National University International

National University International (NUI) was established in 2006 to provide premier online education opportunities to students around the globe. NUI’s initial offerings included English language and foreign language programs in Arabic, Chinese, and Farsi. In fiscal year 2008, NUI expanded its mission to include serving the National University System as a marketing and distribution channel for all online programs. 

To meet the need for proficiency in English worldwide, NUI offers English language programs online, and provides on-site classes in California and Nevada in collaboration with National University.

In fiscal year 2008, the majority of students were enrolled in the University Preparation Program, an intensive program designed for high school graduates, university students, or professionals who plan to attend a U.S. college or university and/or want to improve their academic skills or advance in their career.

In January 2009, NUI will launch the following additional programs to meet the needs of students and professionals. The English Communication Certificate program is designed for individuals who want to improve their English communication skills, particularly the ability to speak and understand everyday spoken American English. This program will also be offered with the addition of a Test for English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) workshop. The English Tutorial program will help students research and write a paper at a higher academic level. NUI’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate program will provide hands-on practice to develop the knowledge and teaching skills necessary to teach English as a Second Language at any level. And the American Culture and Conversation program will combine various social and recreational activities to help students improve their English conversation skills while studying American culture and lifestyle.

In response to demand for multilingual professionals, NUI began offering language and cultural awareness programs in fiscal year 2008. The programs – available as certificates or seminars – promote and provide increased understanding of multiculturalism and languages.

The launch of the Arabic certificate program enabled NUI to serve military personnel preparing for deployment, police departments interacting with Arabic speaking communities, and the general public. In the coming year, NUI’s offerings will expand to include Chinese and Farsi.

NUI’s foreign language programs fit the schedule of busy professionals, offering students the option of self-paced seminars or certificate courses. Interactive software optimizes the learning experience, and the programs follow an accelerated pace, allowing students to finish more quickly so they can take advantage of their new skills.

In July of 2007, NUI expanded its operating objective to include assisting the National University System in its global expansion efforts. In this role NUI will serve as a distribution channel through which system affiliates will be able to take advantage of the international education markets through an approach aligned for international expansion and operations. NUI will also become the sole representative of affiliates through the establishment of Online Information Centers (OIC). In the next year, NUI will open OICs in Nevada, Peru, Florida, and Arizona, and promote National University System affiliates’ online programs in national and international markets.