About Us

MEI Mission

The Maryland English Institute (MEI) provides English language instruction and assessment at the postsecondary level for non-native speakers who wish to learn English for academic, professional, or personal reasons. MEI fulfills its mission by offering:

  • courses for matriculated students
  • courses for international teaching assistants
  • a full-time, multi-level Intensive English Program
  • short courses for members of the campus and local community
  • custom-designed programs
  • evaluation of the English language proficiency of prospective and provisionally admitted students
  • assessment of oral communication skills of international teaching assistants

MEI provides rigorous courses of study in a positive and supportive learning community that promotes cross-cultural understanding.