# Customized Programs for Groups

**Source**: https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/programs/customized
**Parent**: https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center

We offer short-term customized programs designed specifically for groups that combine superior English language training with unique cultural experiences, helping each participant advance their knowledge and communication skills. We can customize a program ideally suited for the needs of your group.

[Request a Customized Program](mailto:elc_specialprograms@austin.utexas.edu)

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## Logistics and Administrative Services

Each program includes the following logistical and administrative services:

- Visa issuance and health insurance for participants
- Comprehensive orientation
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Room and board in a private dormitory
- Special reception and certificate ceremony
- Dedicated program coordinators

## Dates and Cost

Program costs vary depending on the length of the course, number of contact hours, number of students and services requested.

## Programs

We offer two customized programs: English Language and Culture and English as a Foreign Language Teacher Trainings. Both programs include academic coursework, cultural activities, excursions, and tours.

### [English Language and Culture](https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/programs/customized/language-and-culture)

We can create an English language and cultural immersion program specifically for the needs of your group. All programs combine intensive coursework in English as a Second Language and cultural excursions. Classes cover a variety of topics including the English language, American culture, and academic coursework in writing, grammar, listening and speaking. Dates are flexible and programs range in length from two weeks to a full semester.

### [English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) Training](https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/programs/customized/english-medium-instruction-emi-training)

Our unique EMI program combines a thorough needs assessment with online and in-person classes as well as a post-training mentoring component. The classes focus on three main areas for EMI development: Language Proficiency, Holistic Course Design, and Compensatory Strategies. During the two to four week in-person portion of the program, participants benefit from being on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Following the in-person training, we offer a three to four-month virtual mentoring component to make sure that skills learned are implemented in the classroom.

### [English Teacher Training](https://global.utexas.edu/english-language-center/programs/customized/teacher-training)

Our customized English as a Foreign Language teacher training program is designed to produce the best TEFL teachers in primary, secondary and university-level education. The unique four-week program combines classroom and practical experiences to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to excel as instructors of English as a Foreign Language.

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## Past Groups and Partners

We have experience designing programs for and hosting groups from all over the world, including:

- Argentina
  - Fulbright Commission, Argentina
- Brazil
  - Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)
- China
  - Beijing Normal University Zhuhai
  - Chang'An University
  - China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
  - China University of Mining and Technology
  - China University of Petroluem
  - CUMT Xuxhou
  - Northeastern Forestry University
  - Northeastern Normal University (NENU)
  - Shandong University
  - Soochow University
  - University of Science and Technology
  - Zhejiang Normal University
- Colombia
  - COLFUTURO
- Japan
  - Hitotsubashi University
  - Musashino University
- Mexico
  - Mexican/American Fulbright Commission (COMEXUS)
  - Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP)
  - Universidad de las Américas, Mexico City
  - Universidad Veracruzana
- Saudi Arabia
  - SABIC
- South Korea
  - Hanyang University
  - Seoul National University
  - Chung-Ang University
  - Kyungpook National University

[Request a Customized Program](mailto:elc_specialprograms@austin.utexas.edu)