Custom Programs

I-ACE (Intensive American Culture and English) Program

Minimum 8-10 participants. 

Suburban environment, safe campus, great area. Many direct flights into Detroit Metro Airport. Can be scheduled from mid-May to mid-August. The I-ACE program can be customized to your needs. 

For more information, please contact: Rosemary Max, Executive Director, Global Engagement at [email protected]

Two weeks of intensive English Language and American Culture

• Classes are held Monday through Friday: Reading and Writing in the morning; listening and speaking presentations in the afternoon; can be adapted to group level or interest in a particular theme for students, teachers, or private sector professionals. 
• Access to campus amenities including the Oakland Center and Recreation Center
• Live on campus in double occupancy rooms (single available at an additional cost)
• On-campus meal options up to three meals per day (meal options can be customized to include one, two, or three meals per day)
• Meet and engage with faculty from Oakland University's various schools and colleges and attend presentations from department staff
• Participate in on-campus activities 
• Receive health insurance coverage for the duration of your program
• Attend an arrival orientation and closing ceremony with certificate of completion

Two weekend excursions

Cultural Excursion: Saturday (choose one)

• Detroit Institute of Arts, lunch in Greektown, Downtown Riverfront walk with a stop at General Motors Headquarters
• Henry Ford and Greenfield village with lunch 
• Can be customized if there is a specific interest in other cultural sites 

Shopping Excursion: Sunday (choose one)

• Great Lakes Crossing
• Somerset Collection
• Can be customized if there is a specific interest in other shopping 

The total program cost for everything listed above is $2600 USD per person. If the students are under the age of 18, two chaperones must come with the group. If the chaperones are not taking the intensive English classes, their program cost is $1600 USD. The program cost does not include international travel or fees associated with obtaining a visa. Airport pick up and drop off at the Detroit Metro Airport is available for an additional cost. 

Program participants can come to the United States on a tourist visa (nonimmigrant class B), or a visa waiver if eligible. However, wait times may be several months for a B visa. We will work with your group to determine if your group should come travel to the United States on a visitor's visa, or student visa (nonimmigrant class F). Oakland University can issue a Form I-20 for this program for an F-1 student visa. There are additional fees charged by the United States government for F visas: the I-901 SEVIS fee ($350 USD) and the DS-160 visa fee (around $160 USD for most countries)