![Students do experiments in a Biology Lab.](_files/images/lab-600x600.jpg)
![](_files/images/hero/elc-1000x1000.jpg)
English Language Center (ELC)
ELC Mission Statement
Aligned with the overall mission statement of Miami University and objectives of the Miami 2020 Plan, the mission of the Miami University Regionals English Language Center (MUR-ELC) provides program participants with the highest quality intensive English program and lessons possible in a safe and optimal learning environment to become proficient users in the global language of English. Team members of the MUR-ELC maximize available assets and their passion for global education to educate, engage, and prepare learners with skill sets (language, college, social, soft, and cultural) to become successful in America’s higher-education system and valuable contributing members in the University, local, and global communities and workforces.
The ELC Program
![A student giving a presentation to his classmates.](_files/images/presentation-600x600.jpg)
Tuition and Fees*
The following fees apply for MUR-ELC students.
Level | Tuition | Program Fee* |
---|---|---|
Level 1 |
$7,200 |
$1,000 |
Level 2 |
$7,200 |
$1,000 |
Level 3 |
$7,200 |
$1,000 |
Note: Program fee covers all textbooks, activities, and day-trips.
*Subject to change.
Health Insurance is mandatory for all Miami University Regionals international students. Costs = ~$2,151 per academic year.
![Students presenting final projects to their classmates.](_files/images/final-projects-800x600.jpg)
Final Projects
Level | Courses |
---|---|
Level 1 |
AA 610 ELC Reading & Writing 1 |
Level 2 |
AA 620 ELC Reading & Writing 2 |
Level 3 |
AA 630 ELC Reading & Writing 3 |
Level 4 |
Start earning credit towards graduation. |
Level 5 |
These classes meet Miami Plan Foundation Requirements |
Experiential Learning
Books are only the beginning of learning. Students engage with content in real ways at the ELC. Those studying Global Business, go to Ikea to experience the inner-workings of an international business. Biology & Chemistry students do experiments in a lab. Potential Political Science majors go to Washington DC to experience the foundations of democracy first hand.
![Students do experiments in a Biology Lab.](_files/images/lab-600x600.jpg)
![Trip to Washington DC to experience our nation’s capital.](_files/images/dc-600x600.jpg)
![Trip to Ikea to experience international business.](_files/images/ikea-600x600.jpg)
![Making the earth better on Earth Day, not just talking about it.](_files/images/earth-day-600x600.jpg)
![Fossil hunting for Geology class](_files/images/fossils-600x600.jpg)
Intercultural Competencies
Through various activities and events, students gain knowledge of significant characteristics of other cultures, awareness of differences and similarities between them and understanding of how their own culture has shaped their worldview in order to successfully interact with others on the global stage.
![Practicing the soft skill of ice breakers](_files/images/practicing-600x600.jpg)
Practicing the soft skill of ice breakers
![Latin and Chinese students dance together at a multicultural dance festival.](_files/images/dance-festival-600x600.jpg)
![Painting lanterns with local families during International Education week.](_files/images/lanterns-600x600.jpg)
![Students create presentations for International Education Week.](_files/images/international-education-week-600x6001.jpg)
![The Etiquette Dinner gives students confidence for future business dinners.](_files/images/ettiquete-dinner-600x600.jpg)
Service Learning
Students build confidence in their own ability to make their community better for the diverse array of those living in it through various volunteer activities.
![Alternative Spring Break helping to rebuild houses in rural Tennessee.](_files/images/alt-spring-break-600x600.jpg)
![Teaching a local 1st grader to read](_files/images/first-grade-600x600.jpg)
![Ringing the bell for The Salvation Army at Christmas time](_files/images/salvation-army-600x600.jpg)
![Handing out gifts to those in need at Christmas.](_files/images/christmas-600x600.jpg)
![Making beaded crafts with local elementary students.](_files/images/beaded-crafts-600x600.jpg)
![Students help run a community Easter egg hunt.](_files/images/easter-600x600.jpg)
Student Well-Being and Success
![A student petting a mini horse.](_files/images/horses-800x600.jpg)
![Snow Tubing at nearby slopes](_files/images/tubing-600x600.jpg)
![Thanksgiving Dinner](_files/images/thanksgiving-600x600.jpg)
![Fall Fest playing games outside](_files/images/fall-fest-600x600.jpg)
![Making leaded glass ornaments](_files/images/glass-ornament-600x600.jpg)
![Attending Comicon](_files/images/comicon-600x600.jpg)
![](_files/images/pumpkins-800x600.jpg)
A World Class International Program
![Levey Hall](_files/images/levey-hall-600x600.jpg)
English Language Center
Levey Hall4200 N. University Blvd
Middletown, Ohio 45042 MURELC@MIAMIOH.EDU 513-217-4052