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Custom Programs

Custom Programs

The ELP has been delivering custom workshops, courses, and programs for foundations, multinational corporations, universities, and government agencies for over 30 years. We offer custom programs when our regularly scheduled programs do not take place at a convenient time of year or when our programs do not include the type of academic and sociocultural experiences that a sponsor might be seeking. We work closely with sponsors to design a program of study that fully meets the needs of the participants.

Custom programs are typically designed for groups of 15-30 participants and are at least four weeks long. Most custom programs are designed for university students, teachers, or other working professionals. The cost of a custom program will vary greatly depending on factors such as the number of participants, the number and size of classes, the length and intensity of the program, and the number and type of sociocultural experiences.

Please contact ELP Director Jack Sullivan at johnsull@sas.upenn.edu to discuss potential opportunities. If possible, please fill out and send the ELP Custom Program Questionnaire to begin planning your program.

Online Programs

Program NameSponsorYears Offered
English for Leadership and InnovationStudy Abroad Foundation, US International Education Association, Hitotsubashi University2023
Academic Writing and Research SkillsUS International Education Association2022-2023
English for Leadership and InnovationUS International Education Association, Study Abroad Foundation, Hitotsubashi University2022
Academic Writing for University LecturersUS International Education Association2022
English for Business CommunicationLooker2022-2023
Global Learners ProgramPenn Global, Gocharenko Center, 30 Birds2022-2023
Instructor Guided English for Business and Entrepreneurship for USIEA StudentsUS International Education Association2022
Academic English and Research SkillsUS International Education Association2021
English for Leadership and InnovationICU, Sungshin, US International Education Association2021
English for Embassy ContactsUS Embassy in Seoul2021-2023
English for Professional DevelopmentBanco Santander2020-2023
Research Skills and Academic English Program for University LecturersUS International Education Association2020-2023
English for Leadership and InnovationShanghai University of Finance and Economics2020
Foundations of Application Essay Writing: workshop series and individualized essay coachingKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology2020
Writing the University Application Essay 2019-Present
English for Journalism: Kazakhstan CohortUS Department of State2018-2021
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for English Language LearnersUS Department of State2015-Present

In-person, on-campus programs

Program NameSponsorYears Offered
Foundations of Application Essay Writing: workshop series and individualized essay coachingKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology2020
American Language, Literature, and History Studies ProgramUS International Education Association2019
Technology, Innovation & Global Leadership ProgramUS International Education Association2018
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership Development ProgramUS International Education Association2017-2019
Electronic Science and Technology Leadership Development ProgramUS International Education Association2016-2019
Cross-Cultural Communication & Leadership Development ProgramUS International Education Association2016-2019
Custom Institute for Academic StudiesDankook University2016
Preparing your US University ApplicationEmbassy of the Sultanate of Oman2015-Present
Custom Institute for Academic StudiesHitotsubashi University2014-2016
Custom International Business Communication ProgramHitotsubashi University2014
Toyota Study Abroad Program for Prospective EmployeesToyota Motors2012-2015
KAUST Gifted Students Program: University Year PreparationKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology2011-Present
English Communication ProgramBanco Bradesco2010-2011
Foundation Year ProgramSaudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)2009-2017
Fulbright Program in English for Graduate StudiesUS Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs; IIE2009-2011

In-person, off-campus programs

Program NameSponsorYears Offered
Meiji Academic English ProgramMeiji University2018-Present
English for Journalism: Kazakhstan Cohort Needs Analysis & Instructor TrainingUS Department of State2018-2021
Visiting English InstituteHitotsubashi University2015-Present
English Communication ProgramPhiladelphia Union2015-2019
The Academic English ProgramUniversidad del Norte2012-2014
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