University of Maryland-College Park

Picture yourself practicing English with friends from all over the world on a beautiful university campus where green trees and green lawns blend together. You will also share your culture with friends from many countries. And dedicated professional teachers who are passionate about helping international students learn English are always by your side. We invite you to the Maryland English Institute (MEI) at the University of Maryland. MEI offers a comprehensive program as follows: ㆍ Kind and patient instructors - Native-speaker professional instructors with master's degrees or higher guide you sincerely to achieve each student's goals. ㆍ Small classes allow personalized instruction and provide ample time for language practice. ㆍ Lively, creative teaching methods boost students' motivation to learn. ㆍ Up-to-date computer-based language technology helps you reach your academic goals faster. ㆍ Opportunities to practice English all day, every day. ㆍ You can build friendships with classmates from around the world. ㆍ Encountering new cultures brings you closer to the world. By enrolling at MEI, you can study at a top American university. Also, because it is located close to Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, you can easily visit its cultural heritage and museums by subway. At MEI, you can build a foundation for academic and professional success in English-speaking countries, not just learn English. Whether you want to improve grammar, pronunciation, speaking, reading, or writing, MEI's professional instructors will do their best to help you improve your skills and confidence.

MEI students may use the UM libraries, the Campus Recreation Services (swimming pools, tracks, weight rooms, basketball courts, etc.) Dining services are available across the campus, including the Stamp Student Union and the UM Health Center.

The University of Maryland is located in the suburb of College Park, close to Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. College Park has more than 24,500 residents, and it also has numerous restaurants, nightclubs, and unique shops. During the college baseball season, all of College Park comes alive as students and residents alike cheer on the University of Maryland's NCAA baseball team, the Terrapins. When students travel outside College Park, the Metrorail station and MARC train station on campus make it easy to visit places such as Baltimore. From the on-campus train station you can reach Washington, D.C. in 20 minutes by train, and about 40 minutes by car takes you into Baltimore's harbor, famous for delicious meals, crab dishes, and nightlife. You can also visit the not-too-distant Allegheny Mountains, swim in the Atlantic Ocean, explore art galleries and museums, and enjoy beautiful hiking trails and campsites. Countless cultural and natural attractions delight everyone who visits Maryland.