Study and learn English in the U.S.A. at the International Language Institute (ILI, MD) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, DC!  The International Language Institute, MD, is a school for students of English from all over the world. We have been teaching intensive, semi-intensive, community and private English classes in Maryland since 1995. We have several English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to choose from, including TOEFL preparation. Our English courses are available during the day, in the evening, and on Saturdays. We are located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, which is in Montgomery County and only 15 miles from Washington, DC. We are authorized under Federal law to enroll individuals with a student visa as well as other non-immigrant foreign students.

Our mission is to set a new standard for English language programs in order to meet the growing demands of America’s diverse immigrant and student population. We are dedicated to working together with our students, instructors, and staff to realize our dreams and goals, to assure quality programs, and to surpass our own expectations.

The International Language Institute, MD, was founded in 1995 under the name “English House.” It now belongs to Transemantics, Inc. which also owns the International Language Institute (ILI) in Washington, DC.  We continue to provide the same personalized service to each of our students. We know each of our students well. We care about their lives outside of the school, as well as the progress that they are making with the English language. If you are looking for an environment in which you are not just another student coming through the system, but the most important student in the program, you should consider coming to the International Language Institute, MD. We make sure that the needs and interests of all of our students are met. Our classes are small and we are able to respond to the requests of our students on an individual basis. We have warm, welcoming groups of students and staff looking forward to providing you with an unforgettable experience in the United States. Many friendships are made among students, teachers, and staff members that last well beyond their stay at the International Language Institute, MD.

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.

For this program, the International Language Institute, MD is authorized, under Federal Law, to enroll students with the F-1 student visa. The International Language Institute, however, does not require students who wish to enroll in this program to have student visas.

Homestay includes a private bedroom, breakfast every day and dinner five days per week. To apply for Homestay, simply fill out the Homestay Application Form or download and print the PDF Homestay application. Please remember to be very specific and thorough. Your answers will help us to find the most compatible host family for you. A $150 placement fee and a deposit of one week of Homestay in the amount of $260 are due with the application. Without the payment of $410, the application cannot be processed.