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. For nearly 50 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.)

In August 2015, we moved to a brand-new and custom-built 11,000 square feet facility on Rhode Island Ave NW.  This is where our corporate office is located, as well as the International Language Institute (DC). Our new facility is within walking distance to Dupont Circle  and Farragut North metro stations in downtown Washington, DC.  We are also close to restaurants, coffee shops, banks and other retail venues. We have 26 classrooms, 6 tutorial rooms, 1 computer room and a student lounge.

Housing Options

$1025 for 4 weeks of Homestay, placement fee $150

Homestayhost

ILI’s Homestay Program offers our F-1 visa students the opportunity to learn, first-hand, how Americans live and work. Often, the friendships which develop among students and their American host families last a lifetime. Homestay students live in comfortable houses in residential neighborhoods within normal commuting distance from ILI. Each host family has been carefully selected and interviewed by the Homestay Coordinator. All of our Homestay families live close to public transportation. A common commute door-to-door in the DC area can take between 30-75 minutes. If you arrive on the weekend (Saturday or Sunday before 9 pm), your host family may meet you at the airport and take you to their home. Otherwise, please arrange a time to meet your host family at their house. Homestay includes:

A private, furnished bedroom

Breakfast everyday

Dinner five (5) days per week

Use of laundry facilities

All utilities (electricity, water, cable TV, internet)

Linens (bed linens and towels)

Homestay Cost: $1025 per 4 weeks. Food included.