Suite 103. Monterey, CA
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