Custom Programs

The Tutorium designs customized courses for businesses, educational institutions, government organizations, even friends and family on vacation. We create a program that fits your group’s budget, schedule and language goals. Classes can meet at your office, on campus or online.

Our customized programs help:

  • Professionals who need to improve their communication skills
  • Travelers to Chicago looking for an educational adventure
  • Students on break who want to improve their English while exploring the UIC campus
  • Special groups: we can design any custom course that meets your needs – just ask!

Note: Students in full-time versions of these short-term courses may be able to obtain an I-20.

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Some of the courses we have designed:

  • Research Writing: Language and Process & From Drafts to Manuscripts for UIC Association of post-doctoral fellows
  • English Communication Skills for Bank of Beijing employees
  • Government/Business English for 21st Century Institute “Global City” seminars
  • Language Instruction Training for instructors from National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China
  • Medical English and Academic Speaking/Listening Skills for UIC College of Nursing
  • Chicago, Culture, and Communication as a vacation course for part-time learners on tourist visas

Looking for a Customized Course for one person?

If you want a customized course for one student, we also offer private one-on-one instruction.