English language school in Austin, Texas

HOFT Institute:
Located in beautiful Austin, the capital of Texas, HOFT Institute, is a leading English as a Second Language (ESL) school. 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.

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.

Location and Facilities:

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!!

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.

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).

HOFT 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.