Summer Language Institute 2026

The Summer Language Institute (SLI) offers rapid language acquisition programs with four or eight-week courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Latin, Russian, and Spanish.

Whether you are preparing to study abroad, conduct graduate research, pursue an international career, or explore a new language and culture, the SLI welcomes you this summer! This unique program in the U.S. allows students to complete up to two years of language study in just 8 weeks.

Summer 2026 dates:

• June 14 - August 7: 8-week program - Full Program
• June 14 - July 10: 4-week program - First Half
• July 13 - August 7: 4-week program - Second Half

Registration Dates 

• December 1, 2025: Application Open
• March 27, 2026: Application Deadline. After this date, please check each language program’s webpage. Deadlines may be extended for programs that can still accommodate additional students.

Language Proficiency Certification

Explore Our Summer 2026 Language Programs

Comments from Past Participants 

• "It's a great program, and I am so glad I had the opportunity to take part." 
• "Great course! I felt that it was very strong both in grammar and in culture. Thank you." 
• "Great professors, great focus, content taught was important and very relevant to both further study and/or career application."

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