ESL English Schools in Austin, Texas

House Of Tutors - Intensive American English Institute:
Located in beautiful Austin, the capital of Texas, the Intensive American English Institute (IAEI), a division of House of Tutors Learning Centers, is a full-service English school with more than 25 years of experience providing intensive language skills training for students whose first language is not English. We have helped thousands of students gain the English proficiency they needed to succeed in top American universities and businesses. We offer open enrollment, and our business is open from 8am-10pm on weekdays, so students can mingle and interact with native speakers on a daily basis.

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IAEI is approved by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to issue I-20s to international students. IAEI is also fully accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), which is a non-profit organization recognized by the United States Department of Education.

English for Success
English is the key to academic and financial success all over the world and we make these opportunities available to you! Whether you want to improve your general English skills or prepare for university entrance exams such as the TOEFL, GRE or GMAT, we can help. Our school can customize programs to help you reach your goals.

- Academic Core (Grammar, Writing, Reading, Listening/Speaking, Usage & Fluency)
- English for Professional Development
- College Intensive (Academic Core classes and the intensive TOEFL-Preparation class) -- Both iBT and Institutional TOEFL intensive classes are available!
- Independent Study (Combination fo Class, Tutoring and Self-Study to allow you to focus your studies)

IAEI partners with universities all over the United States to ensure your smooth transition to further education. Several of these partner universities waive the TOEFL requirement for IAEI graduates.

In May, 2009, IAEI began offering the Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT), making it one of the most conveniently-located testing sites in Austin, Texas!

- 5 Levels for each class ranging from 1 (Beginner) to 5 (College Preparatory).
- Grammar, Listening/Speaking, Reading, Writing, Usage & Fluency,
- Test Preparation (GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT/ACT), TOEFL Preparation, ESL-CLEP
- Pronunciation & Idioms, Individual tutoring (private English lessons)
- Independent English study, Homestay program
- LOTS of student activity clubs, and more!

Accommodation
The Intensive American English Institute can help you find your new place to live. We can direct you to apartment locators, local dormitories and co-ops, as well as a homestay option with an American family (limited space). Students should make housing arrangements before arriving in Austin.

Austin is situated on the Colorado River in Central Texas, and is surrounded by a picturesque landscape of three man made lakes, limestone hills, rolling farmland and wineries. There are many beautiful state parks where you can go camping or hiking. Go bike riding, running or strolling around Town Lake. For other water sports, visit Lake Austin or Lake Travis for sailing, water-skiing or boating. When you are feeling creative Austin has 33 art galleries, museums and theatres to choose from.

Those who move to Austin never want to leave. It is comfortable, laid-back and fun! It is also a vibrant and diverse city renowned for its live music scene. Austin has been called the “Live Music Capital of the World” for its eclectic live music possibilities ranging from rock and roll, jazz, country, blues, reggae, funk, salsa and more!!

Austin’s climate is one that is very mild year-round, with warm summers and mild winters. The average temperature in July is usually around 84 degrees F (29 C) and the average temperature in January is 50 degrees F (29 C).

With 5 colleges and universities, it has an abundance of opportunities for those who want to further their academics, most notably the University of Texas, the largest university in the United States. Austin is also the home of numerous high-tech companies, like Dell, Samsung, Motorola and National Instruments.