The International Language Institute is first-rate. The rigorous certification program features excellent teachers who help you to not only master the English language and teaching strategies, but also develop skills on your feet in the classrooms. Though I did some ESL tutoring prior to the program, I have learned just how valuable this training is; I am now a better teacher -- for myself and the students. I am delighted to recommend the ILI.

- Louise P., Salzburg Global Seminar, Austria – TESOL August 2010

ILI's professional and friendly staff, along with the convenient location, contributed to my expectations being exceeded. The on-site facilities made it easy for the practice teaching and was also very beneficial.

- Alpha P., King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – TESOL July 2010

The TESOL instructor has an evident passion for the subject matter in addition to a high level of experience and expertise in the field which created an engaging and informative classroom environment. For trainees with limited or no ESL experience, the course provided many opportunities for hands-on instructional training. For trainees like myself who are currently working in ESL, the course was a wonderful opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the field and develop strategies for more effective language instruction. Upon completing the course I received a promotion with my current employer. The evening classes and condensed schedule are very convenient for people with daytime responsibilities. I would absolutely recommend ILI's TESOL program to anyone interested in developing a strong foundation in ESL instruction.

- Shannon W., CASA de Maryland’s Adult ESOL Program, Silver Spring, MD –TESOL June 2010

TESOL was the best course I've ever taken in my life. It was a great experience; I seriously learned a lot about teaching and now I have a job that I really love so much, thanks to our tutor and ILI.

- Serli B., Japanese School, Istanbul - TESOL December 2009

A combination of luck and skill and being at the right place at the right time landed me a job in a Vietnamese school. I could not have gotten through the door though without having earned a TESOL from ILI. Once through that door, I depended on the confidence that my TESOL training gave me. I really love my job, the people with whom I work and my new life. Imagine being a director after working 24 years in a hotel kitchen. As an aside, if I am able to bring a young man back to the United States and sponsor him for an educational visa, I will enroll him in ILI's ESL program so he can receive a major boost in his career potential. 

- Larry G., Director of Student Services (plus Writing and Grammar Teacher) Schools of North America, Binh Chanh District, HCM City, Vietnam – TESOL October 2009

I earned my teaching certificate in the summer of 2009. The course was great, not only because of the material we learned, but also because of the teaching opportunities I had. During my time at ILI, I tutored two students and taught a few classes as well. A few weeks after my class, I was hired as a teacher in China, and in November 2009, I moved to Guangzhou, where I am currently teaching adult students with English First (EF). I'm very grateful for the opportunity to live and teach abroad, which I wouldn't be able to do without my TESOL. 

- Elizabeth S., English First, Guangzhou, China - TESOL May 2009

My TESOL course at ILI gave me a vital understanding of the philosophies, methods, and challenges of teaching English to speakers of other languages. The course was intensive and thorough, yet concise and convenient, and it worked easily into my busy schedule as a soon-to-be college graduate. The design of the course, including tutoring, teacher observations, and lesson planning activities, ensured that I would build enough confidence to successfully teach my own independent courses in the future.  The accreditation guaranteed that I could easily seek employment as an English teacher all over the world.  I have benefited from my experience at ILI immensely, and I am grateful for the experience.

- Alison M., La Gloria English School, Isla Mujeres, Mexico – TESOL April 2009

What I appreciated about ILI's TESOL program was that it offered its trainees opportunities to teach different levels of ESL learners with different language backgrounds. I also had a lot of confidence in the course instructor; Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and helpful. I learned a lot about teaching and the English language itself.

- Nicole B., Prince George's Community College, Largo, MD - TESOL April 2009

Having had no formal background in education, ILI delivered a comprehensive TESOL program that has enabled me to teach both domestically and internationally. The program provided me with a solid foundation on which I have been able to build a substantial career in ESL.

- Carol L., ELS Washington D.C. – TESOL April 2009

Even though I am not teaching ESL, I can say that your course taught me how to thoroughly prepare for a class by giving me many ideas of how to conduct my lectures, involve students in group activities, encourage class participation, and overall to make the class more interesting and comprehensible when covering difficult philosophical ideas. I never had the opportunity to teach before, and the TESOL/TEFL class surprisingly prepared me for teaching in ways that I hadn't expected. I now have a teaching method that works well with my students.

- Jennifer O., Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, FL – TESOL February 2009

By the end of the TESOL course at the ILI, I felt confident about stepping into a classroom and teaching a lesson.  The in-class grammar review and presentation of teaching techniques made me feel more certain about the material and gave me new ideas about how it could be presented to students. To me, the best thing about the TESOL course was that we were thrown directly into the role of the teacher.  Over the period of the course, I tutored two students from Latin American who were preparing for the TOEFL exam - which prepared me to continue teaching to students of this level in Argentina (where I currently live).  Because the ILI draws English students from all different backgrounds and levels, there are plenty of opportunities for teachers in training to practice their skills!

- Allison F., Buenos Aires, Argentina  - TESOL February 2009