The International Language Institute (ILI) was founded in 1970 when it began its operations with four English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers and about 15 students. Over the past 45 years, our company has seen steady growth and developed a strong reputation around the world and locally for quality language training and academic preparation at a superior value. Today, we have hundreds of new students every year and the following two locations:

  • International Language Institute in Washington, DC
  • International Language Institute in Gaithersburg, MD

The International Language Institute has provided quality language training to thousands of students from around the world. All of our programs are accredited by ACCET, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. ILI is licensed by the DC Educational Licensure Commission and is a member of AAIEP(American Association of Intensive English Programs), TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages), WATESOL (Washington Area Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages), NAFSA (Association of International Educators), and ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.)

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide high-quality language instruction and academic preparation, at a superior value, to satisfy the individual goals of those who choose to study for academic, professional, or personal reasons.

Programs taught in:
English
German
Spanish
French
Italian
Russian
Arabic
Chinese
Hindi
Japanese
Korean
Persian
Portuguese
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Intensive English Program (ESL) - 25 hours per week
International Language Institute (ILI)

ILI’s offers intensive English day classes in downtown Washington, D.C. The program has 12 different 4-week levels, ranging from beginner to university level, plus an 8-w ... [+]

Intensive English (ESL) Day Program - 25 hours per week

12 English levels, plus TOEFL preparation

Monday-Friday, 25 hours per week

ILI’s offers intensive English day classes in two locations: Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. and Gaithersburg in Maryland. In Washington, D.C. we offer 12 different 4-week levels, ranging from beginner to university level, plus an 8-week TOEFL preparation course. Each class includes instruction in the following areas: Listening, speaking, grammar, reading and writing.

Schedule

Intensive English classes in Washington, D.C., including the TOEFL preparation class, meet 5 class hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 2:10 pm, including a 15 minute morning break and a 45 minute lunch break. ... [-]

USA , Washington , Gaithersburg
Open Enrollment
Full-time
4 - 52 weeks
Campus
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TOEFL Preparation Course
International Language Institute (ILI)

Join one of our three TOEFL Preparation classes and get ready for taking the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)! Choose from intensive (full-time) day classes, ... [+]

TOEFL Preparation

Join one of our three TOEFL Preparation classes and get ready for taking the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)! Intensive TOEFL Preparation Class This class includes intensive work on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as strategies for approaching TOEFL tasks and testing on the computer. Students take two mini-exams and one complete practice exam each cycle. The complete course is eight weeks. Our intensive TOEFL class meets Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 2:10 pm. Tuition is $780 for 4 weeks. The required text for the TOEFL Preparation course is currently $97. Our 2017 official start dates are: January 17 (Tuesday), February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 5, July 3, July 31, August 28, September 25, October 23, November 20, December 18. However, students may start any Monday! The I-20 form for an F-1 student visa can be issued for students in the Intensive TOEFL Preparation class who are at least 16 years of age. For more information on obtaining a F-1 Student Visa and the requirements for obtaining an I-20 form, please contact us. Semi-Intensive Evening TOEFL Preparation Class Our semi-intensive evening TOEFL classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:40 pm to 8:45 pm. The complete course is 24 weeks. Tuition is $260 for 4 weeks. The required text for the TOEFL Preparation course is currently $97. Students can start any Tuesday. Semi-Intensive Saturday TOEFL Preparation Class Our semi-intensive Saturday TOEFL classes meet from 9:00 am... [-]

USA , Washington , Gaithersburg
Open Enrollment
Full-time
Part-time
8 - 24 weeks
Campus
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Intensive English Program (ESL) - 20 hours per week
International Language Institute (ILI)

Our Intensive English Program (IEP) in Gaithersburg, Maryland covers all of the basic language skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, grammar, and writing. In additio ... [+]

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM (ESL)

20 Hours per Week in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Our Intensive English Program (IEP) covers all of the basic language skill areas: speaking, listening, reading, grammar, and writing. In addition, we include conversation, vocabulary development, American idioms, American culture, pronunciation, and TOEFL Preparation for advanced levels. Our methodology is practice-based. We offer five levels, from beginner to advanced.

Each level is 16 weeks or 320 hours in length: the equivalent of one college semester. There are four 4-week sessions for each level. New sessions begin every four weeks. IEP classes meet from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday.... [-]

USA , Gaithersburg , Washington
Open Enrollment
Full-time
8 - 52 weeks
Campus
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