Intensive English Programs

Study English in Beautiful and Friendly New England!


The International Language Institute's Intensive English Program offers academic, business and practical English in interactive classes.

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General Program Information

The minimum class size is six students. If the level of a student is lower or higher than current classes, the student's course of study will include 18 hours per week with an instructor, computer lab time and supervised and independent study.

Housing can be arranged with area hosts. Northampton is located in scenic western Massachusetts. It is a small town in a university area and has many shops and cafes on its quaint, tree-lined main street.

For more information, contact Macey Faiella at (413) 586-7569 x117 or e-mail: macey@ili.edu

▲ Program Dates and Tuition Costs:

2012 PROGRAM DATES PROGRAM LENGTH TUITION HOLIDAYS (no classes)
January 9 - February 3 4 weeks $1,300 Jan. 16, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 6 - March 2 4 weeks $1,300 Feb. 20, Washington's Birthday
March 5 - 30 4 weeks $1,300  
April 2 - 27
 4 weeks $1,300 April 16, Patriot's Day
May 7 - June 1 4 weeks $1,300 May 28, Memorial Day
June 4 - 29 4 weeks $1,300  
July 9 - August 3 4 weeks $1,300 July 4, Independence Day
August 6 - 31
4 weeks $1,300  
September 10 - October 5 4 weeks $1,300 Sept. 3, Labor Day
October 8 - November 2 4 weeks $1,300 Oct. 8, Indigenous Peoples' Day
November 5 - December 21 7 weeks $2,275 Nov. 12, Veteran's Day and Nov. 22 - 23, Thanksgiving

Course Fees:

  
Tuition
$325 weekly
Registration Fee
$200 (non-refundable)
Tuition Deposit
$200 (Balance due on first day of class)
Materials Fee
$150 (to be paid on the first day of class)
SEVIS Fee
$200 (non-refundable) F-1 students must pay a SEVIS fee before going to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for their visa interview.
Housing Fee (if needed)
$125 (non-refundable) to cover placement and follow-up
Housing Costs (if needed)
$200 per week (with meals) or $125 per week (without meals)
Express Mail Fee (if needed)
$ 75 (non-refundable)
Airport Transportation
$ 60 each way to and from Bradley Airport (Hartford, Connecticut) $260 each way to and from Logan Airport (Boston, Massachusetts)
Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory. If you have a policy of your own that will cover you in the U.S., you must bring a copy of your health insurance policy with you.
Activities Fee
Optional day trips, weekend and evening activities are offered for an additional fee.

A typical one month program costs: ~ $2,530 (includes initial fees, tuition, insurance and housing without meals)

Additional months (4 weeks), add: ~ $1,880 per month (includes tuition, housing without meals & insurance) Students are welcome to add partial months.

Mail or fax your IEP Application.

International Student Insurance Information

Student Visa Information.

▲ Curriculum

  • Learn English through speaking, listening, reading and writing in small interactive classes.
  • Strengthen grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation skills.
  • Focus on speaking and understanding at the beginning and elementary level, while also developing reading and writing skills.
  • Focus on writing and reading strategies, at the intermediate and advanced levels while improving speaking accuracy and expanding vocabulary.
  • Targeted academic preparation for students transitioning to college.
  • Enjoy cultural exchange with students from around the world. Explore a friendly, interesting and beautiful New England community.
"ILI is a nice and cozy place where English will stick with you. Both the staff and the professors are very friendly and patient. The school, besides, is located in Northampton, a very elegant and liberal town, with lots of live music and beautiful surroundings. I definitely recommend ILI and Northampton to anyone who is thinking of an English course!"
- Francesco Tumbiolo, Italy
Sample IEP Daily Schedule: *

9:00-10:45
Communicative Grammar
10:45-11:00
Break
11:00-12:00
Speaking and Listening, Focus on Pronunciation
12:00-1:00
Lunch
1:00-2:30
Elective Course
2:30-5:30 (optional)
Access to multimedia computer lab with free Wi-Fi, free English classes with teachers in training, private tutorials for an additional fee

*On Fridays, classes end at 12:00 noon.

Assessment

Student performance is measured through tests, writing samples and through on-going teacher and self-evaluations. Students who show satisfactory progress, participate in class, and attend at least 90% of classes receive a certificate of completion.

▲ Academic Writing and TOEFL Preparation course:

Students must be at the High Intermediate level of English to participate.

  • 6 hours per week of instructor-led classwork
  • Homework includes vocabulary building exercises
  • Intensive work in academic writing
  • Covers all English skills needed on the TOEFL iBT
  • Test-taking tips needed to succeed on the TOEFL iBT
Cost: $600 for one-month course; a minimum of 6 participants is required.  Private tutorials are available at the private tutorial rate.

 

▲ Private Tutorial

For an additional cost, students can sign up for private tutorials with an experienced and skilled professional.  These private classes are designed to provide individual instruction for specific goals.

Students in the Intensive English Program can choose from 3 different programs:

  • Full-day Private tutorials - 20 hours of private instruction each week
    Cost: $1100 per week
  • Morning group Intensive English Program and 6 hours per week of afternoon private instruction each week
    Cost: $585 per week
  • Morning and Afternoon group Intensive English classes plus 4 hours of afternoon private instruction each week
    Cost: $665 per week

    Areas of focus include:
  • Business English; specialized vocabulary and presentation skills
  • Academic preparation
  • Error correction, pronunciation and accent reduction
  • Increasing fluency and accuracy in English

Prices for private tutorials:

1 to 9 hours : $65.00 per hour

10 to 19 hours: $60.00 per hour

20 hours and more: $55.00 per hour

Tutorial Registration Form

▲ Teachers

All ILI teachers are skilled professionals with Masters degrees or TESOL certificate and a minimum of one year in student-centered teaching.They use the most modern and innovative teaching methods to encourage maximum student participation and feedback. The language is made real and immediately usable outside the classroom through simulations, interviews and dialogues prepared from real-life situations as well as discussions and games. See our Staff Info page for teacher's bios.

Support Services

ILI is committed to providing student support. Students are assisted individually, so that their transition into their new community is as comfortable as possible. The staff is available for personal support, in addition to academic and cultural counseling. Extra help is available to all students through our volunteer tutor program, which pairs students with community members for additional conversational practice and individual help. Students also have access to an Internet-connected computer lab.

"Teachers and administrators were nice, friendly and warm. It was very helpful to me to be surrounded by kind and nice people. I felt comfortable just one week after coming here."
- Sylvia Agoh, Ivory Coast

▲ Home-stay Information

Arrangements are made for students to stay with area hosts. A $200 per week fee includes a room with meals or $125 per week fee includes a room with kitchen privileges. Host families live within walking distance of the school, or on a bus route. We cannot guarantee a family for a student who gives us less than 2 months notice. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a family for a student who smokes. A student may have more than one host family during his or her stay at ILI . There are more housing opportunities for students who decide to rent a car. Arrangements can also be made for students to stay at one of the many comfortable hotels and Bed and Breakfasts nearby. Our Living with an American Family and Living in Northampton pamphlets gives more information for prospective students.

If you need housing please fill out a Home-stay Application and return it with your Intensive English Program application.

More information can be found on the Home-stay Information Page

For more information, contact Macey Faiella at (413) 586-7569 x117 or e-mail: macey@ili.edu

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