The Summer Intensive Language Program (SILP) at the Monterey Institute provides a highly intensive language-learning environment for motivated students. Our experience in providing intensive language instruction coupled with our expertise in the field of second language acquisition sets our program apart from others.
Beginning, intermediate and advanced level courses offered in an 8-week program. This rigorous program is highly effective for language acquisition in a compressed period of time.
SILP offers language training in Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, Russian, and Japanese.
SILP highlights:
Small class sizes (average of 8-10 students per class)
4-5 hours of in-class instruction each day
Instruction in cultural content
Focus on Communication and Fluency
Out-of-class language and culture activities
Daily tutoring opportunities
Up to 8 units of graduate or undergraduate credit earned
Program Dates: Check back for Summer 2014 Dates
Application Deadline: Mid-April
Additional Program Information
Accreditation:
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) provides internationally recognized, specialized accreditation for business programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level. AACSB Accreditation is known, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn. New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC), a higher education accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Financial Aid:
Yes
Requirements:
Unless you are an absolute beginner, you are required to take the online diagnostic test before applying to the program. Your application will not be processed without a diagnostic score.
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.
