International Language Institute, Washington DC:
Situated in the heart of Washington DC, The International Language Institute is a respected institution that has provided quality language training to thousands of students from around the world for over 40 years. In addition to our beginner to advanced level General French courses, we also provide a specialized French for Travelers program. ILI also offers foreign language courses in Spanish and Chinese as well as a wide range of English (ESL) programs. Our teachers are all native-speaking and experienced. Certificate of Completion: On successful completion of the group language program with the required attendance and 'Passing grade' achieved, students can receive a Certificate.
French Language Courses:
For Beginners to Advanced Levels
General French course features include:
• Four 10-week terms per year
• Classes meet once per week for 2.5 hours
• Small class size (max. 9 students)
• Experienced, native-speaking teachers
Regular group classes meet once weekly (or twice for the accelerated class) in the evening or on Saturday mornings for 10 weeks. Each session is 2.5 hours.
The General French program consists of four 10-week terms throughout the year.
We offer 9 different levels, from beginner to pre-advanced, including one accelerated classes covering two levels in one term. Classes meet at the Institute once a week in the evening or on Saturday mornings.
Certificates of Completion:
In order to be eligible to receive a certificate or pass to the next level, you are required to attend a minimum of 70% of the classes and have a “Passing” grade. We issue certificates at the end of the semester.
French for Travelers:
Traveler classes meet once weekly for 2.5 hours for 5 weeks. Using a phrase book/travelers guide, students practice basic phrases for everyday use while traveling, through in-classroom role-plays.
This enables them to communicate instantly on a host of topics: restaurants, shopping, hotel check-ins, health and medical situations, essential services, boat, plane and train travel, much more.
Further Language Courses:
- English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, and more.