University of Maine - Intensive English Institute:
The University of Maine is one of New England's premier universities, and currently has approximately 11,000 students on a 660 acre campus. We offer English as a Second Language (TESL) techer training as well as beginner to advanced level English language programs. At UMaine, you can also enjoy the world through 88 bachelor's degree programs, 64 master's degree programs, and 25 doctoral programs.
The town of Orono (pop 10,500) is small, picturesque, and charming. Orono is a classic college town, bordered by the Stillwater and Penobscot Rivers and located eight miles from the city of Bangor. The climate in the area ranges from an average of 10 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer.
Orono and the city of Bangor are about a one-hour drive from some of the most beautiful coastlines in the New England Region. Also nearby are many lakes and mountains. The area boasts world-class skiing, sea-kayaking, river-kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and whitewater rafting. Orono is a two-hour drive from Portland, Maine's largest city.
The University of Maine currently has approximately 11,000 students on a 660 acre campus. Our students can avail of free use of the sports and fitness facilities. We also have the largest library in Maine with free computer access. Please contact us if you would like further information on the facilities available on campus.