Maryville College - Center for English Language Learning

Cursos de Inglés general

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This course is for students aged: 16-70

Niveles: Avanzado, Básico, Intermedio

Tamaño del grupo: Grande (de 11 a 20 alumnos), Pequeño (de 6 a 10 alumnos), Reducido (de 2 a 5 alumnos)

Horas semanales: General (15-25 horas semanales)

The Maryville College ESL program is an Intensive English Program designed for students who want to improve their overall English quickly. All of the classes work towards students becoming more fluent, both orally and in writing communication.

Our graduates are well prepared to use English in any setting, including the TOEFL exam or other standard English exams such as the TOEIC, IELTS, iTEP Academic etc. We offer small class sizes (average 6-8 students per class) and opportunities to audit college classes or take college classes for credit.

We offer 5-week sessions during the academic year (September - May), 6-week sessions in the summer (June - August) and a 3-week travel & study session during January.

Class hours (5 week sessions):
25 hours of classroom instruction per week (week 1: 15 hours + orientation)
Monday through Friday, 9 am – 3 pm (with one-hour lunch break)
Core curriculum and Choice class in the morning.
Focus on listening & speaking and reading & writing in the afternoon hours

January Travel Study ESL Program

Study for 3 weeks in beautiful East Tennessee during our January session.
Courses include English language instruction at Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced levels. We generally offer 3 different levels during this session. This session focuses strongly on the practical use of English Language skills.

Students who are interested in improving their speaking and listening skills often find that they make significant progress in their abilities during this 3-week period. Students have ample opportunity to interact with Americans. All events and activities are included in the cost and are connected to our learning curriculum.

Our travel study session offers students the opportunity to learn English in a classroom setting in the morning and learn English in real world settings in the afternoons and on weekends. Students will explore Tennessee while applying their lessons from the classroom.

Minimum Age Requirement
Our program is generally designed for students aged 16 and over. We will admit students under 16 on a case-by-case basis. Students under the age of 18 need special permission to live on campus.

Cursos de Inglés con fines académicos

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This course is for students aged: 16-70

Tamaño del grupo: Pequeño (de 6 a 10 alumnos)

Cursos de Inglés personalizados

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This course is for students aged: 16-70

Niveles: Avanzado, Básico, Intermedio

Tamaño del grupo: Grande (de 11 a 20 alumnos), Pequeño (de 6 a 10 alumnos), Reducido (de 2 a 5 alumnos)

Horas semanales: Relajado (10-15 horas semanales), General (15-25 horas semanales), Intensivo (más de 25 horas semanales)

Maryville College ESL Program staff will work closely with you to develop a program that satisfies your specific academic and programming requirements - including curriculum, complementary cultural activities, and comprehensive support services. Programs generally range from two to five-weeks in duration.

We can design a program that meets your objectives and needs. Past students in our customized programs have had the opportunity to:

· Practice listening and speaking skills with native speakers through conversation practice and classroom discussions.
· Increase their English vocabulary in a real-life setting
· Improve reading comprehension
· Develop English writing, public speaking and presentation skills
· Use English skills with people from a variety of language backgrounds and cultures.
· Learn about local history and culture.
· Visit tourist attractions in the nearby area.
· Experience new outdoors activities in the Great Smoky Mountains and local rivers.

How to get started:
The first step in reserving a space for your customized group is to complete our Customized Group Questionnaire. To request a copy of the Questionnaire or to ask questions, please send us an email

Cursos de verano de Inglés

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This course is for students aged: 16-70

Niveles: Avanzado, Básico, Intermedio

Tamaño del grupo: Grande (de 11 a 20 alumnos), Pequeño (de 6 a 10 alumnos), Reducido (de 2 a 5 alumnos)

Horas semanales: General (15-25 horas semanales)

On our 6 week Summer in Tennessee program, you’ll live in Maryville, a small city in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, and attend the Center for International Education Intensive ESL Program where you’ll improve your English language skills among students from other countries. Immerse yourself in American campus culture as you explore the local area!

Intensive Language Program – Our program of Intensive English Language and Culture offers the extensive hours of language - 25 hours/week during our 5-week sessions. Five weeks at Maryville College is equivalent to a semester of language at university (3 credits)

We offer TWO summer terms at Maryville College. Students are tested upon arrival. Our program places students into a group with others close to their own language ability, to help them learn faster and more easily!

6 week summer program
25 hours/week

Courses include English language instruction at Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced levels. There are 12 different levels available. Courses are 5 hours each day. One day each week will offer cultural excursions and activities to help students use their English skills in a real-world setting and explore East Tennessee.