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Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL)
Intensive TOEFL Preparation
Tuition / Cost of Homestay / Room & Board
Semi-Intensive English as a Second Language
Semi-Intensive TOEFL Preparation
English Tutorials
Holiday Schedule
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Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL)

ILI offers Intensive ESL classes at our two locations: Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. and Gaithersburg in Maryland. 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, D.C. meet 5 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 meet 4 hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Start Dates:

New classes begin officially every 4 weeks. However, a student may actually enter the program at any time. A placement test allows us to place the student at the appropriate point in the course.
The official start dates for 2008 are: January 28, February 25, March 24, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1, December 29.

Placement Testing

Intensive program: Monday-Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm
Friday: 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 1 pm

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.

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Intensive TOEFL^® Preparation

TOEFL Class

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. 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 four 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.

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Tuition/Cost of Homestay or Room & Board

Washington, D.C.
	Application Fee (non-refundable)	$50
	Tuiton (for 4 weeks of intensive program), levels A1-TOEFL	$640
	GRE or GMAT Class (1 cycle)	$795
	Books (depending on level)	$60-119
	Homestay Placement Fee (non-refundable)	$150
	Homestay (for 4 weeks)	$796
	Private English Tutorial (per hour)	$37
Gaithersburg, Maryland
	Application Fee (non-refundable)	$50
	Tuition (for 4 weeks of intensive program)	$660
	Books & Materials	$130
	Homestay Placement Fee (non-refundable)	$150
	Homestay (for 4 weeks)	$796
	Private English Tutorial (per hour)	$37

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Semi-Intensive English as a Second Language & TOEFL^® Preparation*

The International Language Institute in Washington, D.C. 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. All levels include:

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

ILI Students

4-Week Enrollment	Days	Times	Hours	Tuition
Semi-Intensive English Evening	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	6:40-8:45 pm	30 hours	$260
Semi-Intensive TOEFL^® Evening	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	6:40-8:45 pm	30 hours	$260
Semi-Intensive English Saturday	Saturday	9 am -1:40 pm	18 hours	$160
Semi-Intensive TOEFL^® Saturday	Saturday	9 am -1:40 pm	18 hours	$160

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.

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

Semi-intensive program:

Monday-Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm
Friday: 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 1 pm

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

Private English Tutorials

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 or home or at the Institute. Prices start at $37 per hour. Books and materials are extra. Travel surcharges may apply.

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Holiday Schedule

ILI will be closed on the following days:

	2008
New Year's	January 1
Martin Luther King's Birthday	January 21
Presidents Day	February 18
Memorial Day	May 26
Independence Day	July 4
Labor Day	September 1
Columbus Day	October 13
Thanksgiving Day	November 27 & 28
Christmas	December 25

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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.

International Language Institute (ILI)
1337 Connecticut Ave, NW, 4th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036
USA

Tel. 202-362-2505 Fax. 202-686-5603
ili@transemantics.com