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ILI offers Intensive ESL classes at our two locations: Dupont Circle in Washington, DC and  Gaithersburg in Maryland. In DC, we offer 12 different levels of ESL classes, ranging from the beginner to the university level, plus TOEFL®, GRE® and GMAT® Preparation courses. Each class includes instruction in the following areas: Listening, Speaking, Grammar, Reading and Writing. To see a detailed description of all of our levels, please click here. Classes in Washington, DC meet 5 class hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:10 p.m., including a 15-minute break in the morning and a lunch break. Classes in Gaithersburg, MD meet 4 hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. One class hour is 50 minutes long. The I-20 Form for a F-1 Student Visa can be issued for students in our Intensive English Program. However, we do not require a student visa for enrollment in our program. For more information on obtaining a F-1 Student Visa and the requirements for obtaining an I-20 form, please click here. Start Dates New classes begin officially every 4 weeks. However, a student may actually enter the program at any time and study for as long as they want. A placement test allows us to place the student at the appropriate point in the course.  For 2010, our official start dates are: January 25, February 22, March 22, April 19, May 17, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 7, October 4, November 1 & 29, and December 27. Placement Testing All new students are required to take a placement test. The results of the test help us place the student in the appropriate level. We encourage all students to come a few days before the start of the classes to take the test. There is no appointment required. Testing Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm Friday: 9 am - 6 pm Saturday: 9 am - 1 pm Advancement At the end of each four week cycle, a student may pass to the next level if he/she has a grade average of 70% and an attendance average of 80%. If the student's grade average is below 70%, he/she will need to repeat the level. If the student's attendance is below 80%, he/she will need to repeat the level. The student's grade is determined by averaging five skill areas: an average of the grammar chapter test grades, the final listening assessment, the final speaking assessment, the final reading assessment and the final writing assessment. Certificates and Evaluations All students who complete their program are awarded a certificate at the end of their studies. All students are continuously evaluated and an evaluation report is available at the end of the studies. In order to qualify to receive a certificate or an evaluation from ILI, a student must maintain attendance of at least 80%.

The intensive TOEFL® Preparation class is available for students who need to take the TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign Language.)  Instruction is Monday through Friday from 9 am to 2:10 pm, for a total of 5 class hours. One class hour is 50 minutes long. This two-cycle course includes intensive work on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as strategies for testing on the computer. Students take two mini-tests and one complete exam per cycle. When you have successfully completed this course, you will be prepared to take the official TOEFL®. Enrollment in this class is limited and requires advanced English language skills.

GRE^® and GMAT^® Preparation

These courses are designed to prepare students to take the GRE and GMAT exams, respectively. Students focus on the skill areas of mathematics, analytical writing, reading comprehension, and other verbal skills. In addition to classroom instruction, students use test preparation software in the Computer Lab twice a week. The GRE course meets from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the GMAT course from 10:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. for eight weeks. Students who enroll should be at an advanced level such as TOEFL or F.

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The International Language Institute in Washington, DC offers a semi-intensive program in English as a Second Language in the evenings and on Saturdays. There are six class levels, plus a TOEFL^® preparation class. Each level in the evening is 12 weeks (24 for TOEFL^®) and 20 weeks in the Saturday program (40 weeks for TOEFL^®). The complete TOEFL preparation course is two sessions, but students may not need all 24 (evening) or 40 (Saturdays) weeks. Students work at gaining English proficiency so that they can reach their own academic, professional, or personal goals. To see a detailed description of all of our levels, please click here. All levels include:

• Grammar
• Reading/Writing
• Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation
• Conversation and Speaking Activities
• Vocabulary Work

The application fee is $50 for all new students. Initial enrollment is for a minimum of 4 weeks. After the first 4 weeks, students may enroll for as many weeks as they wish. The cost for 12 weeks in the evening or 20 weeks on Saturdays is $765. One class hour is 50 minutes long. Class copies of text books are provided during the instruction and are available for purchase for students who wish to take them home.

Students may enter the program at any time. A placement test allows us to place the student at the appropriate point in the course.

Placement Testing

Advancement

At the end of each level, a student may pass to the next level if he/she has attended at least 70% of the current level.

Certificates

All students who complete their program are awarded a certificate at the end of their studies. All students are continuously evaluated. In order to qualify to receive a certificate from ILI, a student must maintain attendance of at least 70%.

*Please note: The I-20 Form can not be issued for the semi-intensive program.

Individual and customized instruction for students who want to reach their goals quickly or prefer a more private setting. Instruction can take place at the student's workplace, home or at the Institute. Prices start at $37 per instructional hour and a minimum of 2 hours per session is required. One instructional hour is 50 minutes long. The application fee is $50 for all new students. Books and materials are extra. Travel surcharges may apply.

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Holiday Schedule

ILI is open year round and will only close for the major American holidays. There will be no school on the following days:

There is no discount or refund of tuition for days on which ILI is closed because of holidays, bad weather or other emergencies. The Semi-Intensive English Program takes an extended holiday break the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. Students will not pay tuition for these extended holiday breaks.

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Our programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). ACCET is a national accrediting agency listed by the United States Secretary of Education. Students can earn a Certificate of Completion with Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for our classes.

International Language Institute (ILI)
1337 Connecticut Ave, NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
USA
 
Tel. 202-362-2505   Fax. 202-686-5603
ili@transemantics.com