Welcome to the Intensive English Institute

The Intensive English Institute (IEI) at the University of Maine provides quality English language instruction for students at all levels in a fun, safe, small group environment with access to all campus resources. The IEI prepares students for success in academic study and offers opportunities for positive cultural experiences in Maine and the U.S.A.

The IEI is a unit within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

• A full-time intensive English language program
• A safe, friendly environment to live and learn
• Small classes
• Weekly activities
• Conversation/Culture Partner Program
• One week TESOL Certificate Program
• Customized programs

Our Mission

The University of Maine Intensive English Institute’s mission is to prepare students for success in academic study and offer opportunities for positive cross-cultural experiences in Maine and the U.S.A. The IEI bridges students for whom English is not a first language into UMaine or prepares them for admission to other Institutes of higher learning.  For students not wishing to matriculate into degree programs, the IEI is to provide the language support and cultural knowledge to achieve students’ educational or professional goals.